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20+ Classic (and Awesome) American Recipes

What exactly is American food? Tricky question. We love the melting pot that brings everything from Italian to Mexican to Thai together onto American tables. Check out this collection of American dishes from classic chili and meatloaf to BBQ chicken and ribs. Don’t forget the dessert (because that would be truly un-American.)

chili with chips and sour cream in a bowl held by hands
green bean and potato salad in a wooden salad bowl

Green Bean and Red Potato Salad

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Easy Cucumber Salad

sheet pan honey dijon chicken

Sheet Pan Honey Dijon Chicken

broccoli and sliders on a wood cutting board

Broccoli and Cheese Sliders

kale and sweet potato cobb salad

Kale and Sweet Potato Cobb Salad

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How to Host a Cookie Exchange

4 chicken philly sandwiches on a sheet pan

Chicken Philly Cheesesteak

burger and fries in a paper lined basket

Smash Burgers

cooked stuffing balls in an air fryer

Air Fryer Stuffing Balls

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One Pot Orzo with Tomatoes, Corn, and Feta

cookie bars with red and blue candies on top

Fourth of July Cookie Bars

polenta, fish and peppers in a white bowl

Cajun Fish with Sweet Peppers

Overnight Sausage and Sage Stuffing

crispy chicken on a salad in a white bowl

Crispy Chicken Salad

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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

tuna casserole in a white baking dish

Tuna Noodle Casserole with Crunchy Topping

baked chicken with honey on a white plate

Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders with Hot Honey

a spoon in a green bean casserole

Fresh Green Bean Casserole with Bacon

35 thanksgiving recipes to make ahead

35 Thanksgiving Recipes that Can Be Made Ahead

corn casserole in a white baking dish

Creamy Corn Casserole

classic beef chili in the slow cooker

Slow Cooker Classic Beef Chili

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BBQ Chicken Salad

shredded hawaiian chicken in the slow cooker

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

Instant Pot Sloppy Joes on a white plate

Instant Pot Sloppy Joes

instant pot mac and cheese in a white bowl

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

slow cooker chicken and dumplings in a white bowl

Slow Cooker Chicken and Biscuits

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes in a white bowl

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast over mashed potatoes

Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast {Clean Recipe – No Packets, No MSG}

Classic Meatloaf on a white plate with mashed potatoes

Classic Meatloaf with Sweet and Tangy Glaze

BBQ Pulled Chicken

BBQ Pulled Chicken

Crispy Baked Cornflake Chicken

Crispy Baked Cornflake Chicken

Instant Pot All American Chili

Instant Pot All American Chili

Instant Pot BBQ Ribs

Instant Pot BBQ Ribs

Brown Sugar Baked Beans

Slow-Cooker Brown Sugar Baked Beans

pasta with vegetables in a white bowl

Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Squash and Chorizo

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