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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.

Slices of Abundant Cranberry Bread.

Abundant Cranberry Bread

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By Catherine Erwin
I found a recipe years ago that looked like just the right one for cranberry ...
(5 ratings)
Roast, potatoes and carrots in a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Roast Beef & Veggies In The Best Gravy

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By Teresa G.
This is the roast for gravy lovers!
(1 rating)
Jiffy Apple Cobbler plated with a scoop of ice cream on the side.

Jiffy Apple Cobbler

Teresa G. avatar
By Teresa G.
I created this recipe to use our homegrown frozen apples, but fresh apples could also ...
Caramel Apple Cookies ready to eat.

Caramel Apple Cookies

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By Carrie Kinyon
I was bored today and started playing around in the kitchen. This is what I ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Hocus Pocus Buns.

Hocus Pocus Buns

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By Rachel Burbank
Watch these hocus pocus buns disappear after you make them!
(5 ratings)
Ribs sliced to serve.

Crock Pot Baby Back Ribs

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By Debbie Sue
Oh my gosh, these ribs are moist and delicious! I'm not gonna be bossy and tell ...
(2 ratings)
A large bowl of Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes.

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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By Carol White
Candied sweet potatoes are another family recipe that I needed to make healthier. I took ...
(19 ratings)
A bowl of Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup.

Cream Of Chicken And Wild Rice Soup

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By Carolyn Parke
Simple and so good. I get asked to make this soup all the time.
(12 ratings)
A platter of Crock Pot Citrus Chicken served over cabbage and rice.

Crock Pot Citrus Chicken

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By Theresa K
I was brainstorming what to do with a bag of lemons at the bottom of ...
(8 ratings)
Glorious Baked Cheese Cauliflower on a plate.

Glorious Baked Cheese Cauliflower

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By Kelly Williams
My hubby doesn't care for cauliflower, so I get to make a small casserole dish ...
(19 ratings)
Slice of Banana Cake on a plate.

Banana Cake

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By AM GIORDANO
I have loved this cake since I was a kid! It would make appearances at ...
(31 ratings)
Macaroni Salad

This Summer's Favorite Macaroni Salad

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By RC :)
Dressing is similar to Amish-style macaroni salad.
So Yummy

Bottoms Up Essentials: Classic Whiskey Sour

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By Andy Anderson !
This is one of my favorite recipes for a classic whiskey sour. It comes from ...
A platter of Almond Peanut Butter Balls.

Almond Peanut Butter Balls

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By Nelda Carnley
I took my peanut butter ball recipe and added my own touches. They are really ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Fried Sweet Potato Tidbits.

Fried Sweet Potato Tidbits

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By Michelle Snider
I looked and looked for a recipe for fried sweet potatoes. I was unhappy with ...
(3 ratings)
A stack of Chocolate Peanut Butter Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

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By Jutta Lenihan
This happened when I couldn't decide what to bake for my husband's birthday. I made ...
(2 ratings)
My Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes in a cast iron skillet.

My Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes

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By Robyn Bruce
My mom always made sweet potatoes using this recipe. They're delicious! Try not to think ...
(5 ratings)
Grandma's Chicken Pot Pie baked to a golden brown.

Grandma's Chicken Pot Pie

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By Karla Boyle
My grandma didn't cook fancy dishes, but every one of them was filling, made with ...
(2 ratings)
Traditional Cranberry Relish with orange zest on top.

Traditional Cranberry Relish

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By Megan Todd
For the holidays, we serve up several different cranberry sides. This is more of a ...
(2 ratings)
Pumpkin Scones with a cup of tea.

Pumpkin Scones

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By Malinda Coletta
A bit of a different take on your plain old scone... pumpkin scones with a ...
(3 ratings)

Bonnie's Garden Fresh Mexican Soup

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By BonniE !
This is a delightful garden-fresh soup, lightly seasoned with a Mexican flare. This is ...
Southern Buttermilk Biscuits with jam and butter.

Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

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By Janet Crow
My grandmother taught me how to make these Southern buttermilk biscuits way before I was ...
(5 ratings)

Fruit And Nut Bites

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By Kathryn Brown
Perfect with a cup of tea.
Slice of Crustless Pumpkin Pie on a plate.

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

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By Ashley Robohm
Easy and delicious... kids helped me make this pie!
(2 ratings)
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