The 50 Most American Recipes to Make for America’s 250th Birthday
We Americans love our burgers, clam chowder and good ol' apple pie. But what's on the menu in your neighborhood? We crossed the country to find the most American recipes of all time.
Apple Pie
Meat Loaf
Fried Chicken
Potato Salad
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
General Tso’s Chicken
Brownie Sundae
Crab Cakes
Pot Roast
Tater Tot Hot Dish
Marionberry Pie
Lobster Rolls
Oklahoma Onion Burger
Fry Bread Tacos
Barbecue Brisket
My husband and our five grown children look forward to it as much as they do our Christmas turkey. —Bettye Miller, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
California Roll
Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza
Reuben Sandwich
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Kansas City-Style Ribs
Our family recipe for ribs has evolved to near perfection. These country-style beauties are a legend in our close circle. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Southern Mac and Cheese
Cornbread
A friend gave me this homemade cornbread recipe several years ago, and it's my favorite of all I've tried. I love to serve the melt-in-your-mouth side hot from the oven with butter and syrup. It gets rave reviews on holidays and at potluck dinners. —Nicole Callen, Auburn, California

















































