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American

If you’re looking for traditional American dishes, you’re in the right place! From the kitchen to the backyard grill, you’re sure to find something delicious to make in this collection of classic American recipes.

Reader favorites include the Philly Cheesesteak Recipe, Classic Beef Burgers, and Baked Beans from Scratch.

Skillet of Hawaiian pork chops in a glossy pineapple sauce with red bell pepper, onion, and pineapple tidbits, served with a bowl of white rice and lime wedges on the side.

Main Dish

Hawaiian Pork Chops

Easy baked fish fillets in a white baking dish with lemon slices and dill, surrounded by side dishes, whole lemons, and salt and pepper shakers.

30 Minute Meals

Easy Baked Fish

Homemade chicken noodle soup in a blue Dutch oven with egg noodles, shredded chicken, carrots, celery, and herbs, with crackers and fresh parsley nearby.

Soups, Stews, and Chilis

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Stacked dill pickle tuna salad sandwich layered with crisp lettuce and fresh tomato on sliced bread.

Sandwiches

Dill Pickle Tuna Salad

Bowl of Get Well Chicken Soup with tender chicken, carrots, and short pasta in a clear, golden broth, garnished with fresh parsley and served with saltine crackers and a lemon half in the background.

Soups, Stews, and Chilis

Get Well Chicken Soup

Stacked steak sandwiches with toasted baguette, sliced ribeye, melted cheese, caramelized onions, arugula, and smoky aioli on a wooden cutting board with glasses of beer in the background.

Sandwiches

Ultimate Steak Sandwich Recipe

Bowl of sausage and bean soup with white beans, sliced sausage, carrots, celery, and a hearty, savory broth.

Soups, Stews, and Chilis

Sausage and Bean Soup

Creamy Meatball Stroganoff with wide egg noodles, mushrooms, and meatballs in a skillet, sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Stovetop

Meatball Stroganoff

Platter of sliced air fryer sirloin tip roast served medium-rare, with roasted vegetables in the background.

Air Fryer

Air Fryer Roast Beef

A colorful Pear Pomegranate Salad with sliced pears, mixed baby greens, pomegranate arils, red onion, glazed pecans, and feta arranged on a white serving platter.

Salads

Pear Pomegranate Salad

A jar of Maple Dijon Vinaigrette on a wooden board surrounded by apple slices, pecans, greens, pears, and a bottle of maple syrup.

Dressings

Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

Chocolate-dipped peanut butter Ritz cookies in a holiday tin, topped with red, green, and white sprinkles, with one cookie cut in half to show the peanut butter filling.

Cookies

Chocolate-Dipped Ritz Cracker Cookies

Close-up of stacked macadamia nut fudge with a bite taken out of the top piece.

Candy

Macadamia Nut Fudge

A chilled espresso martini in a coupe glass topped with a thick layer of creamy foam and three coffee beans, set on a metal tray with scattered coffee beans, small espresso cups, and a cocktail jigger in the background.

Beverages

Espresso Martini

Slice of cake mix coffee cake lifted from the pan, topped with chopped pecans and a drizzle of white icing.

Breakfast

Cake Mix Coffee Cake

A wooden spoon resting on a sheet pan full of roasted potatoes and green beans.

Side Dish

Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

A bowl of glazed mixed nuts with pecans, walnuts, almonds, and cashews on a wooden board with cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and a jar of yellow vinaigrette in the background.

Snacks

Easy Glazed Nuts

A slice of Dutch apple pie with a crumb topping served on a plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, with the remaining pie in the background.

Pies and Pastries

Dutch Apple Pie

Roasted chicken leg quarters in a cast-iron skillet with potatoes, lemon wedges, and herbs.

One Pot

Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters

Caramelized roasted butternut squash cubes served in a bowl with a spoon and garnished with parsley.

Side Dish

Spiced Roasted Butternut Squash

Slice of Hazelnut Pumpkin Pie topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with cinnamon, with a forkful ready to eat on a rustic plate.

Pies and Pastries

Hazelnut Pumpkin Pie

Muffin pan filled with glazed meatloaf muffins surrounded by fresh parsley

Main Dish

Meatloaf Muffins

Stack of homemade caramel popcorn balls on a wooden serving board with glittery pumpkins in the background.

Halloween

Popcorn Balls

Skillet apple cobbler after a scoop, showing gooey cinnamon-apple filling and golden biscuit topping with a spoon.

Pies and Pastries

Skillet Apple Cobbler

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