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What do a slice of apple pie, a piece of creamy cheesecake, a chocolate chip cookie, and a brownie have in common? They’re all beloved classic American desserts. We’ve rounded up an assortment of classic American dessert recipes that are always a favorite at family gatherings, holidays, and celebrations. You’ll find everything from peach cobbler to Boston cream pie to banana pudding, coconut cake, fudgy brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and more.

Skillet meals are popular because they’re simple and make cleanup a breeze. A good skillet can go from the stovetop to the oven, making it perfect for everything from crispy fried chicken to baked desserts. Preparing a meal in a skillet helps to develop flavor, especially if using a cast iron skillet, because the pan will retain the heat, which creates wonderful browning, and adds flavor to dishes like meat, cornbread, and cobblers. In this roundup of easy skillet recipes, you’ll find easy meals, one-pan dinners, skillet breakfasts, and even cast iron desserts. Fewer pans, less clean up… that’s a win-win.

When you need to feed a crowd for breakfast or want a make-ahead breakfast, a breakfast casserole is the solution. Featuring both sweet breakfast casserole recipes and savory breakfast casserole recipes, they’re ideal for brunch, feeding a crowd, or if you have a house of hungry teenagers. We’ve gathered a variety of Blue Ribbon breakfast casserole recipes, from sweet options like cinnamon raisin French toast and upside-down apple French toast, to savory options such as biscuit and gravy casserole, sausage crescent bake, and hearty egg and cheese combinations. They’ll earn rave reviews and disappear fast from the breakfast table.