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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!

Braised chicken thighs in a bowl topped with garnish and surrounded by other ingredients.

Braised Chicken Thighs (Best Pan Sauce!)

Tarragon chicken salad in a bowl with a serving spoon.

Tarragon Chicken Salad

A fork holding up one bite of party potatoes.

Party Potatoes (Funeral Potatoes Recipe)

Lemon cream cheese bar with a bite taken out, laying on top of more bars.

Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

A loaf of chocolate chip banana bread cut in half to show inside of the bread.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Easy Recipe)

Sliced Baked Corn Beef and Cabbage on a serving tray.

Baked Corn Beef and Cabbage

white platter with banana oatmeal cookies stacked in it. Glass of milk in the background.

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

blackened seasoning in a white bowl with a spoon in it.

Blackened Seasoning Recipe

brown butter brownies cut into squares on parchments paper. sprinkle of flake salt on the top.

Brown Butter Brownies (Fudgy Every Time)

bacon wrapped filet mignon after perfectly cooked.

Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon

Marry Me Shrimp Recipe

lasagna soup in a bowl with a spoon lifting a bite.

Lasagna Soup (One Pot Italian-Style Recipe)

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 (Delicious and Cheesy!)

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

Cinnamon Swirl Bread (One Bowl Cake!)

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