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American Recipes

Check out these delicious American recipes! From mac and cheese to apple pie, we've got an assortment of traditional American recipes to add to your menu.

Simple Butternut Squash Cream Sauce tossed over pasta with spinach and bacon.

Simple Butternut Squash Cream Sauce For Pasta

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By Heidi Hoerman
A great use for leftover butternut squash! A rich and decadent-tasting sauce loaded with ...
(2 ratings)
A plate of Fluffy Biscuits.

Fluffy Biscuits

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By Sue Lally
This is the best biscuit recipe I've ever tried. They always turn out perfectly. Bake ...
(3 ratings)
A bowl of Mom's Beef Vegetable Soup.

Mom's Beef Vegetable Soup

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By Ruth Ann Vokac
I feel extra healthy when I make Mom's vegetable soup! It has low-fat cooked ...
(1 rating)
A jar of Nana Dottie's Caramel Sauce.

Nana Dottie's Caramel Sauce

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By Denise McShea
This recipe was handed down from my mother-in-law Dottie for her caramel sauce. Although ...
(4 ratings)
Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin with a sprig of thyme.

Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin

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By Pamela Roozitalab
Tastes like a hashbrown casserole without all the calories and carbs.
(3 ratings)
Grandma's Sugar Cookies With Brown Butter.

Grandma's Sugar Cookies With Brown Butter Icing

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By Melodee Fiske
My grandma used to make these for us growing up. I got a hold of ...
(4 ratings)
Very Easy Marshmallow Chocolate Brownie on a plate.

Very Easy Marshmallow Chocolate Brownies

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By Dana Ramsey
I had a box of fudge brownie mix in my pantry and wanted to make ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Grandpa's Sweet Potato Fries.

Grandpa's Sweet Potato Fries

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By Tara Pacheco
My grandfather makes these delicious sweet potato fries. I was lucky enough for him to ...
(3 ratings)
Scalloped Potatoes With Smoked Sausage baked until bubbly.

Scalloped Potatoes With Smoked Sausage

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By Amy Alusa
I made this up myself when I lived in Texas. It just sounded good. Come ...
(8 ratings)
Cream Scone on a plate with cream and jam.

Cream Scones

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By Laura Spencer-Whitacre
This scone recipe will melt in your mouth. They're delish!
(7 ratings)
A plate of Grandma's Double Citrus Butter Cookies.

Grandma's Double Citrus Butter Cookies

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By Cristen Clark
These cookies were a favorite of my Grandma Celeste. She was the mother of 8 ...
(1 rating)
Fudgy Strawberry and Chocolate Brownies.

Strawberry And Chocolate Brownies

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By Catherine Cappiello Pappas
This is a delicious dessert for Valentine's Day!
(1 rating)
Slices of Nor's Chunky Apple Butternut Squash Bread.

Nor's Chunky Apple Butternut Squash Bread

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By Nor Mac
I had a recipe handed down from an aunt. It was originally just butternut squash ...
(2 ratings)
Apple Pie Ricotta Toast sliced on a plate.

Apple Pie Ricotta Toast

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By Anna B.
This recipe gives an apple pie a healthy makeover! It replaces refined sugars, unhealthy fats, ...
(3 ratings)
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna with scallions sprinkled on top.

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

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By Christine Schnepp
A different twist on an old recipe. If you like Buffalo chicken, try this!
(5 ratings)
Bowls of Swiss Broccoli Chowder.

Swiss Broccoli Chowder

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By Lynn Zak
One of my mom's favorites and mine as well. I add even more cheese as ...
(4 ratings)
Platters of Chocolate Covered Shortbread With Toffee and Pecans.

Chocolate Covered Shortbread With Toffee And Pecans

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By Fran Say
In Hawaii, there is fierce competition to see who makes the best shortbread. Many Aunties ...
(4 ratings)
Bowls of Creamed Corn, Spinach, and Tomato Stew.

Creamed Corn, Spinach, And Tomato Stew

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By Amy Leighton
Perfect on a cold day and your kids will love this stew. Eat with a ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Onion Stuffed Baked Potatoes.

Onion Stuffed Baked Potato

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By Charlotte Melching
I have been making this recipe for more than 40 years and I have never ...
(2 ratings)
A bowl of Agnes' Caramel Candy.

Agnes' Caramel Candy

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By Melissa Snow
This recipe was given to my mom by the lady who worked for my grandpa's ...
(2 ratings)
Simple Caramel Flan ready to be sliced.

Simple Caramel Flan

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By Linda Orellano
This is a very easy flan to make. The tricky part is making the caramel. ...
(8 ratings)
Slicing a piece of the Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Cheesecake Squares.

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Cheesecake Squares

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By Beth Gordon
This just happened while standing in the grocery store. My husband was craving a snack ...
(10 ratings)
Glasses of Hot Cranberry Tea.

Hot Cranberry Tea

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By Deanne Dyer
This yummy, tasty drink is a tradition in our family during the holidays.
(5 ratings)
A platter of Purple Ribbon Winning Crescent Rolls.

Purple Ribbon Winning Crescent Rolls

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By Kathy Carlson
I once entered these in a Pillsbury baking contest. When I went back (I missed ...
(1 rating)
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