Admit it—you take American food for granted. You've been guilty of huffing down questionable hot dogs and have made Easy Mac on more than one occasion. Shame on you.
Go back to your roots with these classic American recipes from Food52. Because, really, you have no business trying to attempt Thai food if you haven't mastered these simple staples. Get to it.
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