29 Classic American Recipes We Love

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Updated April 30, 2020
Fried Chicken, Honey Butter and Biscuit Sandwiches

This sandwich combines so many of our favorite things that our heads might explode. But not before we finish every last bite.

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When we think of American classics our minds jump to the comforting standbys we grew up with: burgers, fried chicken, meatloaf, chocolate chip cookies, and potato salad. Here are some of our all-time favorites that will never get old no matter how often we eat them.

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