American Cuisine Recipes

This hearty meat pie is made in the style of the Mesoamerican dish tamales. The beef and bean filling is coated in a thick layer of cornmeal, sprinkled with cheese, and baked in the oven...

This recipe is reminiscent of Jewish shakshuka: eggs are simmered in a sauce. Only this time, instead of tomato sauce, it's in a green salsa verde made with tomatillos. The sauce also...

Beans are rich in fiber and protein and delicious with melted cheese. This casserole cooks in the microwave in just 10 minutes and is perfect for a delicious and healthy mid-morning meal.

These Mexican-style chicken fingers aren't breaded with regular breadcrumbs, but with crushed tortilla chips. Try to find low-salt chips...

This salad is made with popular Mexican taco fillings: jalapeños, shredded chicken, greens, radishes, red onion, cheese, and jicama. To soften the red onion flavor, soak...

Unlike most other meatloaf options, this one is made without a ketchup glaze, but to offset that sweet-tart tomato flavor, make a special tomato sauce...

While many meatball recipes call for a slice of white bread to be added to the ground meat, this recipe uses tortilla chips. The finished meatballs are served with fried bell peppers and onions (a popular...

Make delicious, crispy French fries from scratch, not from frozen. The secret to a crispy exterior and soft center is double-frying. The cut potatoes should be...

This Mexican take on the Bloody Mary uses mezcal instead of vodka. This cocktail begs for appetizers. Make them Mexican, too! Garnish each glass with a...

Make a charming rainbow cheesecake using cereal. The cereal is used to make a crispy crust, infuse milk with it to create a flavorful filling, and then used to top the finished...

Unlike most other sandwiches, the Hot Brown is considered an evening snack, even a late-night one. It was invented to feed people tired from a night of partying. A toasted slice of bread...

There's definitely no shortage of delicious pork in this sandwich, filled with a spicy pork patty, all-natural spicy sausage, and fried house-made bacon. Maple bacon is a key ingredient, and it's best...

The best filling for a delicious sandwich is juicy, homemade meat. You can roast beef ahead of time, slice it thin, and use it in your own sandwiches that everyone will love...

Imagine the best part of a lobster sandwich—a buttery bun, chunks of lobster, and fresh lemon—paired with everyone's favorite mac 'n' cheese. That's what awaits you in this crispy...

Instead of traditional Mexican tortillas, these mini tacos are made on baked potato skins. Top the skins with all the taco ingredients—chicken (baked or grilled), cheese, salsa,...

These soft and juicy meatloaf buns, with a melting mozzarella center and a delicious tomato glaze on top, are served in a pool of warm marinara sauce. A large round...

This vibrant, sweet-tart cream pie is a culinary icon of the state of Florida. It's so easy to make, it'll become your signature summer treat. The key ingredient is Caribbean lime juice...

If you're looking to roast a turkey for the holidays, check out this Thanksgiving recipe. It captures all the traditional flavors of this dish, yet adds a unique twist. This turkey with...

If you've decided to cook two turkeys for the holiday, there's a way to fit both in the oven so you don't have to roast them one at a time. To do this, butterfly one turkey and flatten it...

The Elvis milkshake is a delicious combination of banana, vanilla ice cream, and peanut butter. This recipe tops the drink with whipped cream, but the original Elvis is served with...

Bone-in pork shoulder is ideal for long-term oven roasting. The meat turns out incredibly juicy and falls apart deliciously. For roasting, you'll need a casserole dish with a lid...

This delicious casserole with gooey cheese, aromatic Italian sausage, and sweet peppers is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If you're making it for breakfast, you can assemble the casserole the night before...

If you suddenly decide to treat your family to delicious tacos, a slow cooker is your savior! It handles even frozen ground meat with ease, and the taco filling will be ready in minutes. Serve with any...

These casseroles, filled with meat, vegetables, and topped with Tater Tots, are made in Minnesota for large family gatherings, luncheons, and church dinners. It looks simple, but...

A hot toddy is a fragrant, sweet-and-spicy whiskey cocktail that's enjoyed warm in inclement weather to warm up, relax, and ward off colds. If you're a fan of these cozy winter...

These soft peanut butter cookies will delight you with the combination of warm nuttiness and a slight tang from the spicy honey. If you can't find this honey in the supermarket, you can make...

To enjoy the amazing flavor of barbecue, you don't have to leave the house and fire up the grill. The chicken for these sandwiches is cooked on the stovetop and served in a thick, flavorful barbecue sauce...

The secret ingredient in these pancakes is hot chocolate mix, which infuses them with flavor both inside and out. Add it to the batter, and simmer the leftovers with maple syrup for...

This salad is made with red potatoes. Their skins are so thin that there's no need to peel them before cooking, and their red skins make them look even more festive...

Pecan pie is a classic Southern American pastry. In this recipe, its rich, nutty flavor is complemented by the natural sweetness of honey. You can never have too many pecans in a pie, so it's packed with...

The combination of honey and brine (sweet, tart, and salty) makes the perfect sauce for crispy chicken bites. Chicken thighs are best for this recipe. After frying, they...

This New England cookie is similar to gingerbread and filled with a whole bouquet of spices, dried fruits and nuts. According to one version, it got its name "Hermit" because it took a long time to...

Traditional gumbo with chicken, vegetables, French sausage, and shrimp is the perfect excuse to throw a small party, just like they do in Louisiana. Invite your closest friends and...

These pie slices are an upgraded version of the popular American sandwich cookie, Newton, with a dried fruit filling. For a richer fruit flavor, let the dried apricots bloom...

This recipe combines two beloved American Thanksgiving dishes: sweet potato pie and twice-baked potatoes. The baked sweet potato is cut in half, the flesh is scooped out,...

When roasting a turkey on a spit, you eliminate the need to constantly baste and grease it: the rotation of the roast distributes the juices, resulting in juicy, tender meat with crispy skin. This...

Cooking oysters for a crowd is much easier with this quick method. Simply grill the oysters for a few minutes until the shells open slightly and are easy to...

Grilled corn, bell peppers, and green onions form the base of this hearty summer stew. Serve with a toasted, crusty baguette or country bread for a complete vegetarian meal.

Tender avocado makes a light, refreshing dressing for crisp romaine lettuce, bacon, and grilled chicken in a citrus marinade. This Cobb salad will look stunning when served...

Clambake is a traditional New England seafood dish, often prepared at a coastal picnic. For this recipe, you won't need a huge pot or a trip to the beach:...

Before grilling, the chicken breast is marinated for a few minutes in a flavorful mixture containing chipotle peppers, which imparts not only a piquant flavor but also a slight smoky note that enhances the aroma of the charcoal grill. Not...

Cobb salad is a delicious combination of lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tender avocado, hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, tangy blue cheese, and chicken. It's especially delicious when...

Warm blanched green beans in flavorful oil with sautéed smoked ham and onions for a delicious side dish for roast beef or turkey. The beans should remain juicy and slightly...

Garlic and rosemary roasted in olive oil infuse simple green beans with a wonderfully savory flavor, while bread crumbs toasted with red pepper add just the right amount of crunch. The result is...

Green beans baked in a flavorful mushroom sauce, topped with crispy fried onions, are a traditional side dish for Thanksgiving turkey in the United States. And, although the modern market...

This super-simple peanut butter, chocolate, and cookie dessert is a great way to please the sweet tooth in your family! Peanut butter bars require no baking and are easy to store in...

The crunchy Rocky Road dessert is a delightful combination of nuts, marshmallows, and chocolate. This recipe features no-bake bars. The delicious mixture simply hardens in...

These fun chocolate chip cookies with an equally fun name are perfect for summer, as you don't have to turn on the oven in hot weather to make them. They're filled with oatmeal...