American Recipes

New Orleans–Style Red Beans and Rice

Red beans and rice are good right away, but they're even better the next day.

Hasselback Potato Gratin

The ultimate creamy-in-the-middle, crispy-on-top casserole.

Foolproof Pan Pizza

This cast iron pizza recipe is the easiest method for making a crisp-crusted, airy, chewy pan pizza at home.

Lemon-Ricotta Cheesecake

A bright and tangy lemon cheesecake, made with cream cheese and fresh ricotta.

3-Ingredient Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

So easy, it's practically done before you start.

Cajun Gumbo With Chicken and Andouille Sausage

Thick, hearty, loaded with flavor, and entirely customizable.

Kimchi-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich

Kimchi brine both tenderizes and seasons the chicken in these killer fried chicken sandwiches.

The Best Chili Ever

This chili brings together a rich, complex chili flavor; a robust beefy character; and creamy, tender beans that stay intact.

New York-Style Pizza Sauce

No need to go in search of a slice joint, you can make a New York-style pizza at home any time you want, starting with this perfectly calibrated recipe for the sauce.

Cook's Illustrated's Foolproof Pie Dough

The secret to this pie dough? Vodka.

Epic New York Cheesecake From BraveTart

A modern approach to one of America's most iconic desserts.

The Food Lab's Ultra-Gooey Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Just as fast as the blue box, but way, way better.

BraveTart: Quick and Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

A fast and easy recipe for old-school chocolate chip cookies.

Pressure Cooker American Beef Stew

The pressure cooker makes beef stew that's short on time, but long on flavor.

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole With Cheddar and Gruyère

Cheesy, gooey, crisp-crusted, and satisfying.

Modern Baked Mac and Cheese With Cheddar and Gruyère

A special salt is the key to this amazingly easy mac and cheese.

Thanksgiving Turkey Reuben Sandwich

Give your leftover Thanksgiving turkey the Reuben treatment.

Diner-Style Ham and Cheese Omelette for Two

Fluffy, tender, and hearty.

Tate's-Style Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Use a food processor to make ultra-thin chocolate chip cookies that are delicate and crisp.

Pressure Cooker Ground Beef and Bean Chili

The secret is in how you brown the beef.

30-Minute Pressure Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup

Creamy comfort in 30 minutes or less.

The Food Lab's All-American Meatloaf

Sous Vide Buffalo Chicken Wings

Buffalo wings that are spicy-hot on the outside and supremely tender and juicy within.

Classic Rich and Silky Potato Gratin (Scalloped Potatoes)

Creamy and rich layers of potato and cheese.