15 Traditional American Recipes

By Real Simple
Updated September 25, 2017
Credit: Con Poulos
Celebrate our country’s heritage with classic dishes that will take you right back to Mom’s kitchen table.
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Creamy Potato Salad With Bacon

Credit: Con Poulos

Crunchy bacon bits add a smoky twist to this herby and tangy down-home potato salad.

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Parsleyed Corn on the Cob

Credit: Amy Neunsinger

Give this traditional barbecue accompaniment an easy upgrade with chopped parsley and melted butter.

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Baked Beans

Credit: Quentin Bacon

Brown sugar and molasses add a rich caramelized flavor to old-fashioned baked beans.

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Rosemary Corn Bread

Credit: Jim Franco

Dried rosemary lends its pungent aroma and flavor to basic cornbread.

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Classic Deviled Eggs

Credit: William Meppem

This easy appetizer is a favorite addition to any picnic or party.

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Easy Drop Biscuits

Credit: Jose Picao

These smooth, buttery biscuits make a no-fuss side dish.

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Meat Loaf

Credit: Monica Buck

Mom’s classic gets a makeover with shredded Italian cheese and a barbecue sauce glaze.

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Not-So-Sloppy Joes

Credit: Hector Sanchez

A mix of earthy spices and fresh vegetables make this kid-approved meal perfect for grown-ups, too.

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Hamburgers With Oven Chips

Credit: Anna Williams

Freshly baked potato chips complete the quintessential summer meal: a simple, well-seasoned burger.

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Salty Dogs

Credit: John Lawton

Top a hot dog with mustard, crunchy bacon, and bread-and-butter pickles for a sweet and salty twist on a classic.

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“Fried” Chicken

Credit: William Meppem

Coat chicken in a light breadcrumb mixture and bake for a fast and healthy alternative to Southern fried chicken.

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Apple Crumb Pie

Credit: Mikkel Vang

Spice up old-fashioned pie with two kinds of apples and a brown-sugar crumb crust.

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Peach Cobbler

Credit: Charles Masters

Fluffy, golden biscuits top this sweet summertime favorite.

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Classic Chocolate-Chip Cookies

Credit: Victor Schrager

Nuts are a flavorful (and healthy) addition to the traditional chocolate chip cookie.

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Red Velvet Cake

Credit: Kana Okada

Rich cream cheese frosting contrasts with the moist, flavorful cake in this Southern specialty.

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