American Recipes

7 tested american recipes with step-by-step instructions

Our american recipes are tested for accuracy and written with clear, numbered steps. Each recipe includes full nutrition facts, smart ingredient substitutions, and video guides from top chefs. Whether you're a beginner or experienced cook, these american dishes are designed to work in your kitchen.

Buttermilk Pancakes
breakfastAmerican

Buttermilk Pancakes

Thick, fluffy buttermilk pancakes with golden-brown edges and a tangy interior. Joshua Weissman's IHOP 'But Better' recipe with blueberry and cinnamon-stack variations.

25mby Joshua Weissman
Classic Pancakes
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Classic Pancakes

Simple, golden American pancakes done right. Andrew Rea's Twin Peaks-inspired recipe strips pancakes down to their fundamentals — flour, eggs, milk, and perfect technique.

20mby Andrew Rea
Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes
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Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes

Ultra-thick ricotta pancakes with a custardy interior and crisp golden edges. Joshua Weissman's take on the NYC Golden Diner recipe that broke the internet.

30mby Joshua Weissman
Golden Diner Pancakes
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Golden Diner Pancakes

Yeasted pancakes with honey-maple-soy butter and mixed berry compote. The viral Korean-American brunch recipe from NYC's Golden Diner that spawned 3-hour waits.

35mby Sam Yoo
Banana Bread
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Banana Bread

Perfectly moist banana bread with a caramelized crust and tender crumb. Uses overripe bananas, brown sugar, and a touch of cinnamon for warm, deep flavor.

1h 10mby Natasha Kravchuk
Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thick, chewy chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges, gooey centers, and pools of melted chocolate. Brown butter and a long rest are the secrets.

32mby Andrew Rea
Smash Burger
dinnerAmerican

Smash Burger

Ultra-crispy, lacy-edged beef patties smashed thin on a screaming hot griddle. The burger technique that took over the internet — and for good reason.

20mby Joshua Weissman