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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Homemade Chipwiches

The key to frozen cookies that won't chip a tooth.
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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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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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Dry Rub for Pulled Pork

A simple dry rub that packs a ton of flavor.
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Split Pea and Ham Soup

A traditional, comforting split pea soup with ham.
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Shrimp Étouffée

Light or dark, thick or thin: shrimp étouffée the way you want it.
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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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Light and Silky Banana Crémeux

This whipped pudding is creamy and light with a bold banana flavor.
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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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The Best Meatball Pizza

Does size matter? When it comes to meatballs on pizza, the answer is yes.
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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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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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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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Charred Broccoli With Taleggio Cheese Sauce and Gremolata

A new chapter in the broccoli-and-cheese love story.
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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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Monte Cristo Crepes

A classic sweet-and-savory breakfast sandwich swaps the bread for crepes.
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Thanksgiving Stuffed Roast Pumpkins

A better vegetarian answer to the turducken.
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Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Cheesy spinach and artichoke dip, in sandwich form.
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Deep-Fried Potato Skins With Pulled Pork and Cheddar

It's like a French fry, baked potato, and barbecue extravaganza in each bite.
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Cheesesteak Nachos

It's a cheesesteak in every bite!
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Clams Casino Dip

Dip into this clams casino snack.
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Oysters Rockefeller

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery for this New Orleans classic.
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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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Wild Rice Salad With Mushrooms, Celery Root, and Pine Nuts

An earthy, savory treatment for an earthy grain.
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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.
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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.
Cooking Techniques

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

Food History

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

How the New York slice evolved over the years.
Japanese

Benihana and the Question of Cultural Appropriation

The un-Japanese restaurant gives diners what they want: a good time.
Tex-Mex

Finding a Cultural Touchstone in New Mexico's Carne Adovada

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

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Editors' Picks

Why You Should Really Own a Smoker

Make your best barbecue ever using a smoker.
Chicken

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

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