55 All-American Family Dinners

Rustle up a famous American classic for the family tonight.

US favourites like Barbecue Ribs, juicy Burgers with Onion Rings, Meatball Subs and Mac and Cheese are the ultimate family feasts. Whether you're craving a trendy New York Classic, or Southern American comfort food, we've got jaw-dropping recipes that were made for sharing. Grab a fork and dig in.

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Make Your Own Tacos Bar

For the Chipotle Turkey Taco Filling: In a small skillet preheated over medium high heat, add oil and turkey breast meat. Brown meat 2 or 3 minutes, then add onions and garlic. Cook onions and meat together for another 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chipotl

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Griddle Burger with 18000 Island Dressing and Quick Pickles

For the quick pickles: Add the vinegar, 1/2 cup water, sugar, mustard seeds, salt, garlic and bay leaf to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Once the sugar has dissolved in the simmering liquid, add the cucumbers and dill to a heat-proof container an

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Chicago-Style Hot Dog with Homemade Relish

Set up a large pot with a steamer insert and steam the franks until warm, about 5 minutes. When the franks are almost done, place the buns on top of the franks to steam, 1 to 2 minutes. Place the franks in the buns and top each with some of the onion

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Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Preheat the oven to 190°C.Heat a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the oil. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, the brown sugar, paprika and cayenne. Sear both sides of the chicken until golden, about 4 minutes

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Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Here's the trick to perfect, crispy sweet potatoes every time.

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Buttery Lobster Rolls For Your Baby

Steam the lobster in 2 inches of boiling water until bright pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately shock in an ice bath, and then remove the tail and claw meat. Chop and reserve.Mix the lobster meat, tarragon, celery and lemon juice together in a medium

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Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

1) Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about five minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute more. 2) Add the tomato sauce, tomato puree, water, vinegar, molasses, pepper an

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Hanger Steak Sandwich with Bourbon Creamed Spinach

Sandwich Build: For the glaze, add the orange peel, bourbon, cherry juice and some black pepper to a small saucepan. Simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Your pot may flambe from the bourbon, don't worry- just wait until the alcohol bur

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Crisp Chicken Wings with Chilli-Lime Butter

Cono Sur wine pairing: Boasting floral notes and fresh aromas, Gewurztraminer is the perfect accompaniment to quick and easy chicken wings.

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Creamy Pizza Macaroni and Cheese

Set an oven rack 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente, about 6 minutes. Strain, reserving 1 3/4 cups of the pasta water. Set a

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Ultimate Cheeseburger

Layer your burger with melted cheese, gherkins and lettuce.

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Meatball Subs

1. Preheat oven to 220°C.Place ground sirloin in a large mixing bowl and punch a well into the center of meat. Fill well with the egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire, parsley, cheese, and a little salt and pepper.

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Neely's Wet BBQ Ribs

Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a stockpot or large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Reduce temperature to low and simmer, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, trim the spare ribs,

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Spice-Rubbed Chicken Breast Tacos with BBQ Onions and Coleslaw

Heat the grill to high. Brush the poblanos with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the chiles on the grill and cook until charred on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from the grill, place in a bowl and cover with plastic for 10 minutes

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Creamy Coleslaw

You can't have a garden party without coleslaw.

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Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

For the steak: Begin with setting up an assembly line of dishes. Mix the milk with the eggs in one; the flour mixed with the seasoned salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, paprika and cayenne in another; and the meat in a third. Then have one clean pla

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Grilled Philly Cheese Steak

1) Preheat griddle to high. 2) Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the milk and cook until thickened. Whisk in the cheese and cook until melted. Add dry mustard and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.3) Bru

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Rib Eye Steak with Onion Blue Cheese Sauce

Ree's indulgent sauce works perfectly with steak.

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Pepperoni Pizza Burger Bomba

For the sauce: To a small saucepan over low heat add the oil and garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and seasoning, and mash with the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes,

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The Ultimate Crab Cakes

1) Make the crab cakes first so they have time to firm up in the refrigerator before you cook them. 2) Heat a 2-count of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion gets kind of

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Pretzel Buns with Grilled Dogs and Spicy Cheese Sauce

In a small saucepan, heat the milk, 1/2 cup water, sugar and honey to 105 to 110 degrees F. Add to the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast over the water mixture and wait for at least 10 to 15 minutes until the yeast blooms. In a separate sa

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Chicken Wings with Red Hot Honey Glaze and Blue Cheese-Celery Dip

Bobby Flay's recipe for cooking wings on the barbecue.

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Black Bean and Corn Salad

1) Preheat the griddle to medium. Griddle the corn until lightly charred, about 2 minutes, turning frequently. Transfer the corn to a cutting board and use a serrated knife to remove the kernels. Set aside. 2) In a medium saute pan over medium-hig

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Salmon Burgers with Spring Onion Sour Cream-Cream Cheese Sauce

Cono Sur wine pairing: Whet your appetite with Salmon Burgers served on toasted, crusty buns alongside a nice glass of Pinot Noir.

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Mom's meatloaf

Make like Guy and cover your meatloaf in tomato ketchup before cooking.

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Pulled Pork

This lightened up version of the American classic is a great burger substitute.

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Sausage and Mixed Mushroom Lasagne

Layers of sausage, sauce ricotta and mozzarella, this lasagne is baked to perfection.

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Breakfast Burgers

Pile on the patties to go extreme like the Double-Okie from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Jambalaya

Garnish this Southern American rice dish with spring onions, parsley and tarragon.

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Grilled Chicken with Green Beans and Buttermilk Dressing

Cooking your chicken and beans on a barbecue adds even more flavour.

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Sunny's Tuna Noodle Casserole

Heat the oven to 190°C.Butter a 13 by 9-inch ovenproof dish or lasagne dish and set aside.Cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water according to package directions for al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and immediately place the noodles in a lar

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Nine-Layer Cheeseburger Dip

Preheat the broiler. Open the hamburger buns and arrange on a baking sheet. Brush the buns all over with 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise. Toast until golden on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Cut into very small pieces and set aside.Combine the

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Waffled Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.Add the scallion whites, garlic, allspice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teasp

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Chicken Noodle Casserole

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook until al dente, about 4 minutes. Strain.Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large Du

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Pot Roast with Roasted Vegetables

Preheat the oven to 190°C.Heat a large Dutch oven, with a lid, over medium-high heat. Season the meat generously with salt and pepper, and sprinkle lightly with the flour. Add the oil to the pot, lay the meat in the pan and sear on both sides unt

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Caesar Salad Pizza

For the pizza dough: Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the garlic is softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cool slightly.Whisk the water and sugar in a bowl;

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Tortilla Crusted Catfish Po' Boys

Cut the catfish into 2-inch strips and pat dry. Stir together the flour and 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Whisk another tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning into the buttermilk. Pulse the tortillas in a food

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Twice-Baked Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet. Rub them with the canola oil and bake for 1 hour, making sure they're sufficiently cooked through. Slice the butter into pats. Place in a large mixing bowl and add

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Crispy Chicken and Spring Onion Waffle Sandwich

For the chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, granulated garlic and granulated onion. Place the chicken into a re-sealable bag and pour the buttermilk marinade over the chicken. Marinate for at least 2 hours, or over

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Moist and Easy Cornbread

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Lightly grease an 8-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, buttermilk, and butter. Pour the butter

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Bacon Macaroni Cheese Toastie

For the mac and cheese: In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente; drain. Set an extra-large frying pan, or a large heavy saucepan, over medium-low heat and cook the bacon until crispy and the fat renders out, 10 to 12 minutes.

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Cranberry Glazed Sticky Chicken Wings

Preheat the broiler to high with an oven rack set about 4 inches from the heat source. Remove the tips of the wings and discard or save for making stock. Use kitchen shears or a knife to separate the wings at the joint.Toss the chicken wings and vege

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Fully Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Preheat the oven to 175°C.Place the potatoes on a roasting tray and bake for 45 minutes. When done, the tip of a paring knife should go through the potatoes easily.Slice the bacon into lardons (thin strips) and cook in a large, heavy-bottomed pot

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Lightened-Up Slow-Cooker Chicken Buffalo Dip

Put the cream cheese, chicken, Cheddar, buttermilk, hot sauce, flour, Worcestershire, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder in a slow cooker, and stir to roughly combine.Cover, and cook on high for 2 hours; the mixture should be bubbling and the Ch

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New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp Dip

Special equipment: 5-cup grill-safe casserole dishMelt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the chili sauce, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire, cayenne, oregano, paprika and hot sauce. Bring to a low simmer and

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Garlic Cheese Bread Sticks

Set an oven rack on the bottom position and preheat the oven to 200°C.Melt the butter in a pan with the garlic and bring to a simmer. Brush the garlic butter over the bread, lay slices of the mozzarella on top and sprinkle with the chopped parsle

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Pulled pork with mango BBQ sauce

1) Combine the rub ingredients in a small bowl and massage the rub into the pork shoulder until well coated. Set aside while you make BBQ sauce. You could do this a day ahead and keep refrigerated until ready to use. 2) To make the BBQ sauce, in a l

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Comfort Meatballs

For the meatballs: In bowl, combine the ground beef and oats. Pour in the milk, and then add the onions, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Roll the mixture into tablespoon-size balls and refrigerate them for 30 to 45 minutes to firm. Preheat t

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Campfire Beans

Rinse the beans under cold water, sorting out any rocks or particles. Place the beans in a stockpot with the ham hock and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer for 2 hours, checking occas

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Grilled Chipotle Pork Tacos with Red Coleslaw and Brown Sugar Pineapple

For the pork: Combine the coriander, lime juice, oil, chilli powder, garlic and onions in a large dish. Add the pork slices and turn to coat. Preheat a grill on medium-high heat. For the red slaw: Combine the cabbage, coriander, oil, vinegar, chil

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Chicken Taco Salad

For the chicken: Generously sprinkle both sides of the breasts with the taco seasoning. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken on both sides until deep golden brown on the outside and done in the middle (or

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Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter a 4-quart baking dish. Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain

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Sweet Potato Fries

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2. Place the fries in a bowl and drizzle over the melted butter, olive oil, seasoned salt and pepper to taste, and toss together. Tip onto a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle over the parsley before s

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All-American Down-Home Patriotic Meatloaf Sandwich

For the meatloaf: Preheat the oven to 175°C. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and onions, season with some salt and saute until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes without letting the garlic

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Jambalaya

Garnish this Southern American rice dish with spring onions, parsley and tarragon.

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Sunny's Tuna Noodle Casserole

Heat the oven to 190°C.Butter a 13 by 9-inch ovenproof dish or lasagne dish and set aside.Cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water according to package directions for al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and immediately place the noodles in a lar