American Recipes

Foolproof Pan Pizza

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

New Orleans–Style Red Beans and Rice

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

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.

3-Ingredient Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

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

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.

Kimchi-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich

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

Pressure Cooker American Beef Stew

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

BraveTart: Quick and Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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

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.

Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers

Maximum crust and maximum flavor.

Hasselback Potato Gratin

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

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.

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.

Diner-Style Ham and Cheese Omelette for Two

Fluffy, tender, and hearty.

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.

Charred Broccoli With Taleggio Cheese Sauce and Gremolata

A new chapter in the broccoli-and-cheese love story.

Easy No-Bake Cheesecake

Simple, low-stress, and eminently satisfying.

Thick and Creamy Tomato Soup

Pure, comforting, and classic.

Modern Baked Mac and Cheese With Cheddar and Gruyère

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

Thick and Fluffy Pancakes From Homemade Pancake Mix

DIY pancake mix for the fastest, easiest breakfast in town.