American recipes
Get inspired by stateside favourites, from burgers and hotdogs to pancakes and pies.
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John Torode's big burger
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Not just any burger, John Torode's ultimate burger, with a spicy tomato relish and all the trimmings
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Cobb salad with buttermilk ranch dressing
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Get three of your five-a-day from this chicken and bacon salad, which can be adapted to use leftover turkey and is packed with protein and vitamins
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Simple seafood chowder
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A chunky, creamy soup with salmon and smoked haddock, mixed shellfish and potatoes - a hearty meal
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Pumpkin Pie
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Fill a sweet shortcrust pastry tart case with lightly spiced squash to make a traditional American treat
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Salt beef club with Cajun fries
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An indulgent solo supper of a layered sandwich with sliced beef, creamy dressing and homemade chips
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Griddled chicken & corn on the cob salad
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Grill whole sweetcorn and serve with paprika-spiced chicken and crisp Little Gem for a healthy, speedy salad
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New York Cheesecake
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This authentic creamy dessert will add a taste of New York to any dining table
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Sweet chilli dogs
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Only five ingredients are needed for these low calorie, spicy hot dogs made from pork sausages and caramelised onion
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Caesar salad with crispy chicken
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Have chicken left over from supper? Use it up in a crisp salad with creamy Caesar dressing
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Sticky ribs with roast potato salad
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When the kids have friends over, this stack of ribs and spuds is a cheap, crowd-pleasing, prepare-ahead option
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Key lime pie
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Lime, cream and a buttery biscuit base - this zesty oven-baked treat makes a refreshing and indulgent end to a meal
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Crispy pretzel chicken with honey-mustard sauce
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Pretzel crumbs create a super-crisp coating for chicken, and oven cooking reduces the fat content. This recipe makes extra for lunch the next day
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Best-ever chocolate raspberry brownies
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Squidgy and super moreish, these gorgeous foolproof fruity chocolate bakes will be snapped up in seconds
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Emily’s plate-sized pancakes
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Fluffy American-style pancakes are a blank canvas for toppings like blueberries and bacon - great for breakfast in bed. Why not get the kids to help?
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Custard & white chocolate biscuits
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A chocolate chip cookie and custard cream in one - super-simple and they'll keep in the biscuit tin for a fortnight
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Crispy chicken & apple slaw
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Breaded chicken needn't be greasy - this oven-baked version with vegetable accompaniments is diet-friendly
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Crispy Cajun onion rings
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For a simple side, try oven baking breaded onion rings rather than frying to dramatically cut the fat content
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Baked buffalo chicken wings
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Sticky spiced wings make great finger food or canapés, and this version skips the deep-fried stage so they're healthier
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Peanut butter cheesecake
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This irresistible cheesecake is the perfect indulgence for peanut butter fans - freeze for up to two months and serve as a show-stopping dinner party dessert
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Sticky glazed ribs
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Treat your guests to these gloriously sticky ribs for a finger-licking lunch
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Crab & sweetcorn chowder
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This low-fat soup is packed with flavour and so simple to cook
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Peach & blueberry grunt
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A cobbler-esque American favourite - this grunt has a bit of hidden sugar and spice, and is very very nice!
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BBQ drumsticks with slaw
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These deliciously sticky chicken pieces are best eaten with plenty of napkins at the ready
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Peanut butter brownies
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Two of our favourite things - peanut butter and brownies - combine to make these irresistible treats
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South-western-style salad
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An exciting main-course salad, packed with interesting flavours and textures
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Buffalo wings with blue cheese dip
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These American-style crisp chicken pieces are the perfect laid-back food to share, great for a movie night
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Butternut, maple & pecan lattice pie
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Spiced and glowing gold, this pie is pure autumn on a plate. Use butternut squash or your Halloween pumpkin
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Maple-glazed hot dogs with mustardy onions
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Treat yourself to a homemade TV dinner of sticky sausages topped with fried onions
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BBQ chicken burgers
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These sticky burgers can easily be rustled up on a warm evening for a last-minute barbecue
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Sticky chipotle pork with barbecue beans
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A Tex-Mex feel to midweek meals doesn't have to cost in cals, as this spicy dish demonstrates
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Baked cherry cheesecake
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This impressive make-ahead dessert, from Good Food reader Jane White, is sure to become a favourite
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Sloppy Joe bake
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If you fancy a change from chilli and bolognese, try this new way with mince, topped with crispy garlic bread
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Waldorf slaw
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A wholesome, wintry salad that makes the perfect side dish to ham or a pork pie
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BBQ chicken & coleslaw
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A good chicken recipe for budding Jamie Olivers to get stuck into. Learn to make a tasty BBQ marinade which can be used on other meats
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The ultimate makeover: New York cheesecake
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Angela Nilsen rises to the ultimate challenge - keeping a cheesecake creamy and decadent while making it healthier and lighter
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BBQ chicken with corn rice
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Keep the kids happy with this sticky barbecue chicken dish
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Seared cod with chowder sauce
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This dish is inspired by chowder, a hearty American fish soup, often enriched with pork and potatoes
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Spinach madeleine
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The jalapeños in this American-inspired dish from Good Food reader Pippa Greve give the spinach a lovely warmth
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