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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Cook's Illustrated's Foolproof Pie Dough

The secret to this pie dough? Vodka.
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30-Minute Pressure Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup

Creamy comfort in 30 minutes or less.
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Salisbury Steak With Mushroom Brown Gravy

It's time to kick your TV dinner up a notch.
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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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Waffle Cone Recipe

Hazelnut oil is just one of the special ingredients in these rich and nutty ice cream cones.
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Classic Rich and Silky Potato Gratin (Scalloped Potatoes)

Creamy and rich layers of potato and cheese.
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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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Creamy Banana Pudding

A different sort of banana pudding for those who love warm, cozy desserts.
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Tri-Tip Beef Roast With Shallot Jus

Because we can't always afford prime rib.
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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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Light and Silky Banana Crémeux

This whipped pudding is creamy and light with a bold banana flavor.
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American Buttercream

A fast and simple frosting with just five ingredients.

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Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Cheesy spinach and artichoke dip, in sandwich form.
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Lemon-Ricotta Cheesecake

A bright and tangy lemon cheesecake, made with cream cheese and fresh ricotta.
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White Cake With Brown Butter and Toasted Sugar

Brown butter and toasted sugar take this classic vanilla cake to the next level.
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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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Traditional Scottish-Style Oatmeal With Butter

Oatmeal at its simplest, and arguably most delicious.
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Pressure Cooker Chunky Beef and Bean Chili

Tender chunks of beef, plenty of beans, and no shortage of flavor.
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Low-and-Slow Pulled Pork (Smoked Pork Shoulder)

Silky and tender threads of smoked pork, studded with crunchy bits of bark.
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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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Fish Po' Boys

Crisp, flaky filets of fried white fish meet creamy rémoulade and crisp, fresh toppings in this classic po' boy.
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Charred Broccoli With Taleggio Cheese Sauce and Gremolata

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

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery for this New Orleans classic.
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Mocha Mascarpone Icebox Cake

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

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Sandwiches

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Meats and Poultry

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

Culture

Food History

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

How the New York slice evolved over the years.
Personal Essays

Benihana and the Question of Cultural Appropriation

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

Finding a Cultural Touchstone in New Mexico's Carne Adovada

On the importance of terroir in New Mexico's signature pork and chile stew.

Product Recs

Grilling, Smoking, and Barbecue

Why You Should Really Own a Smoker

Make your best barbecue ever using a smoker.
Pork

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

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