Are you a home chef and spoiled for choice on American recipes to prepare for your home food business? Today you’re in luck look no further.
America has always been known as a melting pot of different cultures and cuisines which also means that there is no shortage of amazing American food. While it might be easy to think of burgers, fries, hot dogs, and pizza when we think about American cuisine, there are plenty of other recipes that are just as delicious and quintessentially American.
In this article, we will share with you 20 awesome American recipes from all across the United States that you should definitely try making for your customers.
Awesome American Recipes You Can Try Out
1. Grandma’s Lasagna
Grandma’s lasagna is one of the most popular dishes in America and it’s no surprise. This traditional Italian recipe has been adapted and modified by Americans to create a dish that is both tasty and easy to make. This lasagna recipe uses a lot of fresh ingredients including meatballs, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and basil leaves.
This lasagna dish is always a hit with customers and is sure to be one of the best-selling dishes on your menu. Click here to see how to prepare it.
2. Buffalo Wings
Who doesn’t love a good party snack? Buffalo wings are deep-fried chicken wings that are spiced with cayenne pepper, vinegar, and butter. They’re served hot with blue cheese dressing for dipping. This is a popular bar food in America and can be served as an appetizer or entrée (it’s also great for kids).
The wings can be served plain or with one of many different sauces including barbecue, honey mustard, or spicy garlic sauce. Buffalo wing is one meal that finds its way to the menu of every restaurant and diner, and I think your home food business shouldn’t be an exception. Click here to see how to prepare them.
3. Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is a portion of comfort food that everyone knows. It’s easy to make, tasty, and can be made with different types of pasta or cheeses.
It’s a great addition to any menu, especially if you’re catering to families. Mac and cheese are easy to make and can be served with different types of meats or vegetables. You can also add different types of cheeses like cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, or even Parmesan if you want the dish to have more flavor. Click here for some mac and cheese recipes!
4. Pot roast
This is a classic dish that will never go out of style. It’s easy to make and can be served with vegetables, potatoes, or even pasta. Pot roast is made by cooking beef in liquid over low heat until tender, then adding vegetables and seasonings. The longer you cook it the better it tastes!
The slow cooking process tenderizes the meat while retaining moisture. The cooking liquid that results from this method will have the added flavor of the vegetables used along with the meat itself. It can be served with noodles or potatoes, depending on personal preference or cultural background (potato dumplings are popular in Sweden). The term pot roast comes from its cooking method—the ingredients are placed into an uncovered pot over low heat until done—and not necessarily because it’s made in a pot as opposed to being roasted over coals outdoors (although if you have access to such equipment this would produce excellent results).
Pot roast is a crowd-pleaser, so it’s a great option for catering. It’s also easy to make in large quantities, so you can serve it at parties or events. Click here for some pot roast recipes!
5. Apple Pie
Apple pie is a classic American dessert that’s easy to make and universally loved by kids and adults alike. The best part about apple pie is that it’s so simple to make, you can use fresh apples or canned ones. The only thing you need to watch out for is not over-baking the crust, which will make it tough and chewy instead of flaky.
You can make an apple pie from scratch, or buy store-bought crust to save time. If you do use a store-bought crust, look for one that doesn’t contain trans fats or high fructose corn syrup—these are common ingredients in many brands of frozen pie dough. Click here for some apple pie recipes!
6. Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs are one of the most popular comfort foods in the world. It’s also super easy to make, especially if you opt for store-bought sauce and meatballs instead of making them from scratch. You can serve spaghetti with meatballs over pasta or rice, which makes it a great dish for kids who are picky about their food.
The first step to making spaghetti and meatballs is preparing the sauce. Some recipes call for the marinara sauce while others use gravy or tomato paste as their base ingredients. Whichever you prefer, you can click here to check different spaghetti and meatball recipes.
7. Deep-Dish Pizza
Deep-dish pizza is a Chicago invention, and it’s a pizza with a thick crust and lots of toppings. It’s also not to be confused with stuffed pizza, which has an even thicker crust and lots of cheese in addition to the tomato sauce.
Deep-dish pizzas are the most popular type of pizza in Chicago—and they should be! Not only do they taste incredible, but their shape makes them easy to hold while eating them. It is a must-have American recipe to cook in an environment with a large amount of sports lovers. Click here to see how to prepare it.
8. Chocolate chip cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are one of the most beloved desserts in all of America. They’re a staple at birthday parties, picnics, and school bake sales. They’re simple to make and easy to eat, and they taste great. Everyone has their own secret recipe for chocolate chip cookies, but the ingredients are always the same: butter, sugar, eggs (and sometimes an egg substitute), flour, vanilla extract, salt, and chocolate chips. This is why any cookie recipe can be modified into a chocolate chip cookie if you simply add some of those ingredients!
9. Burgers
Burgers are one of America’s greatest culinary creations. You can make them yourself at home, and then decide what you want to put on top of them! There are a lot of different kinds of burgers that you can make at home, including veggie burgers and turkey burgers. But the most popular kind is beef burgers. Your standard burger is made up of a patty (usually ground meat), cheese slices (or other toppings), onions, and lettuce on a bun.
10. Nachos
Nachos are popular American snack food but they can also be served as an appetizer. They are popular in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
They consist of chips covered in melted cheese and other toppings. Nachos are usually served with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and jalapenos. The chips can be made from tortilla chips or pita bread as well as different kinds of tortillas such as corn and flour.
11. Corn Dogs
Corn dogs are another popular American snack food. They are usually served at fairs, sporting events, and other festivals. Corn dogs consist of a hot dog wrapped in a piece of cornmeal batter and deep fried. The hot dog is then typically served on a stick with ketchup or mustard on the side for dipping. They are also served with french fries, but they can also be served with other side dishes.
12. S’mores
S’mores are an American campfire treat. They consist of a toasted marshmallow and a piece of chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers. S’mores can be made with different types of chocolate including milk chocolate and white chocolate as well as with different kinds of marshmallows including regular ones and large ones.
It’s easy! Once you’ve got your fire going and the chocolate melted down into little squares—you can do this by setting the bar in tin foil on top of the flames with another piece of foil over top—it’s time for assembly! Just lay out your graham crackers, and place a square of chocolate on each one followed by a big marshmallow. Close up with another graham cracker half and enjoy!
13. Fried Chicken and Waffles
One of the most well-known southern dishes, fried chicken and waffles combines two delicious comfort foods. The crispy fried chicken is served on top of a soft, warm waffle that has been topped with syrup and butter. It’s a perfect combination that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
Cast iron skillets are perfect for frying chicken. If you don’t have one, buy one. You’ll use it for more than just fried chicken and waffles—and you’ll love how well it keeps your food warm throughout the night (or day).
Waffle makers are also a must-have kitchen tool, and if you don’t already own one, it’s time to get on that! Not only can they turn out delicious waffles in no time at all, but they also make great plates for our favorite comfort foods like pizza and tacos. A word of warning: Don’t overfill your waffle maker with batter or else your waffles will overflow when they’re done cooking!
14. Chicken tortilla soup
This recipe calls for common ingredients like chicken broth and canned diced tomatoes, but those are just the basics. To make it your own, add some of your favorite Mexican ingredients: corn, green chilies, jalapenos (or serranos), cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder—the possibilities are endless!
Before you start cooking the chicken and garlic in a large pot with water or broth (you can use whatever you have on hand), prep all of your other ingredients: dice up an onion and any optional veggies (like bell peppers). The best thing about this recipe is that you can even use frozen corn instead of fresh if necessary!
15. Fried Cheese Curds
This is one of the people’s favorites. Fried cheese curds are a delicious treat that can be found all over America. If you’re looking for an easy way to make this snack at home, follow these steps:
- Use a deep fryer and make sure it is clean before beginning the process.
- Add salt and pepper powder to taste, as well as any other spices that might appeal to your palate (like oregano).
16. Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
This sandwich usually consists of thinly sliced beef and melted cheese served on an Italian roll. It is often topped with onions and green peppers, but this is not always the case. Some variations of the sandwich contain mushrooms or spinach instead of green peppers. The sandwich is served with French fries or steak fries, although sometimes it is served without any side dish at all. Click here to see this recipe.
17. Cinnamon Rolls
Some people think cinnamon rolls are only for breakfast, but you can make them any time of the day. They are easy to make and only require a few ingredients: yeast, milk, sugar, and butter.
Making cinnamon rolls is not as scary as it looks. They are made from a simple yeast dough, which is then filled with lots of brown sugar and cinnamon, rolled up, and baked. If you want to make this American treat for your business, click here to see this recipe.
18. Boston Cream Pie
Boston Cream Pie is a pastry cream-filled cake with chocolate icing. It was named after the city of Boston, Massachusetts where it was first created in 1856 at the Parker House Hotel.
Boston Cream Pie is popularly served in restaurants and bakeries throughout the United States. It’s a combination of two desserts: the cake, which consists of two layers each made from flour, eggs, butter or vegetable oil, milk or water, and sugar; and a filling made from milk or cream thickened with egg yolks then flavored with vanilla extract. The cake gets its richness from the buttery batter while its texture comes from using eggs as an ingredient instead of just adding them as an extra step like most cakes do to make them rise up higher (or rise at all).
19. Devil’s Food Cake
Devil’s food cake is a chocolate cake made with cocoa powder, butter or vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs. It’s traditionally baked in two 9-inch round cake pans and topped with fluffy frosting. The name comes from the reddish color of the cake batter after adding cocoa powder to it. Devil’s food is commonly served as an alternative to white or yellow cakes at parties and other celebrations.
20. Cornbread
Cornbread is a staple of American cuisine, and it’s a quick and easy recipe to make. It’s also versatile: It can be served with many different meals, from soups to salads to casseroles. Cornbread is a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob that you’ve already cooked for dinner (and if you don’t have leftovers, this recipe works just fine with fresh kernels). Topped with butter or honey at breakfast or brunch, cornbread makes an ideal accompaniment to eggs—or any other morning meal that calls for something sweet.
Conclusion
American recipes are incredibly varied and delicious. Now that you’ve gotten your spider senses triggered it’s time to break out your apron and get cooking for your customers! These recipes are simple, delicious, and sure to please everyone. If you are still thinking whether to start your home food business, here’s something to help you reach a decision.
