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Cucina by Elena › Recipes by Cuisine › American Favorites

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!

hamburger with sauce with side of fries.

Classic Burger Sauce (Easy Homemade Recipe)

a slice of white chicken lasagna lifted from the baking pan.

White Chicken Lasagna Recipe (with Spinach)

Bacon wrapped asparagus on a serving platter with serving utensils. Crispy brown edges and sauce.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe (Oven, Airfyer, Grill)

Roasted rainbow carrots after cooking in the oven on a beautiful white and blue floral serving platter. Carrots are roasted perfectly. Add hazelnuts on top for crunch. Serving utensils on the side.

Roasted Rainbow Carrots Recipe

White chicken enchilada on a plate with a fork. Limes on the side and ready to eat. A bite taken out of the enchiladas with a fork.

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

A big bowl of beef stew with a little fresh parsley on top. Bread on the side. A spoon in the bowl ready to eat.

Best Beef Stew Recipe

chicken with creamy mushroom sauce in the pan.

Chicken With Creamy Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Close up of grilled filet mignon sliced with the herb butter on top.

Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe (Perfect Steak Every Time)

Butter cake on a French style Bistro style plate with ice cream, strawberry sauce, and fresh strawberries. Spoon on the plate. One bite taken out of the cake!

Butter Cake Recipe (Mastro’s Copycat)

Serve the chocolate lava cakes on a plate with berries, if desired. A bite taken out of the lava cakes and the molten center is spilling out onto the plate.

Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe

Spoon in a bowl of Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup.

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Broccoli cheddar soup recipe in a pink bowl with a spoon in it ready to serve.

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe (BEST!)

Pouring the warm vanilla sauce over the top of a bread pudding slice.

The Best Bread Pudding

a big stack of fluffy pancakes on a plate with butter on top. Pouring hot syrup on the top. A jug of milk visible in the background.

Easy Fluffy Pancakes Recipe

Beautiful baked brie with the topping on a platter with fruits, crackers, and a cheese knife to serve.

Easy Baked Brie Recipe

All the decorated spritz cookies on a beautiful festive cookie platter ready to serve.

Classic Spritz Cookies

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