American Cuisine Recipes

Crispy Moravian cookies are popular in North Carolina, where they arrived from Central Europe during the colonial era. These classic, fragrantly spiced cookies were brought to the United States in the 18th century.

You won't be able to stop eating this sweet snack. It's a mixture of cereal coated in chocolate and peanut butter, topped with dried banana and toffee pieces. Make it in advance and...

This dessert is cooked and served in a cast iron skillet. A thick layer of soft and rich chocolate brownie with pecan bits is topped with a toffee-flavored caramel topping and crunchy...

This dessert combines all the delights of soft, creamy toffee, brownie, and cheesecake into one epic cake. To make it, you'll need chocolate-covered toffee, cream cheese, brown...

The combination of brown butter and brown sugar gives this dessert a toffee-like flavor and a soft, chewy texture, while a touch of nutmeg adds a spicy note. The dessert is baked...

If you love the combination of salty and sweet, this intricate sandwich is for you! The peanut butter and strawberry jelly sandwich is an American classic, enhanced in this recipe with...

Adding instant coffee and ground cinnamon to the chocolate batter dramatically transforms a simple brownie. The brownie's flavor becomes richer and more complex, while its texture remains...

Potato chips are mixed with peanuts, almonds, pecans, and cashews in this chipotle-lime-flavored snack. Serve as an appetizer with drinks at a house party or as a...

Cupcakes don't have to be sweet and dessert-like, but they definitely should be beautiful. For example, these little ones, flavored like American chicken pot pie, are topped with pea cream and...

Roasting or baking chicken under a brick is a Tuscan cooking technique that has spread far beyond Italy. The flattened chicken creates a large surface area that comes into contact with...

The mouthwatering shovel-like pie, with its thick, sticky molasses filling and crispy streusel, was popularized in the United States by the Pennsylvania Dutch. It's easy to make from pantry staples and is a perfect treat for any occasion.

The sangaree is one of the oldest American cocktails. Traditionally, it was a harmonious combination of wine, sugar, and nutmeg. This recipe uses honey liqueur instead of sugar, and...

A mug of hot chocolate will be even warmer if you fill it with a Mexican spice mix of cinnamon, cardamom, chili pepper, and nutmeg. Add a dash of homemade vanilla...

This cake was inspired by a coffee cake with streusel topping, the best part of which is the crunchy topping. The epic cake inside is generously filled with cream, donuts, and a layer of cinnamon pecans...

If you have a waffle iron for round Belgian waffles, you can bake the cake layers in it. It's much easier than using an oven and a baking pan! Mix the batter using store-bought waffle mix...

The name of this pie sounds like a joke, but it's one of those cases where you just have to trust and cook! A can of tomato soup somehow magically makes the pie incredibly moist, yet...

This traditional tomato pie from the American South is made Chicago-style in a deep-dish pan with a closed filling. Serve it as a side dish with grilled chicken, or try it as a main dish...

Bell pepper sausage is a classic of Italian-American cuisine, a perfect combination in any form, whether as a main course or a filling for lasagna. Now try it as an appetizer for...

This pie is a reimagining of the popular Southern breakfast of biscuits and gravy. The crust is made from store-bought biscuits dough, and the filling is...

The caramel notes of dark rum and the sweetness of pineapple make this salsa truly unique. Pair it with any meat, especially roast pork, and you're guaranteed a tropical treat. In...

To give her burgers a spicier, Tex-Mex twist, Ree Drummond mixed ground beef with raw chorizo ​​and canned green chili peppers. Then...

What if you don't have enough time or space to build a fire, but you're craving that smoky, melt-in-the-mouth campfire treat? A grill is the perfect solution. All you need is a flat...

This soup is packed with all the vibrant flavors of Creole jambalaya in a rich, warming broth. The rice in the soup softens, making it filling enough for a full dinner. And the fried sausage...

Cook flavorful rice with juicy pieces of braised ham and baked beans in one pot, and you won't have to spend a lot of time cleaning up afterward. Inspired by Louisiana cuisine, we used...

"Whenever I'm planning a menu, I always try to include sweet potatoes in some form," says Jerome Grant. "Historically, sweet potatoes have served as a reminder of home for many Southerners who...

Cooking sweet potatoes in an air fryer has many advantages: it's faster than in the oven (no need to wait for them to preheat!), and the circulating hot air ensures a perfectly crispy crust on all sides...

This delicious Mexican-inspired vegetarian dish is a family favorite. Tortilla tubes filled with sweet potatoes and black beans are layered in a row, topped with a spicy tomato sauce,...

Finely chopped sweet potatoes are baked in the oven until half-done, then pan-fried until crispy, along with bacon and jalapeño. Spicy chili and salty bits...

Pone is a sweet, savory sweet potato bread that's a traditional part of the American South. It's typically baked for breakfast or dessert. This version by Kardea Brown is a dessert option. "That's why...

These adult-sized Mint Julep-inspired mint cakes can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Two soft mint sponges sandwich a cream cheese filling...

This recipe combines two popular American summer desserts—ice cream and s'mores—into a luxurious Baked Alaska. Chocolate ice cream is layered on a graham cracker, topped with...

If you love sweet potatoes, and especially sweet potato pie, then these cookies are for you. They capture the full flavor of this popular Southern dessert and look like a miniature steamed pie...

Thin sweet potato slices are baked in the oven until crispy, like nacho chips. Top each slice with some fried chorizo ​​and sprinkle with grated cheese for a delicious...

To ensure the sticks are perfectly crispy, soak them in cold water for a few minutes before frying to remove as much starch as possible. Deep-fry and serve in paper cones.

These mini pumpkin cheesecakes are made with gingerbread cookies. Simply place them in muffin tins, top with the filling, and bake. Top each cheesecake with sour cream and sprinkle...

Have you ever made a fantastic, easy gluten-free pizza dough? Probably not. Meet these mini pizzas with hashbrown crusts! They're completely gluten-free and made from scratch...

Offer your guests these individual cheesecakes for dessert. A shortbread almond crust holds a chocolate filling topped with fresh strawberry pieces. Before assembling the desserts, toss the strawberries with sugar and...

These mini tostadas are made with large corn chips instead of crispy tortillas. They're also a great way to use up leftover chicken from last night's dinner (grilled chicken works well, too).

The rich and complex flavor of these vegetarian tacos comes from a combination of several types of wild mushrooms and black-roasted poblano peppers. Roast them directly over a gas burner...

Sopapillas, fluffy Mexican doughnuts coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with honey, inspired this dessert. A delicate cream cheese filling is baked between two layers...

How can you feed the whole family a delicious and filling meal when you only have two small turkey sausages on hand? Make tacos! Warm corn tortillas are filled with a meat filling, fresh vegetables, and...

Serve a poached egg Mexican-style: on a bed of spicy, tangy sauce with crispy tortilla slices and crumbled fresh cheese. The sauce is made with roasted tomatillos (a vegetable...

This recipe is inspired by Mexican sandwiches called tortas. Layers of flavors and textures await between two halves of white bread. Mexican chorizo ​​sausage, potatoes, beans,...

Spicy chorizo ​​sausages add a Latin American twist to this classic appetizer. It's made with Mexican chorizo ​​(not to be confused with the dry-cured Spanish sausage!),...

Potatoes, butter, and milk—all you need for perfect mashed potatoes, a perfect complement to any meat, fish, or chicken dish. These mashed potatoes can also be used as a filling for...

Classic mashed potatoes with the creamy notes of butter and the savory flavor of green onions—this side dish is perfect for any occasion. Tender and velvety, it's perfect for both a holiday table and...

Crab boilies aren't just a dish; they're a tradition on the East Coast of the United States, where large groups gather, boil crabs, and enjoy the experience of socializing with a cold beer.