Recipes from USA
American cooking is regional, not national — New England clam chowder, Caribbean-rooted jerk, the cheeseburger from anywhere with a flattop. The thread that runs through everything is comfort done seriously.
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Cheeseburger
Juicy beef and cheese burger, ready in 20 minutes.
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Pancakes
Fluffy American pancakes with butter and maple syrup, perfect for weekends.
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Clam Chowder
Clam chowder is the emblematic soup of New England — a creamy, thick chowder with fresh clams, potatoes, smoked bacon, and onion, enriched with milk and cream.
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BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pulled pork has its roots in the slow-barbecue traditions of the American South, where pork shoulder — a tough, collagen-rich cut — was cooked low and slow for…
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Mac and Cheese
Although cheese and pasta has European roots — early versions appear in Italian and English cookbooks from the 14th century — the American version solidified…
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Gumbo
Gumbo is considered the dish that best defines Louisiana cuisine, a vibrant fusion of African, French, Spanish, and Native American traditions that met in New…
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Buffalo Wings
Buffalo Wings were invented in 1964 at the Anchor Bar restaurant in Buffalo, New York, according to the most widely told culinary legend, when owner Teressa…
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Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie is closely tied to the Florida Keys islands, particularly Key West, where the small green limes known as 'Key limes' were widely cultivated before…
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Philly Cheesesteak
The Philly Cheesesteak sandwich was invented in the 1930s by Pat Olivieri, a hot dog vendor in Philadelphia who one day decided to grill strips of beef on his…
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Cornbread
Cornbread has roots predating European colonization, with Native American peoples cultivating and grinding corn centuries before colonists arrived, who quickly…
Flavours of USA
The cuisine of USA is built on roasts, hearty bakes, seasonal vegetables and comforting classics. The 10 recipes gathered on this page lean on those everyday building blocks, so you can bring an authentic taste of USA to your own kitchen without hunting down hard-to-find ingredients or specialist equipment. Each one keeps the techniques approachable while staying true to the way the dish is traditionally made.
What you can cook here
Browse dishes such as Cheeseburger, Pancakes, Clam Chowder, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich. Each recipe opens with a complete, measured ingredient list, then walks you through the method one clear step at a time, with cooking times and per-serving nutrition so you always know exactly what is on the plate. Whether you want a quick midweek dinner or a dish to linger over at the weekend, there is something here worth cooking next.
Add USA to your week
Every recipe here is portioned for a household and slots neatly into a balanced week — light enough for a busy weeknight, generous enough for a relaxed weekend cook-up. Pick a few favourites from USA, add them to your free weekly meal plan, and we will fold every ingredient into one organised shopping list so the cooking is the only part left to do.