American Recipes

American Buttercream

A fast and simple frosting with just five ingredients.

Hasselback Potato Gratin

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

The Best Chili Ever

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

Apple-Brined and Smoked Turkey

We cook this brined turkey over applewood for a smoky-sweet bird with picture-perfect mahogany skin.

Cook's Illustrated's Foolproof Pie Dough

The secret to this pie dough? Vodka.

3-Ingredient Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

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

Thanksgiving Stuffed Roast Pumpkins

A better vegetarian answer to the turducken.

New York-Style Pizza Sauce

Youse want a New Yawk Slice? Youse came to da right place.

Pressure Cooker American Beef Stew

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

Easy No-Bake Cheesecake

Simple, low-stress, and eminently satisfying.

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

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

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.

The Food Lab's All-American Meatloaf

BraveTart: Quick and Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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

Thick and Creamy Tomato Soup

Pure, comforting, and classic.

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

A New England classic that ought to be eaten everywhere.

Modern Baked Mac and Cheese With Cheddar and Gruyère

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

30-Minute Pressure Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup

Creamy comfort in 30 minutes or less.

Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers

Maximum crust and maximum flavor.

Classic Rich and Silky Potato Gratin (Scalloped Potatoes)

Creamy and rich layers of potato and cheese.

Simple Unsweetened Applesauce

A no-fuss recipe for homemade applesauce that's miles above the jarred stuff.

The Best Tamale Pie With Braised Skirt Steak, Charred Corn, and Brown Bu...

Slow-cooked shredded skirt steak topped with corn bread flavored with browned butter.

Wild Rice Salad With Dried Cranberries, Pickled Apples, and Pecans

Cranberries and apples team up in an unexpected way for this wild rice salad.