Big Americana Feast Collection

My Big Americana Feast Collection includes a little bit of everything. There is creamy guacamole and bacon bites, wings and ribs, mac’n’cheese, garlic bread and rich baked beans as well as an ultimate peanut brownie cheesecake dessert. Stars and stripes-tastic!

Host an Americana Feast

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Big Americana Feast Recipes

This is my suggested collection of recipes which provide a nicely rounded meal. I have split the collection into three ‘courses’.

I would anticipate that the appetizers are served informally with drinks to start. The entrees (main course) can be served family style at the table and the dessert obviously comes last!

For the lowdown on all my suggestions surrounding this recipe collections, make sure to check out my main Americana Feast post.

Appetizers

Guacamole

Holy Guacamole! Did you know that you can own a house and enjoy avocado on a regular basis? I’m living proof folks! Guacamole is a family favourite around these parts this is my recipe for a fully loaded but nearly smooth guacamole. So tasty!

Serve plain tortilla chips with the guacamole for ultimate scooping.

Bacon & Cherry Bites

My Bacon & Cherry Bites are the perfect canape for almost any occasion. And I know they sound weird and I know that your guests will give you the side eye before trying them but trust me, you’ll wish you made double because everyone loves them, even the strongest sceptics. Including me!

Entrees

BBQ Pork Ribs – Boiled & Baked

BBQ Pork Ribs are one of my favourite sticky, sweet and smoky treats. Individual spare ribs are first boiled and then baked in the oven to produce soft and tender glazed morsels. They’re perfect for nearly any occasion.  

Southern Baked Chicken Wings

Southern Baked Chicken Wings are a spicy and crunchy American classic. My version is baked, not fried which makes them perfect for hands off cooking. A buttermilk marinade makes sure that my wings are tender and soft on the inside too. As a bonus, they're shockingly easy to make!

Easy Creamy Coleslaw with Crème Fraîche

A Light & Easy Creamy Coleslaw is a staple of any cooks repertoire and everyone seems to have their own classic recipe. This is mine. Its light, sweet and crunchy without being claggy or feeling like a “healthier” version of something better.

Easy Boston Baked Beans

My Easy Boston Baked Beans are a whole world away from our everyday baked beans. These beans are rich, sticky and deeply savoury. They’re a classic American side which is perfect with BBQ. But do try them on toast!

Cheesy Garlic Rolls

My Cheesy Garlic Rolls are the perfect grab-and-go version of my ever popular Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread. The enriched bread is gorgeously soft, the cheese stringy and the garlic bordering on spicy. You’re going to want to make a double batch!

Baked Macaroni Cheese

Baked Macaroni Cheese is the ultimate American side dish! My basic mac’n’cheese recipe includes a creamy and velvety sauce packed with three cheeses topped with a crunchy panko and mozzarella crust. Its perfect as a side or gussied up with any manner of extras to make a whole feast on its own.

I would also suggest serving a very simply leafy green salad. baby spinach or rocket (arugula) leaves are my favourite. As an alternative, my Caesar Salad recipe is pretty spectacular and right on theme!

Dessert

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

My Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake does what it says on the tin but in a rather decadent and sophisticated way! Not too sweet or too rich despite it's brownie base, it's significantly quicker and easier to make than you'd ever imagine! Give this Americana inspired cheesecake a go and I promise it will be a firm favourite forever more!

My Chocolate Lime Pie with Italian Meringue would make a great alternative dessert. (Or you could make both!)

Drinks for Americana Feasts

Check out my dedicated post all about Americana Inspired Drinks.

I’ve included ideas for soft and alcoholic drinks as well as some ideas for hot drinks. There should be something for everyone and something for every season.

I’ve also given you loads of advice about how and in what to serve your drinks.

Looking for Other Americana Collections?

This collection is designed to be easily prepared and served as well as being suitable for just a few people or many.

But I have also put together collections which involve an alternative selection of traditionally American inspired recipes and one that is wholly vegetarian. Check them out now!

Everyday Americana Feasts

Whats more, I’ve put together a selection of Americana inspired menus which don’t require you to have any friends! They’re smaller menus perfect for 1 or 2 people. But they can also be easily scaled up to feed more people in a slightly simpler way.

Still Have Questions?

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The checklist includes worksheets to help you plan your guest list, the final menu, and everything you need to serve the feast. It also includes timelines and checklists for preparing the food in advance, preparing the table, and hosting on the day. Plus it includes a bonus shopping list!

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