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Buffalo Wings
Born in Buffalo, NY in 1964 — crispy, spicy and buttery, from A Guide to American Gastronomy.
50 min 4 servingsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
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122 recipes
American
The Classic Cheeseburger
Smash-seared for maximum crust, American cheese for maximum melt — from A Guide to American Gastronomy.
20 min 4 burgersFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Lobster Roll
Two legendary styles — chilled Maine mayo and warm Connecticut butter — from A Guide to American Gastronomy.
35 min 4 rollsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Double Crust Apple Pie
The original American comfort — warm, spiced, buttery and entirely irresistible.
95 min 8 slicesFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Stovetop Mac n' Cheese
A velvety cheddar béchamel over al dente elbows — the ultimate American comfort dish.
30 min 4–6 servingsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Classic Sloppy Joe's
A mid-century American icon that still delivers — saucy, savory, satisfying.
45 min 6 sandwichesFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Classic American Meatloaf
Sunday supper perfection — the dish that defines home cooking at its most nourishing.
80 min 6–8 servingsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Kansas City Burnt Ends
Caramelized brisket cubes in sweet KC sauce — the best single bite in American BBQ.
750 min 8–10 servingsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Central Texas Brisket
The purist's masterpiece — just beef, smoke, salt and time.
980 min 10–14 servingsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Memphis-Style Dry Rub Ribs
A spice-crust masterpiece that needs no sauce — pure flavor, pure technique.
350 min 4 servingsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
North Carolina Pulled Pork
Low-and-slow, finished with a sharp vinegar sauce that cuts right through the fat.
680 min 8–10 servingsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Alabama White Sauce Smoked Chicken
A revelation — mayo-based BBQ sauce sounds wrong and tastes extraordinary.
230 min 4 servingsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Hawaiian Kalua Pork
The pit experience recreated at home — silky, smoky and ceremonially delicious.
435 min 8–10 servingsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
Seven precise toppings on a poppy seed bun — “dragged through the garden,” and absolutely no ketchup.
15 min 4 hot dogsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
New York-Style Hot Dog
The classic street cart experience — water-cooked frank, yellow mustard and the legendary onion sauce.
40 min 4 hot dogsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Coney Island Hot Dog
Beef frank, Coney sauce, diced onion, yellow mustard — a Michigan institution and a cultural identity.
50 min 6–8 hot dogsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Classic Chili Dog
A crispy-seared frank buried under thick beanless chili and cheddar — maximum indulgence.
55 min 6 hot dogsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
The Slaw Dog
A Southern staple from West Virginia to Georgia — mustard, chili and a mountain of creamy slaw.
50 min 4–6 hot dogsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Seattle-Style Hot Dog
Cream cheese and caramelized onions on a grilled frank — the unexpectedly perfect Pacific Northwest bite.
40 min 4 hot dogsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
New York Style Pizza
Thin, foldable, slightly chewy, slightly char-kissed — the gold standard of the American slice.
45 min 4–6 servingsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza
Buttery cornmeal crust, layers of sausage and cheese, tomato on top — more magnificent casserole than pizza.
90 min 4–6 servingsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
Detroit-Style Pizza
Airy focaccia-like crumb, crispy frico cheese edges, sauce on top — the most addictive crust in America.
55 min 4–6 servingsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
California-Style Pizza
Fresh, seasonal, rule-breaking — the pizza that started a revolution.
40 min 4 servingsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
American
New Haven-Style Apizza
Coal-fired char, clams, garlic and Parmesan — New Haven's legendary no-sauce white clam pie.
42 min 4 servingsFrom A Guide to American Gastronomy
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