The

Recipe Index

Every recipe a hand-built original — search the whole index, then open the page.

Every recipe on this site is a hand-built original — in one place you can actually search, by dish name, country, cuisine, ingredient, cooking time, dietary preference, or calories, without hopping between sites. Save favorites, build collections, scale servings, and plan your week. Every recipe, cuisine, shelf and tool opens on a page of its own — tap any result to open its page.

Nutritional data and the nutrient composition of the foods on this site have been estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and should be used for informational purposes. Medically necessitated intakes should always be validated.

Trust & Transparency — how this site is different

Illustrated table of dishes from the index — squash soup, fried plantains, rice and beans, grilled chicken, pasta, and French pastry
18,844entries in the index
16,814recipes
2,030desserts (counted separately)
18,844hand-built originals
15,812recipes with nutrition data

16,814 of 100,000 recipes + 2,030 desserts. Every recipe on this site is a hand-built original. Desserts ride on top and never count toward the 100,000 — that total is recipes only.

Front page › Cuisines › American

Explore by cuisine

American

4,624 recipes

Air Fryer Garlic Butter Hasselback Potatoes

Small russet potatoes are sliced into thin fans, brushed with garlic and herb butter, and air-fried until the edges crisp and the centres turn tender. The butter seeps down between every slice as the potatoes cook.

AmericanSide Dish30 minServes 4406 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: potatoes

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-18199 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Air Fryer Lemon Dill Scallops

Scallops tossed with olive oil, melted butter, garlic, lemon juice and dill, air fried in a single layer until just cooked and succulent.

AmericanDinner, Main Course, Side Dish15 minServes 4164 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: scallops

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-17902 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Air Fryer Lobster Tails

Butterflied lobster tails air fried until tender and topped with melted garlic herb butter — a fancy-feeling dinner that takes minutes.

AmericanDinner25 minServes 4107 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: lobster

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-12618 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Air Fryer Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Freezing the crumb-coated mozzarella before air-frying is the trick that keeps the cheese from escaping. The sticks come out crisp outside and stretchy within, ready for marinara.

AmericanAppetizer38 minServes 1072 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sticks

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-17133 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Air fryer mozzarella sticks

Air fryer mozzarella sticks is a American dish prepared from its core ingredients in a straightforward, home-style way. Serve it fresh and hot where appropriate.

AmericanStarters & nibbles1 hr 30 minServes 3–437 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-3288 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Air Fryer Onion Rings

Golden, crunchy onion rings with a Parmesan and paprika panko coating, crisped in the air fryer — an addictive snack or side.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish, Snack20 minServes 4268 kcalVegetarianDiabetic

Main ingredient: onions

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-12620 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Russet potato wedges are soaked, dried and seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika and black pepper, then air fried in two stages until golden and crisp, with parmesan and parsley to finish.

AmericanSide0 min4 servings127 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-5960 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Air Fryer Shrimp

Extra-large shrimp briefly brined with salt, sugar and baking soda, tossed in smoked paprika, garlic powder and Italian seasoning oil, air fried and finished with lemon.

AmericanMain course21 minServes 452 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-10207 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Hollowed bell peppers are packed with a beef, rice and tomato filling and air-fried until the pepper walls turn tender. A blanket of Colby Jack melts over the top in the last few minutes.

AmericanDinner, Main Course30 minServes 4712 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-18138 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli

Cheese ravioli are dipped in beaten egg, coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs and air-fried until the pasta pillows turn crisp and golden. A bowl of marinara alongside makes the crunchy bites complete.

AmericanAppetizer20 minServes 4213 kcalVegetarianDiabetic

Main ingredient: eggs

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-18191 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Bone-in turkey breast salted under the skin, spread with a garlic, rosemary, thyme and sage butter, rubbed with oil and baking powder and air fried until the skin crisps.

AmericanMain course55 minServes 4224 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: turkey

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-10211 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

A whole chicken rubbed with olive oil and a paprika-garlic Italian seasoning blend, air-fried until the skin is crisp and the meat stays tender and juicy.

AmericanDinner, Main Course1 hr 5 minServes 8122 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-12634 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Almond Bostock

Brioche slices brushed with almond syrup and spread with a thick almond filling, baked with sliced almonds and dusted with powdered sugar.

AmericanDessert1 hr10 servings430 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee

HB-9616 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Almond Butter Cookies

Light, chewy butter cookies flavored with ground almonds and almond extract. Each cookie is topped with sliced almonds.

AmericanSnack18 minServes 2490 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: almonds

Pairs well with: tea, coffee

HB-5492 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Almond Butter Protein Bars

No-bake bars pressed from almond butter, protein powder, hemp seeds and ground flax, topped with melted chocolate and sea salt and chilled before slicing.

AmericanSnackServes 12328 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: quinoa

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-11210 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Almond Poppy Seed Muffins

Moist, fluffy muffins flavored with almond extract and poppy seeds, with sour cream and brown sugar in the batter and sliced almonds scattered on top.

AmericanDessert39 minServes 15212 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flour

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee

HB-12643 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Amazing Eggplant Parmesan

Crisp panko-crusted eggplant slices baked and layered with marinara and mozzarella until bubbling, with Parmesan over the top.

AmericanDinner, Main Course1 hr 40 minServes 6473 kcalVegetarianDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: eggplant

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-17566 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

AMAZING Texas Sheet Cake

A large, thin chocolate sheet cake with a moist, tender crumb, covered while warm with a pourable cocoa frosting and a scattering of chopped pecans or walnuts.

AmericanCake, Dessert50 minServes 24383 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: flour

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-17609 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Ambrosia Salad

Mandarin oranges, pineapple, cherries, coconut and marshmallows folded into a whipped cream mixture.

AmericanDessert10 minServes 6437 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: mandarin orange

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-4294 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Amish Breakfast Casserole

A large baked casserole of eggs, hash brown potatoes, bacon, and onion with three cheeses: cheddar, cottage cheese, and Swiss. It fills a 9x13-inch dish and serves 12, at 314 calories and ¾ oz of protein per serving.

AmericanBreakfast1 hr 5 minServes 12314 kcalGluten-free

Main ingredient: Eggs

Pairs well with: Fresh fruit, Whole grain toast, Coffee

HB-5478 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Amish Broccoli Salad

A salad of raw broccoli and cauliflower florets with fried bacon and cheddar in a mayonnaise and sour cream dressing, from Amish cooks in Navarre, Ohio.

AmericanSalad45 minGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: broccoli

HB-5545 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Amish Onion Fritters

Spoon-dropped fritters of chopped white onion in a flour, cornmeal and milk batter, pan-fried until golden and crisp.

AmericanDessert20 minServes: 6111 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: all-purpose flour

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee

HB-8830 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Amish Sunday Savior Casserole

Ground beef and onion baked with carrots, celery and peas over egg noodles in a cream of mushroom and milk sauce. Half the cheddar melts through the casserole while the rest browns on top in a 9x13-inch dish.

AmericanMain course45 minServes 6661 kcalHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: spices

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-8831 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Angel Food Cake

A tall, feather-light cake leavened only by whipped egg whites and cake flour, baked in an ungreased tube pan and cooled upside down.

AmericanDessert55 minServes 12163 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-5977 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Angel Food Cupcakes

Ultra-fluffy, delicate angel food cupcakes topped with fresh whipped cream and berries — an airy, sweet base for light summer treats.

AmericanDessert42 minServes 12143 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-17708 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Angel Hair Pasta Salad

A chilled salad of fine angel hair pasta tossed with diced raw vegetables, quick-pickled red onion, mayonnaise and tender fresh herbs.

AmericanSalad0 min6 to 8 servings86 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: angel hair pasta

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, soup

HB-5979 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Appalachian Apple Stack Cake

A tall Appalachian stack cake of six spiced layers made with sorghum syrup and buttermilk, filled with cinnamon-spiced apple butter and topped with whipped buttermilk cream.

American1 hr 45 min8–12 servings775 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: pans

HB-12653 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Apple Brown Betty

Sliced apples tossed in lemon juice and layered with a brown-sugar crumb spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cardamom, baked until crisp.

AmericanDessert1 hr 20 minServes 8388 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: apples

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee

HB-5991 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Apple Caramel Bombs

Biscuit dough balls filled with cinnamon apples and a whole caramel, baked in cinnamon sugar and finished with caramel sauce and a toasted nut crunch.

AmericanMain courseVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: apple

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-8835 · Hand-built original

Ingredients & method

Install Recipe IndexPut the index on your home screen — it opens full-screen and works offline with the recipes saved on this device.

A new version is available