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Buttermilk Pancakes

Fluffy golden pancakes with a soft middle and warm diner-style comfort.

πŸ₯¬ VegetarianπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 GlutenπŸ₯š Egg⏱ 25 min

Southern Biscuits

Flaky, buttery biscuits that split into soft layers.

πŸ₯¬ VegetarianπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 Gluten⏱ 30 min

Biscuits & Gravy

Creamy pepper gravy poured over warm Southern biscuits.

πŸ— Non-Veg OptionπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 Gluten⏱ 40 min

Avocado Toast

Fresh, bright avocado toast with West Coast simplicity.

🌱 Vegan / Vegan Option🌾 Gluten⏱ 12 min

Breakfast Burrito

A filling breakfast wrap with smoky Southwest flavor.

πŸ— Non-Veg OptionπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 GlutenπŸ₯š Egg⏱ 30 min

French Toast

Custardy golden toast with cinnamon and maple syrup.

πŸ₯¬ VegetarianπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 GlutenπŸ₯š Egg⏱ 25 min

Blueberry Muffins

Soft muffins filled with juicy blueberries.

πŸ₯¬ VegetarianπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 GlutenπŸ₯š Egg⏱ 35 min

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Warm oatmeal with soft apples and cozy cinnamon.

🌱 Vegan / Vegan OptionπŸ₯› Dairy⏱ 15 min

New York Deli Sandwich

A stacked deli sandwich with crunch and tang.

πŸ— Non-Veg OptionπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 Gluten⏱ 15 min

Grilled Cheese

Crisp buttery bread with melted cheese inside.

πŸ₯¬ VegetarianπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 Gluten⏱ 15 min

Tomato Soup

Smooth tomato soup made for grilled cheese days.

πŸ₯¬ VegetarianπŸ₯› Dairy⏱ 35 min

Cobb Salad

A colorful composed salad with creamy, crisp, fresh bites.

πŸ— Non-Veg OptionπŸ₯› DairyπŸ₯š Egg⏱ 25 min

Southwest Bowl

A fresh bowl with beans, lime and smoky seasoning.

🌱 Vegan / Vegan Optionβœ… No major listed allergen⏱ 30 min

Lobster Roll

A coastal New England roll with sweet lobster.

🐟 SeafoodπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 Gluten🦐 Shellfish⏱ 25 min

Corn Chowder

Creamy, sweet, comforting chowder.

πŸ₯¬ VegetarianπŸ₯› Dairy⏱ 40 min

Mac & Cheese

Creamy pasta with a golden baked top.

πŸ₯¬ VegetarianπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 Gluten⏱ 40 min

Classic Cheeseburger

A juicy diner-style cheeseburger.

πŸ— Non-Veg OptionπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 Gluten⏱ 30 min

Texas BBQ Plate

Smoky, bold, slow-cooked barbecue comfort.

πŸ— Non-Veg Option🌾 Gluten⏱ 3 hrs

Jambalaya

A one-pot Louisiana rice dish with deep spice.

🐟 Seafood🦐 Shellfish⏱ 55 min

Gumbo

Rich, soulful gumbo with layered flavor.

🐟 Seafood🌾 Gluten🦐 Shellfish⏱ 1 hr 20 min

Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza

Thick, saucy and cheesy Chicago comfort.

πŸ₯¬ VegetarianπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 Gluten⏱ 1 hr

Meatloaf

Homestyle meatloaf with a tangy glaze.

πŸ— Non-Veg Option🌾 GlutenπŸ₯š Egg⏱ 1 hr

Chicken Pot Pie

Creamy filling under a golden crust.

πŸ— Non-Veg OptionπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 Gluten⏱ 1 hr

Black Bean Chili

A hearty meatless chili with smoky spice.

🌱 Vegan / Vegan Optionβœ… No major listed allergen⏱ 45 min

Apple Pie

Classic spiced apple pie with a flaky crust.

πŸ₯¬ VegetarianπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 Gluten⏱ 1 hr 15 min

Peach Cobbler

Juicy peaches with a golden biscuit-like topping.

πŸ₯¬ VegetarianπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 Gluten⏱ 55 min

Brownies

Fudgy chocolate brownies with a soft center.

πŸ₯¬ VegetarianπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 GlutenπŸ₯š Egg⏱ 40 min

Cheesecake

Dense, creamy New York-style cheesecake.

πŸ₯¬ VegetarianπŸ₯› Dairy🌾 GlutenπŸ₯š Egg⏱ 1 hr 20 min

Lemonade

Fresh sweet-tart lemonade.

🌱 Vegan / Vegan Optionβœ… No major listed allergen⏱ 10 min

Cold Brew Coffee

Smooth cold brew coffee concentrate.

🌱 Vegan / Vegan Optionβœ… No major listed allergen⏱ 12 hrs
Cook 101

101 American dishes library.

A neatly organized collection of classic, regional and everyday American dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, sides, desserts and drinks.

4. Avocado ToastFull Recipe
6. French ToastFull Recipe
11. Tomato SoupFull Recipe
12. Cobb SaladFull Recipe
14. Lobster RollFull Recipe
15. Corn ChowderFull Recipe
16. Mac & CheeseFull Recipe
19. JambalayaFull Recipe
20. GumboFull Recipe
22. MeatloafFull Recipe
25. Apple PieFull Recipe
27. BrowniesFull Recipe
28. CheesecakeFull Recipe
29. LemonadeFull Recipe
31. Hash BrownsComing Soon
35. CornbreadComing Soon
36. Caesar SaladComing Soon
37. Turkey ClubComing Soon
38. Clam ChowderComing Soon
39. Potato SaladComing Soon
40. ColeslawComing Soon
41. BLT SandwichComing Soon
43. Hot DogsComing Soon
50. StuffingComing Soon
51. Pot RoastComing Soon
54. Texas ChiliComing Soon
55. Fish TacosComing Soon
56. Crab CakesComing Soon
59. BBQ BeansComing Soon
60. Baked BeansComing Soon
64. Fajita BowlComing Soon
65. NachosComing Soon
66. QuesadillaComing Soon
69. Ranch SaladComing Soon
70. Skillet CornComing Soon
71. Hush PuppiesComing Soon
72. Deviled EggsComing Soon
74. Tuna MeltComing Soon
77. Sloppy JoesComing Soon
82. Pecan PieComing Soon
83. Key Lime PieComing Soon
86. Pumpkin PieComing Soon
88. Maple DonutsComing Soon
89. S’moresComing Soon
92. Iced TeaComing Soon
93. MilkshakeComing Soon
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