American Recipes

Easy No-Bake Cheesecake

Simple, low-stress, and eminently satisfying.

The Food Lab's All-American Meatloaf

Sous Vide Buffalo Chicken Wings

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

Thick and Creamy Tomato Soup

Pure, comforting, and classic.

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

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

Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers

Maximum crust and maximum flavor.

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.

Yeasted Pumpkin Bread

Celebrate that chill in the air with a loaf of freshly baked bread.

Kanuchi (Cherokee Pureed Nut Soup)

Don't let the simplicity fool you: This soup is deeply nutty and rich.

Tri-Tip Beef Roast With Shallot Jus

Because we can't always afford prime rib.

Simple Unsweetened Applesauce

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

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

A New England classic that ought to be eaten everywhere.

Waffle Cone Recipe

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

Split Pea and Ham Soup

A traditional, comforting split pea soup with ham.

Creamy Banana Pudding

A different sort of banana pudding for those who love warm, cozy desserts.

Traditional Scottish-Style Oatmeal With Butter

Oatmeal at its simplest, and arguably most delicious.

White Cake With Brown Butter and Toasted Sugar

Brown butter and toasted sugar take this classic vanilla cake to the next level.

Oysters Rockefeller

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery for this New Orleans classic.

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

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

Creamy Irish-Style Oatmeal With Brown Sugar

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

Pressure Cooker Chunky Beef and Bean Chili

Tender chunks of beef, plenty of beans, and no shortage of flavor.

American-Style Chocolate Buttercream

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

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

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