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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 Spiced Cherry Bread on a platter.

Spiced Cherry Bread

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By Julie Nease
This is a recipe I created from my mom's Spiced Zucchini Bread recipe. I love ...
(2 ratings)

Cornflake Crumb Fried Chicken

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By Barbara Lentz
Crunchy
(1 rating)
white bread with bologna, kraut, cheese, mustard and mayo.

Hillbilly Reuben

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By Barbara Miller
I grew up walking the dirt roads of NE TN with my grandfather. We often ...
Supreme pizza

Garlic Parmesan Butter For Pizza Crust

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By Jim McGuire
Pizza crust really doesn't have much taste so this to me gives it that ...
A dish of Teri's Awesome Mashed Potatoes.

Teri's Awesome Mashed Potatoes

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By Teri Christensen
I first had this from a sister-in-law... I have since changed things up a bit.
(2 ratings)
Spam Pie served with rice.

Spam Pie

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By Lee Thayer
This is a twist on a good friend's recipe. This is my creation as a ...
So yummy

Autumn Essentials: Hamburger Stew

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By Andy Anderson !
This is an excellent recipe for all those upcoming Autumn days where the days are ...
A stack of Peapody's Malted Blondies.

Peabody's Malted Blondies

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By Erin Ellefsen
I love malt in anything and everything. The hint of malt in the base, the ...
(3 ratings)

My Homemade Chex Snack Mix

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By Carol Davis
I remember having this as a teenager in the 70s. Very yummy. Then they came ...

Baked French Toast On A Lazy Morning

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By Fran Miller
A yummy breakfast in under 30 minutes? Yes, please. =^..^=
Photo of pepper flavored coffee, topped with whipped cream and served with a peppermint candy cane.

Peppermint Coffee Creamer

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By Cindi Marie Bauer
This Peppermint Coffee Creamer is so easy to make.

Smashed Potatoes, My Way

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By Megan Stewart
Found a recipe here on JAP, that sounded good. Of course I altered it to ...
A slice of Pumpkin Bread Pudding on a plate.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

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By Tara Pacheco
I love bread pudding - and I love pumpkin. I knew combining the two would ...
(7 ratings)
Fried Salmon Patties

Salmon Patties Worth Writing Home To Mother About!

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By Michael Hall
Growing up my Mother made wonderful Salmon Patties and always served them with fried potatoes ...
Spiced Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake ready to be sliced.

Spiced Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

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By Cadence Helme
This is a super easy, semi-homemade type of cake that I find is perfect for ...
(3 ratings)
Hot dogs with pico de gallo

Microwave Hot Dogs

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By Duonyte X
I was visiting a friend whose grandson didn't want the lunch provided, and wanted a ...
(3 ratings)
So yummy

Comfort Essentials: Beef Chuck & Meatball Stew

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By Andy Anderson !
Autumn has arrived and it is time for soups and stews. The days are getting ...
Macaroni and Cheese Comfort Bake in a small bowl.

Macaroni & Cheese Comfort Bake

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By Monette Peralta
I grew up eating macaroni and cheese out of the box. Who knew making it ...
(4 ratings)
Photo of Potato Chip Sandwich

Potato Chip Sandwich

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By Cindi Marie Bauer
This is one of my favorite sandwiches to make and eat!
Roasted acorn squash with savory sweet filling

Vegetarian Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

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By Janeen Strange
Warm and cozy fall dish that can be modified easily for dietary need, or picky ...
Amish Fancy Butter and Egg Dinner Rolls on a plate.

Amish "fancy" Butter And Egg Dinner Rolls

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By Family Favorites
Another recipe that I brought home from my trip to an Amish community in northern ...
(10 ratings)

Mac & Cheese With Broccoli

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By Barbara Lentz
Super cheesy and good.

Creamy Polenta With Macerated Fruit

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By Barbara Lentz
Great breakfast dish
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