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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!

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Frosted banana nut cake garnished with nuts and banana slices.

Banana Nut Cake

Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin on a plate cut into medallions.

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

A bowl of tuscan chicken soup with more ingredients nearby and a spoon inside the bowl.

Tuscan Chicken Soup

A baking dish of chicken scarpariello after cooking, with more ingredients nearby.

Chicken Scarpariello

A scoop of seasoning held over a jar with more.

Chili Seasoning Recipe

A bowl chili with toppings on top and a spoon resting inside.

Sweet Potato Chili

A tray of pumpkin banana muffins with bananas and pumpkins nearby.

Pumpkin Banana Muffins

A plate of fried ravioli with garnish and a bowl of marinara sauce.

Fried Ravioli

A bowl of sausage gnocchi soup with a spoon resting inside and more ingredients nearby.

Sausage Gnocchi Soup

Two banana brownies stacked on top of each other on a plate with sliced bananas nearby.

Banana Brownies

A large bowl of beef and bowtie pasta with a smaller bowl nearby, topped with basil and a spoon resting inside,

Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta

Blackened salmon in a skillet with parsley as a garnish and lemon slices scattered around each piece.

Blackened Salmon Recipe

Banana bread cookies on a plate after baking, with more ingredients nearby.

Banana Bread Cookies

A slice of biscoff banana pudding held over the baking dish.

Biscoff Banana Pudding

Two breasts of lemon caper chicken on a dish garnished with lemon slices, and more ingredients and utensils nearby.

Lemon Caper Chicken (Chicken Piccata)

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