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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.

Apple Crisp ready to serve.

Apple Crisp

Crystal W. avatar
By Crystal W.
This is my mom's recipe and it's the best apple crisp I've ever tasted. It ...
(13 ratings)
Bottled sweet and sour mixer on counter next to lemons and lime juice.

Sweet & Sour Cocktail Mixer

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By Teresa G.
One day, I was craving a Long Island Iced Tea, but I didn't have any ...
Poor Man's Apple Cobbler ready to be served.

Poor Man's Apple Cobbler

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By Shawna Payne
This is the easiest cobbler you can make in a pinch. If you have unexpected ...
(6 ratings)
Butterfinger Pudding minus a big piece!

Butterfinger Pudding

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By Tonna Canfield
I love this recipe! I’ve been making it since I was in my 20’s: a ...
Inside of a Blueberry Peach Muffin.

Blueberry Peach Muffins

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By Beth Streeter
This is one of my recipes. It is wonderful for this time of year. I ...
(7 ratings)
Rainbow Sangria

Rainbow Sangria

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By Chef Potpie (Laurel)
This is like a pretty layered fruit salad with booze poured over the top! At ...
(1 rating)

Raspberry Muffins

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By Kathryn Brown
Yummy treat with a cup of tea.
A piece of Grilled Salmon With Hoisin Sauce on a plate.

Grilled Salmon With Hoisin Sauce

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By Kim Biegacki
Salmon is a "fish steak" to me. It is a very thick, moist, and flavorful ...
(9 ratings)

Rhubarb Strawberry Cobbler

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By Chef Potpie (Laurel)
This is not a traditional cobbler, but one with a simple-to-make crust. I grew up ...
(1 rating)

Sop It Up Shrimp Boil

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By Lori L (JostLori)
I'm not all that sure of the amounts, because on beach vacays we basically throw ...
(1 rating)
These delectable French Toasts Sticks are pan fried to perfection and rolled in cinnamon sugar.  They come together quickly and easily using many ingredients that you may already have on hand.

French Toast Sticks

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By Beth Pierce
These scrumptious French Toast Sticks are strips of Texas Toast dipped in egg batter, fried ...
These delectable Morning Glory Muffins are loaded with dried fruit, carrots, and nuts.  These moist muffins are perfect for those busy on the go school day breakfasts and long leisurely Sunday brunches with family.

Morning Glory Muffins

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By Beth Pierce
These moist, delectable and easy to make Morning Glory Muffins are loaded with carrots, raisins, ...

Oven Roasted Veggies

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By NE Lady
An easy way to roast vegetables. Vegetables can be substituted for your favorites and seasoning ...
(3 ratings)

* Blue Ribbon Birthday Cobbler * Double Crust

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By Cassie *
This is my husband's absolute favorite dessert. It's also my own recipe. He has requested ...
(11 ratings)
This is a loaf cake on a wooden cutting board

Apple Pecan Cake

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By Catherine Cantrell
This is a quick recipe to throw together. The longest part is chopping the apples, ...

Southern Fried Potatoes

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By Chef Potpie (Laurel)
This is the way my Grams fried potatoes for Grampa every single morning. And he ...
(1 rating)
pepperoni pasta salad

Italian Garden Pepperoni Pasta Salad

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By Lisa Huxhold
A summertime family favorite. Makes a large amount but will last several days in the ...
Mix spices in a small bowl.

Salt Free ~ House Seasoning

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By Debbie Sue
I like to use salt sparingly. So I wanted a flavorful seasoning, that I ...
(1 rating)

Lori's Coleslaw - Kfc Copycat

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By Lori L (JostLori)
I love KFC's coleslaw way more than I like their chicken! I've tried over the ...
(1 rating)
T's House Seasoning in open storage jar.

T's House Seasoning

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By Teresa G.
This is my favorite seasoning for steaks, burgers, roasted chicken and pork roasts. It's especially ...
Two Double Caramel Apple Cookies on a plate.

Double Caramel Apple Cookies

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By Chelsea Mitcham
I adapted these from several different recipes and was so proud of how they came ...
(3 ratings)
Slice of Blushing Peach Pie on a plate.

Blushing Peach Pie

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By Jacklyn Bertolini
Mmmmmm, if you like strawberries and peaches - you will love this!!
(10 ratings)
Crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside

Potato Wheat Bread

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By Stephan Pappas
This is from King Arthur Flour Tips from our bakers * If you don't want to prepare ...
A cocktail with some mint leaves and crushed ice.

Mint Julep

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By Francine Lizotte
Refreshing, tasty and extremely easy to make, this is the perfect cocktail to serve on ...
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