Recipes

The perfect treat after a day in the saddle.

If it's good enough for the King of Country...

This recipe comes from the kitchens of The Fort, A Colorado institution.

This sweet treat gets a kick from green chiles!

A homestyle classic gets a Southwestern makeover.

This sweet and smoky dish has a little crunch and a whole lot of bite!

A delicious dish straight from the kitchen of celebrity ranch cook Chef Lenny!

Try this reader-submitted recipe straight from the heart of Texas.

It just isn’t summer without ribs, and they don’t get much easier than this.

Turn up the heat with this Southwest-inspired dish!

This hearty black bean soup gets a Western upgrade with plenty of bacon! Great for warming up after a cold day doing chores.

Potatoes with bacon, sour cream, green onions, and cheese? The answer is always yes. Also, 10 rules for surviving holiday dinners and how to keep your friends and family, well, your friends and family.

An easy Pecan Pie recipe from Jeff Tracy, the Cowboy Cook!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and this pumpkin pie recipe from Jeff Tracy the Cowboy Cook is sure to impress family and guests. (Feel free to send practice pies to the American Cowboy office for taste testing...)

Straight from the Man in Black, this old-fashioned chili serves 12 people, three servings each!

The humble pork chop get a sweet and sophisticated upgrade!

Fall is just around the corner, and these zingy beans with bacon are a perfect stick-to-your ribs side!

Roasted turkey legs might be our favorite part about summer fairs and rodeos. Recreate this fair favorite at home!

From the kitchen of Jeff Tracy, The Cowboy Cook is this refreshing and patriotic dessert! Perfect for a summer picnic!

This flavorful roast has been a Fort favorite since 1963.

Grilled chicken salad is the perfect summertime meal! In this video, Cowboy Cook Jeff Tracy shows you how to whip up this delicious dish.

Like John Wayne in Big Trail, these ribs are ready for a starring role. And an expert chimes in with tips and tricks for cooking the perfect ribs!

Synonymous with the Old West, sourdough was a dietary staple of pioneers, miners, and cowboys.