American recipes
56 free American recipes you can cook, share and keep, including Apple Cabbage Slaw, Bacon Deviled Eggs and Baked Custard. Every recipe shows where it came from and its license. Save one to Yoribang to get your own copy: change the servings and the amounts follow, add your own notes, and build a shopping list.
Apple Cabbage Slaw
A crisp slaw of cabbage, apple, and walnuts in a creamy yogurt and honey dressing.
Salad15 min
Bacon Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs with crisp bacon crumbles and a little hot sauce.
Appetizer27 min
Baked Custard
Smooth baked custard cooked gently in a pan of hot water.
Dessert
Baked Mac and Cheese
Macaroni in a creamy cheese sauce with a crunchy, buttery breadcrumb top.
Dinner1 hr
Baking Powder Biscuits
Quick, soft biscuits made with baking powder, lard, and butter.
Baking
Beef Stroganoff
Tender strips of beef and mushrooms in a creamy sour cream sauce over egg noodles.
Dinner45 min
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Fluffy biscuits under a peppery, creamy sausage gravy. A hearty Southern breakfast.
Breakfast40 min
Boston Cookies
Drop cookies full of chopped nuts, currants, and raisins.
Baking
Bread Pudding
A simple pudding of stale bread, milk, and eggs.
Dessert
Brownies
Chewy chocolate squares with walnuts.
Dessert
Carolina Mustard Slaw
A bright yellow, tangy mustard slaw served on pulled pork sandwiches in the Carolinas.
Salad15 min
Chicken and Rice Casserole
A one-dish bake of chicken, rice, and a creamy sauce, easy enough for any weeknight.
Dinner1 hr 15 min
Chicken Noodle Soup
A big pot of golden chicken broth with tender chicken, carrots, celery, and egg noodles.
Soup1 hr
Chicken Pot Pie
A creamy chicken and vegetable filling under a flaky golden crust.
Dinner1 hr 25 min
Chocolate Cake
A simple butter cake with melted chocolate.
Dessert
Classic Chicken Salad
Creamy chicken salad with celery, grapes, and pecans. Good in a sandwich or on lettuce.
Lunch35 min
Classic Deviled Eggs
Creamy yolk filling with mustard and a pinch of paprika, piped into egg whites.
Appetizer27 min
Classic Egg Salad
Creamy egg salad with mustard and chives for sandwiches.
Lunch22 min
Classic Meatloaf
A tender, old-fashioned meatloaf with a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze.
Dinner1 hr 25 min
Classic Pot Roast
A chuck roast braised with carrots, potatoes, and onions until fork-tender.
Dinner3 hr 40 min
Classic Potato Salad
Creamy picnic-style potato salad with eggs, celery, and pickles.
Salad45 min
Classic Tuna Salad
Simple tuna salad with celery, pickle relish, and a squeeze of lemon.
Lunch10 min
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
Chicken salad with dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and a hint of orange.
Lunch35 min
Cream Scones
Rich scones with cream and egg, brushed with egg white and sugar before baking.
Baking
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Bake
Chicken and broccoli in a cheesy cream sauce over rice, baked until bubbly.
Dinner1 hr
Creamy Coleslaw
Crunchy cabbage and carrot in a tangy, sweet, creamy dressing.
Salad15 min
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes with warm milk and a little garlic.
Side dish35 min
Creamy Tomato Soup
Smooth tomato soup with a touch of cream, made from pantry staples. Perfect with grilled cheese.
Soup40 min
Curry Chicken Salad
A creamy chicken salad with curry powder, golden raisins, and almonds.
Lunch35 min
Easy Brown Gravy
A deep, savory brown gravy from butter, flour, and beef stock. No drippings needed.
Sauce20 min
Golden Corn Cake
A tender corn meal cake baked in a shallow pan.
Baking
Green Bean Casserole
The Thanksgiving classic: green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce under crispy fried onions.
Side dish45 min
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
A rich, from-scratch mushroom soup that also works as the base for casseroles.
Soup40 min
Hot German Potato Salad
Warm potatoes in a tangy bacon and vinegar dressing, no mayonnaise.
Salad50 min
Hot Water Gingerbread
A plain, dark molasses gingerbread mixed with boiling water.
Baking
Mediterranean Tuna Salad
A mayonnaise-free tuna salad with olives, capers, tomatoes, and lemon.
Lunch10 min
Oatmeal Cookies
Rolled and cut cookies made with fine oatmeal.
Baking
Oven-Fried Chicken
Crunchy, golden chicken made without a deep fryer, with a cornflake and panko crust.
Dinner1 hr 10 min
Pan Gravy
Rich gravy made from turkey or chicken pan drippings.
Sauce20 min
Perfect Grilled Cheese
A buttery, crisp sandwich with melted cheddar, made in a pan over medium-low heat.
Lunch15 min
Rice Pudding
Slow-baked rice pudding flavored with lemon rind.
Dessert
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes with sweet, mellow roasted garlic and a little cream cheese for extra silkiness.
Side dish1 hr 10 min
Skillet Cornbread
Golden cornbread with crisp edges, baked in a hot cast-iron skillet.
Baking35 min
Sloppy Joes
Saucy, sweet-and-tangy ground beef on soft buns. A fast family dinner.
Dinner35 min
Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
Creamy macaroni and cheese made in the slow cooker with no boiling needed.
Dinner2 hr 40 min
Sour Milk Gingerbread
A molasses gingerbread made with sour milk.
Baking
Southern Fried Chicken
Buttermilk-brined chicken in a crisp, well-seasoned crust.
Dinner1 hr
Sponge Cake
A classic sponge with no baking powder. The lightness comes from beaten eggs.
Dessert
Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Ultra-creamy macaroni and cheese made in one pot in 20 minutes.
Dinner25 min
Tater Tot Hotdish
A Midwest casserole of ground beef, green beans, and creamy sauce topped with crispy tater tots.
Dinner1 hr 15 min
Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese with melty mozzarella, ripe tomato, and fresh basil.
Lunch15 min
Tuna Melt
Toasted tuna salad sandwiches topped with melted cheddar.
Lunch20 min
Tuna Noodle Casserole
A creamy baked casserole of egg noodles, tuna, and peas under a buttery cracker crust.
Dinner50 min
Turkey Meatloaf
A lighter, moist meatloaf made with ground turkey, oats, and a tangy glaze.
Dinner1 hr 15 min
Vinegar Coleslaw
A light, tangy slaw with no mayonnaise. Great for picnics and barbecue because it keeps well in the heat.
Salad20 min
Waffles
Light waffles made with beaten egg whites. Serve with maple syrup.
Breakfast
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