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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Oyster Po' Boys

Freshly shucked oysters are fried until golden-brown, then stuffed into sub-style rolls with creamy rémoulade, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, and pickle chips.

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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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Eastern North Carolina Vinegar-and-Pepper Barbecue Sauce

Tart and spicy—just what your pulled pork is asking for.
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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.
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Quick and Easy Skillet Tamale Pie With Brown Butter Cornbread Crust

Deeply flavored, meaty chili and cornbread all rolled into one.
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Shrimp Étouffée

Light or dark, thick or thin: shrimp étouffée the way you want it.
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Split Pea and Ham Soup

A traditional, comforting split pea soup with ham.
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The Best Meatball Pizza

Does size matter? When it comes to meatballs on pizza, the answer is yes.
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Thanksgiving Stuffed Roast Pumpkins

A better vegetarian answer to the turducken.
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Oysters Oaxacafeller

Oysters Rockefeller get a Mexican-inflected makeover.
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Yeasted Pumpkin Bread

Celebrate that chill in the air with a loaf of freshly baked bread.
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Dry Rub for Pulled Pork

A simple dry rub that packs a ton of flavor.
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Apple-Brined and Smoked Turkey

We cook this brined turkey over applewood for a smoky-sweet bird with picture-perfect mahogany skin.
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Wild Rice Salad With Mushrooms, Celery Root, and Pine Nuts

An earthy, savory treatment for an earthy grain.
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Maryland Crab Feast

Steam your crabs to perfection.
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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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Monte Cristo Crepes

A classic sweet-and-savory breakfast sandwich swaps the bread for crepes.
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Cheesesteak Nachos

It's a cheesesteak in every bite!
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Wild Rice Salad With Dried Cranberries, Pickled Apples, and Pecans

Cranberries and apples team up in an unexpected way for this wild rice salad.
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Broiled Summer Squash in Agrodolce With Corn and Avocado

A blend of contrasting textures and flavors, all in one pan.
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Kanuchi (Cherokee Pureed Nut Soup)

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

The key to frozen cookies that won't chip a tooth.
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Succotash (Corn, Bean, and Vegetable Stew)

Corn and beans are a must; the rest is up to you.
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Clams Casino Dip

Dip into this clams casino snack.
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For Your Next Baking Adventure, Mix and Match Your Layers

The benefits of mixing and matching recipes when you want to make something totally new.
No-Cook

Shell Game: How to Serve Oysters on the Half-Shell at Home

For easy entertaining, bring the raw bar home.
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The Right Way to Toast a Bagel

[email protected] explores the best way to reheat bagels and restore fresh-from-the-oven glory.
Cheese

The Art of the Perfect Grilled Cheese

There's grilled cheese, and then there's grilled cheese. Let us show you the difference.
Grilling, Smoking, and Barbecue

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

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

Culture

Pizza

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.
Personal Essays

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.
Beef

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

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