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American Favorites

These American-inspired favorites highlight classics like Apple Pie, Peanut Butter Bars, and Roasted Ham. Many of these classic American recipes come from my husband’s side of the family (the people who introduced me to American-style cooking!). You’ll find comfort foods and fresh side dishes. Enjoy your American favorites!

serving spoon with a portion of the chicken broccoli and rice casserole showing delicious layers.

Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Marry Me Butter Beans (in Tuscan-Style Sauce)

ham and potato soup in a soup bowl with cheese and chives on top. Spoon in bowl.

Ham and Potato Soup (Delcious and Cheesy!)

slices of moist cinnamon swirl bread on a wooden cutting board with loaf in the background.

Cinnamon Swirl Bread (One Bowl Cake!)

Easy Cheesy Potatoes (Grandma’s Recipe)

one baked acorn squash with cheesy topping on a plate with a fork.

Stuffed Acorn Squash (with Sausage)

creamy baked mac and cheese in a pan with a serving spoon.

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

baked creamy brussels sprouts in baking dish with golden brown cheesy topping.

Creamy Brussels Sprouts

savory sweet potato casserole in an oval baking dish.

Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

soft and fluffy dinner rolls with golden brown tops in a bread basket.

Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls

roast turkey breast sliced on a platter with oranges and lemons around it.

Juicy Roast Turkey Breast (With Herb Butter)

casserole of twice baked potato with a serving spoon in it.

Twice Bake Potato Casserole (Cheesy & Crowd-Pleasing)

stacked pecan pie brownies.

Pecan Pie Brownies (With Boxed Brownie Mix)

creamed corn recipe in a white bowl with a little parsley on top and extra cheese. Spoon in the bowl.

Homemade Creamed Corn Recipe

shaved brussels sprouts salad in a wooden salad bowl ready to serve.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

A person holding a sandwich with ham, cheese and peppers.

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