American Cuisine Recipes
Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake
With whole grains and mashed banana in the mix, I like to think of this cake as two-thirds healthy－but most importantly, this easy cake is 100% delicious and an ideal way to use those over-ripe bananas! For those who may not know, the Fountain Avenue Kitchen didn’t start as a website. I began sharing recipes…
Baked Pancake Pizza
This nutritious pancake batter can be poured into a cake pan and baked as a pancake “pizza” that’s as fun to make and decorate as it is eat. Naturally grain- and dairy-free, the batter can also be adjusted to be peanut- or tree nut-free. If you give a girl a pancake…she might actually want to…
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Learn how to get perfectly crisp skin and tender, succulent meat every time with one simple method and a few helpful tips. Easy enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for a crowd. Crispy, almost cracker-crisp skin. Tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. This recipe is a spinoff of my Most Flavorful Roasted Turkey Legs and Thighs recipe, using…
Baked Pumpkin Pancakes (Grain-Free)
Simple (but perhaps unexpected!) ingredients come together with ease for these protein- and fiber-rich pancakes that bake to perfection in 10 short minutes! Pumpkin and almonds hold a special affinity for one another. Generally speaking, combining these two ingredients has the potential for greatness. Yet the concept of combining them to create a nutritious and…
Oven Fried Green Tomatoes
These Oven “Fried” Green Tomatoes give you all the irresistible crunch of the southern classic—minus the fryer. Baked until golden, the Parmesan-panko crust provides the ultimate savory, crispy contrast to the tart green tomatoes. At the end of the growing season last year, Emily had lots of green tomatoes. She picked them on the eve of the…
Best Tuna Melts (Easy, Crispy & Cheesy)
Crunchy bread, two kinds of melty cheese, and minimal mayo make this the best tuna melt I’ve ever had. Economical, easy and delicious! Whenever my dad went out for lunch, there was a 99% chance he’d order a tuna melt. It was his thing, so my home version had a high bar to clear. My…
Bison Burgers
Love a good beef burger but want something leaner that’s still really flavorful? Bison is a great option. The taste is mild—not gamey—and because it’s leaner, your burgers won’t be greasy. Over the last few years, I’ve been using ground bison interchangeably with ground beef. What began as a simple way to vary the usual…
No-Mayo Broccoli Salad
This classic-tasting broccoli salad relies on a honey and Dijon infused vinaigrette to keep it light yet incredibly flavorful. Perfect for those who don’t (and do!) love mayo. In surveys aimed at ranking the most polarizing foods, mayonnaise consistently tracks as a top vote-getter. The thick, creamy condiment ranks right up there with the likes…
Yellow Sour Cream Cake
Looking for a yellow cake that feels familiar but a little elevated? This one delivers. It’s light, tender, and just sweet enough to make any occasion feel special. Birthday dinners, weekend entertaining, and “just because” situations any night of the week are excellent reasons to bake this yellow cake. It boasts the most tender crumb…
Perfect Chocolate Frosting
Looking for a frosting with exceptional chocolate flavor that’s not too sweet? This is your recipe! Have you ever found yourself eating a cake and thinking it would be perfect if the icing was just a bit less sweet? If so, this recipe is for you. Originally featured alongside the Yellow Sour Cream Cake in…
Punxsutawney Punch
Celebrate Groundhog Day with this crowd-pleasing cocktail, which is a spin on a Greyhound with Paloma vibes and options to use vodka, gin, or tequila. It’s the ultimate customizable drink! My older son had a Groundhog Day party last year, and we decided he needed a signature drink. What’s a theme party without one?? He…
Air Fryer Salmon Bites (with broiler method)
Buttery, tender salmon with seared edges and incredible flavor is incredibly easy to make—in less than 15 minutes, start to finish! Note: This post contains lots of servings options for the salmon bites, which will provide you with countless deliciously easy meals in short order. The mix-and-match opportunities are truly endless! Every month, I teach cooking classes…
