American Recipes

Mocha Mascarpone Icebox Cake

Layers of crispy cookies and bittersweet mocha whipped cream—what's not to love?

Foolproof Pan Pizza

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

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.

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 Food Lab's Ultra-Gooey Stovetop Mac and Cheese

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

Kimchi-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich

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

Waffle Cone Recipe

Hazelnut oil is just one of the special ingredients in these rich and nutty ice cream cones.

Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers

Maximum crust and maximum flavor.

Epic New York Cheesecake From BraveTart

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

BraveTart: Quick and Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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

Easy No-Bake Cheesecake

Simple, low-stress, and eminently satisfying.

American Chop Suey (Macaroni, Beef, and Cheese Skillet Casserole)

A New England classic that ought to be eaten everywhere.

American-Style Chocolate Buttercream

American buttercream crossed with a dark ganache creates a super-chocolaty frosting hybrid.

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

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

The Food Lab's All-American Meatloaf

The Best Chili Ever

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

Cook's Illustrated's Foolproof Pie Dough

The secret to this pie dough? Vodka.

Sous Vide Buffalo Chicken Wings

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

Diner-Style Ham and Cheese Omelette for Two

Fluffy, tender, and hearty.

Shrimp Po' Boys

These classic po' boys feature big, juicy shrimp which are double dredged in a mixture of flour and cornmeal for extra crispiness.

Thick and Fluffy Pancakes From Homemade Pancake Mix

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

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole With Cheddar and Gruyère

Cheesy, gooey, crisp-crusted, and satisfying.

Low-and-Slow Pulled Pork (Smoked Pork Shoulder)

Silky and tender threads of smoked pork, studded with crunchy bits of bark.