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.

BraveTart: Quick and Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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

The Best Chili Ever

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

Cajun Gumbo With Chicken and Andouille Sausage

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

Foolproof Pan Pizza

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

3-Ingredient Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

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

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.

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.

Thick and Creamy Tomato Soup

Pure, comforting, and classic.

Cook's Illustrated's Foolproof Pie Dough

The secret to this pie dough? Vodka.

Pressure Cooker American Beef Stew

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

Thanksgiving Stuffed Roast Pumpkins

A better vegetarian answer to the turducken.

Epic New York Cheesecake From BraveTart

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

Kimchi-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich

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

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

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

Sous Vide Buffalo Chicken Wings

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

Pressure Cooker Ground Beef and Bean Chili

The secret is in how you brown the beef.

The Food Lab's All-American Meatloaf

Diner-Style Ham and Cheese Omelette for Two

Fluffy, tender, and hearty.

Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers

Maximum crust and maximum flavor.

Flour Frosting (a.k.a. Ermine Frosting)

A thick and creamy, whipped cream–like frosting made with neither eggs nor powdered sugar.

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole With Cheddar and Gruyère

Cheesy, gooey, crisp-crusted, and satisfying.

Yeasted Pumpkin Bread

Celebrate that chill in the air with a loaf of freshly baked bread.

Hasselback Potato Gratin

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