American Recipes

From potato salad, burgers, and meatloaf, to donuts and mac and cheese, these are the classic American recipes we come back to over and over again.

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

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

A different sort of banana pudding for those who love warm, cozy desserts.
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Pressure Cooker American Beef Stew

The pressure cooker makes beef stew that's short on time, but long on flavor.
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Pressure Cooker Ground Beef and Bean Chili

The secret is in how you brown the beef.
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Modern Baked Mac and Cheese With Cheddar and Gruyère

A special salt is the key to this amazingly easy mac and cheese.
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30-Minute Pressure Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup

Creamy comfort in 30 minutes or less.
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Cook's Illustrated's Foolproof Pie Dough

The secret to this pie dough? Vodka.
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American Chop Suey (Macaroni, Beef, and Cheese Skillet Casserole)

A New England classic that ought to be eaten everywhere.
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Easy No-Bake Cheesecake

Simple, low-stress, and eminently satisfying.
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Waffle Cone Recipe

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

Pure, comforting, and classic.
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Classic Rich and Silky Potato Gratin (Scalloped Potatoes)

Creamy and rich layers of potato and cheese.
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Bacon-Jalapeño Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Bacon-jalapeño mac and cheese so easy, you can make it drunk.
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Tri-Tip Beef Roast With Shallot Jus

Because we can't always afford prime rib.
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Simple Unsweetened Applesauce

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

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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.
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Traditional Scottish-Style Oatmeal With Butter

Oatmeal at its simplest, and arguably most delicious.
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Lemon-Ricotta Cheesecake

A bright and tangy lemon cheesecake, made with cream cheese and fresh ricotta.
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Eastern North Carolina Vinegar-and-Pepper Barbecue Sauce

Tart and spicy—just what your pulled pork is asking for.
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Creamy Irish-Style Oatmeal With Brown Sugar

A morning indulgence that's creamy and lightly sweetened with brown sugar.
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Yeasted Pumpkin Bread

Celebrate that chill in the air with a loaf of freshly baked bread.
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Light and Thin Pancakes From Homemade Pancake Mix

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

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

A fast and simple frosting with just five ingredients.

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