American Cuisine Recipes

Instead of traditional mayonnaise, this potato salad is dressed with low-fat French crème fraîche, resulting in a lighter yet still deliciously creamy flavor. Pieces of asparagus, fresh chervil,...

This version of American mac 'n' cheese is lighter, yet still incredibly creamy and cheesy. The sauce is made with skim milk and low-fat sour cream, and the low-fat...

This is an American homemade casserole traditionally made with canned goods: a can of soup, a can of tuna, a can of green peas, a box of pasta, and a bag of chips for topping. This improved...

You don't need to prepare a separate side dish to serve American goulash. Unlike the classic European version, it's prepared right along with the pasta. It's a delicious blend of egg noodles and chunks of meat...

Shepherd's pie is loved for its delicious combination of meat, gravy, vegetables, and potato garnish. Everything is baked in one pan and looks festive when served. But even a hearty dish like shepherd's...

Get the most out of healthy brown rice and bake it in the oven instead of boiling it. Pour boiling water, butter, and salt over the rice, cover tightly, and bake in the oven.

If you love crispy, breaded fried chicken, but the thought of deep-frying and the sheer amount of fat makes you shy away from your favorite drumsticks, then this recipe is a real find! Chicken pieces...

Chicken King Ranch is a popular Tex-Mex casserole dish that features a sauce made from canned diced tomatoes, chili peppers, canned chicken...

Whoopie pie is a traditional American sandwich cake that's easy to make at home. Two chocolate biscuits are sandwiched together with a delicious vanilla filling with a firm, elastic...

Turducken is a popular roast poultry dish in the US and UK. The dish's amusing name comes from the combination of three English words: turkey, duck, and chicken. The roast is prepared for Valentine's Day...

Unlike traditional crispy sugar cookies, these cookies are softer. The dough is made from flour, butter, sugar, egg, and baking powder, and natural vanilla...

Tender shrimp meat cooks incredibly quickly, making this seafood delicacy perfect for a special, no-fuss dinner. If you already have peeled shrimp, the rest of the cooking time will be...

During peak tomato season, treat your loved ones to this delicious Italian-style tomato pie. It's made with fresh, ripe tomatoes layered over a prepared crust...

Jerky—thin pieces of dried beef—can be made at home, even if you don't have a dehydrator. Alton Brown suggests building a drying rack out of paper filters...

A huge piece of baked ham is a spectacular and delicious treat for a large family celebration. While stores often sell pre-marinated and pre-baked ham,...

Scrapple is a Pennsylvania jelly similar to meatloaf, traditionally made with ground pork offal, spices, cornmeal, and broth. However, it differs from meatloaf in that...

Before smoking, turkey drumsticks are brushed with a mixture of olive oil and Worcestershire sauce and rubbed with a fragrant spice mixture and brown sugar. To ensure both the skin and meat are delicious,...

Scrambled eggs are a delicious, quick, protein-rich breakfast, and their flavor depends on how you prepare them. With this detailed step-by-step recipe, you'll learn how to fry the perfect...

Stromboli is an unusual American pizza baked in a roll-like form. Thin slices of several types of cheese (Parmesan,...) are layered on a rolled-out sheet of yeast pizza dough.

This open-faced chocolate pie is a chocolate lover's dream. Not only is this mud cake delicious and incredibly moist, but it's also quite easy to make. If you couldn't wait for the end...

The classic American Cobb salad consists of diced tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, chicken breast, crumbled blue cheese, and bacon, which in this...

Etouffee is a traditional Cajun and Creole dish popular in the US state of Louisiana. It's essentially a stew made with shrimp, spices, carrots, plenty of onions, and celery, which...

Dirty rice is a popular Cajun pilaf made with whatever meat, ground meat, or offal you have on hand. For example, in this recipe, it's made with smoked pork sausage. The rice is cooked separately...

The magical taste of a classic vanilla milkshake will leave no one indifferent. To make it, you'll need vanilla ice cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract to infuse the flavor...

This thick seafood stew is bursting with a wonderful bouquet of aromas and flavors. It's made with a broth made from vegetables, white wine, and shrimp shells, which you can prepare ahead of time and store in...

Try this delicious Asian-inspired dish. It's a perfect combination of chicken, shiitake mushrooms, edamame beans, spices, vegetables, udon noodles, and a wonderful sauce that coats and soaks everything up.

Brunswick stew is a traditional dish of the American South. Originally considered a hunting dish and prepared primarily with game, it is now an integral part of Southern barbecue and is often made with...

This recipe uses meaty pork ribs cut from the loin. The ribs are rubbed with a spice mixture and baked in the oven until tender, then finished on the grill. When...

The Waldorf salad recipe is over a hundred years old, but it remains popular today. The salad gets its name from the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, where it was invented. In its...

This classic cocktail features tomato juice, vodka, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, Tabasco hot sauce, horseradish, and grated onion. All the ingredients are perfectly balanced, and...

A traditional cookie from the American South, perfect for everyday teatime. Moderately sweet and made with simple ingredients, they're a firm favorite and quickly snapped up. For...

This simple buttercream frosting whips up in minutes and is perfect for decorating cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It only requires four ingredients: butter...

Mississippi roast is a popular dish in the American South that's easy to prepare. Unlike other roasts, it's baked in a slow cooker with a small amount of...

If you've got your hands on a fresh piece of tuna, enjoy all the delights of this delicious and healthy raw fish by making a tartare appetizer. Its main ingredients are tuna and avocado. Both...

Impress your guests with this unique pineapple casserole side dish, perfect with a holiday roast, pork, or spicy chicken. Sliced ​​canned pineapple...

You don't have to wait for strawberry season to enjoy this refreshing cocktail. Simply pour a bag of frozen strawberries into a blender and blend with rum, lime juice, and sugar until...

These corn tortillas are very popular in the southern United States. They are easy to make, pan-fried, and are perfect for breakfast. Corn tortilla dough can be stored for several days in...

American chop suey is a popular home-style dish from the New England region. It's unrelated to the Chinese stew of the same name and is more reminiscent of an Italian pasta dish. American chop suey...

Despite its name, this classic New York drink contains neither eggs nor cream. It's made solely with whole milk, chocolate syrup, and chilled, sparkling water. The syrup...

American goulash is a simple and hearty home-cooked dish made in one pot. The classic American goulash recipe includes macaroni, ground beef, canned or...

You'll love the combination of juicy fresh carrots, golden raisins, and pineapple chunks in this refreshing, vitamin-rich salad. Let the raisins soften in boiling water before adding them to the salad.

This simple carrot salad captivates with its amazing flavor and superb presentation. Using a regular vegetable peeler, the carrots are sliced ​​into thin, wide strips, creating a luxurious, restaurant-style appearance.

This luxurious tart was inspired by the American campfire dessert s'mores—a simple yet delicious combination of graham crackers, melting chocolate, and...

This hearty and delicious dish is made with ingredients typical of Tex-Mex cuisine, meaning it's packed with bold flavors. A bowl combines protein-rich boiled...

These donuts are baked in the oven and turn out just as fluffy, soft, and moist inside as if they were deep-fried. To make them, you'll need a special donut pan and a pastry bag made from...

Creamy asparagus soup is perfect for a spring lunch. To prevent the tender asparagus from overcooking and preserve maximum vitamins, the stalks are blanched separately and added to the soup only at the very end.

This Californian dressing is loaded with herbs: parsley, tarragon, basil, and chives. Everything is blended with mayonnaise and sour cream, resulting in a smooth,...

This refreshing Green Goddess dressing is a delicious way to use the bountiful harvest of early spring and summer greens. You can make it with any herbs you have on hand, combining them...

Avocado isn't a traditional ingredient in Green Goddess dressing, but it can be used to make an equally delicious, healthy, and low-calorie version. Avocado is a great substitute for higher-fat...

If you've never tried cornbread, start with this recipe—you won't be disappointed! It's incredibly easy to make: you don't have to knead the dough until it's lump-free. Mix...