Shrimp Scampi With Pasta

This is not the time to hold back on the butter or the garlic.

Cajun Gumbo With Chicken and Andouille Sausage

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

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.

New Orleans–Style Red Beans and Rice

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

3-Ingredient Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

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

BraveTart: Quick and Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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

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.

The Best Chili Ever

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

Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers

Maximum crust and maximum flavor.

Graham Cracker Crust

A flavorful graham cracker crust that comes together in a snap.

Pure and Simple Slow-Cooked Boston Baked Beans

Take a trip to Beantown's greatest bean dish.

Hoppin' John

Rice and beans and a whole lot more.

Shrimp Étouffée

Light or dark, thick or thin: shrimp étouffée the way you want it.

Western Omelette With Bell Pepper, Onion, Ham, and Cheese

Finally, a Western omelette a cattle-driver would approve of.

Smooth and Creamy Grits

Smooth, creamy, and buttery grits are just a few steps away.

Mission-Style Carne Asada Burrito

The monster truck of burritos, filled with rice, beans, grilled beef, and more.

The Food Lab's All-American Meatloaf

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

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

Awendaw Soufflé (Grits Soufflé)

Grits heavy? They don't have to be.

Sous Vide Buffalo Chicken Wings

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

Light and Thin Pancakes From Homemade Pancake Mix

These classic American pancakes start with a homemade, shelf-stable mix.

Diner-Style Ham and Cheese Omelette for Two

Fluffy, tender, and hearty.

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.

Pizza, Fries, and Chicken Nuggets: A Menu for Eighth Grade

French fries, crispy pan pizza, and a peanut butter shake: What to make to accompany Eighth Grade.

Collards, Cornbread, and Sweet Potato Pie: A Southern Thanksgiving Menu

A Thanksgiving menu that takes inspiration from the South.

21 Italian-American Recipes, From Baked Ziti to Bolognese

Baked ziti, chicken parm, juicy meatballs, and all the rest of our favorite Italian-American delights.

29 Classic American Recipes We Love

How to Make a Wursthall-Style Smashed Burger

Make smash burgers the Wursthall way.

How to Build a Better Breakfast Burrito, Your Way

Want to create your own breakfast burrito? Here's how to do it.

The Tuna Melt Manifesto: 7 Ways to Improve Your Melt

The tuna-salad and melted-cheese rules to live by.

For Your Next Baking Adventure, Mix and Match Your Layers

The benefits of mixing and matching recipes when you want to make something totally new.

Shell Game: How to Serve Oysters on the Half-Shell at Home

For easy entertaining, bring the raw bar home.

The Right Way to Toast a Bagel

.@thefoodlab explores the best way to reheat bagels and restore fresh-from-the-oven glory.

Toni Tipton-Martin's Jubilee Is a Source of Black Joy

Through historical recipes and profiles of Black American chefs, home cooks, cooking school teachers, cookbook authors, and more, Jubilee reconstructs the true narrative of African American culinary history.

Why You Should Really Own a Smoker

Make your best barbecue ever using a smoker.

How to Buy, Use, and Care for a Meat Grinder

Grind your own meat for juicier sausages and more flavorful burgers.

13 Burrito Styles Everyone Should Know

A guide to different burrito styles.

Hibiscus's Bold Flavor Connects the Dots of the African Diaspora

The hibiscus flower, the key ingredient in sorrel, evokes a legacy of joy and survival.

Toni Tipton-Martin's Jubilee Is a Source of Black Joy

Through historical recipes and profiles of Black American chefs, home cooks, cooking school teachers, cookbook authors, and more, Jubilee reconstructs the true narrative of African American culinary history.

State of the Slice, Part 1: A Slice of New York Pizza History

How the New York slice evolved over the years.

Easy, Peasy, Japanese-y: Benihana and the Question of Cultural Appropriation

The un-Japanese restaurant gives diners what they want: a good time.

Thíŋpsiŋla: The Edible Bounty Beneath the Great Plains