US Top 10 traditional American recipes.

Ingredients

• 1 lb / 450 g ground beef
• buns, as needed
• 6–8 oz / 170–225 g cheese
• lettuce, as needed
• 1–2 cups prepared tomato
• pickles, as needed
• salt, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp neutral oil or olive oil

Method

1. Season or marinate the ground beef with the listed aromatics and spices.
2. Heat the grill, barbecue, skillet or oven until hot.
3. Cook the Burgers until browned outside and cooked through inside.
4. Rest the meat or vegetables briefly so the juices settle.
5. Slice or serve with bread, rice, salad, sauces or pickles.
6. Taste the final dish and add salt, herbs, lemon or chile if needed.

Ingredients

• macaroni, as needed
• cheddar, as needed
• 1–3 cups milk
• 1–3 tbsp butter
• 2 cups flour
• salt, to taste

Method

1. Bring a large pot of salted water or broth to a boil if using dried pasta or noodles.
2. Prepare the sauce, broth or toppings while the noodles cook.
3. Cook the noodles or pasta for Mac and Cheese until tender but not mushy.
4. Combine with the sauce, broth or toppings and toss or simmer briefly.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, herbs, chile, soy or citrus.
6. Serve immediately while hot and fresh.

Ingredients

• 1 lb / 450 g pork ribs
• dry rub, as needed
• 1 tsp–2 tbsp barbecue sauce, to taste
• salt, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp neutral oil or olive oil

Method

1. Season or marinate the pork ribs with the listed aromatics and spices.
2. Heat the grill, barbecue, skillet or oven until hot.
3. Cook the BBQ Ribs until browned outside and cooked through inside.
4. Rest the meat or vegetables briefly so the juices settle.
5. Slice or serve with bread, rice, salad, sauces or pickles.
6. Taste the final dish and add salt, herbs, lemon or chile if needed.

Ingredients

• 1 portion apples
• 1 portion pie crust
• 1 tsp–2 tbsp sugar, to taste
• 1 tsp–2 tbsp cinnamon, to taste
• 1–3 tbsp butter
• salt, to taste

Method

1. Preheat the oven if baking, then grease or line the pan.
2. Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another when relevant.
3. Combine gently to make the base for Apple Pie, avoiding overmixing.
4. Bake, steam or cook until set and fragrant.
5. Cool slightly, then add syrup, glaze, cream or finishing sugar as the dish requires.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

• 1 lb / 450 g chicken
• 1–3 cups buttermilk
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp–2 tbsp spices, to taste
• 1–3 tbsp oil
• salt, to taste

Method

1. Prepare the filling, batter or coating before heating the oil.
2. Shape, fill or coat the chicken for Fried Chicken.
3. Heat oil over medium-high heat until a small test piece sizzles steadily.
4. Fry in batches until crisp and golden, turning as needed.
5. Drain on a rack or paper towel and season while hot.
6. Serve with a sauce, salad, pickles or fresh herbs.

Ingredients

• clams, as needed
• 1½–2 cups potatoes
• 1–3 cups cream
• 1–2 cups prepared onion
• 1 lb / 450 g bacon
• salt, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp neutral oil or olive oil

Method

1. Warm oil or fat in a heavy pot and cook the onion, garlic or aromatics until soft.
2. Add the spices, paste or seasoning and stir until fragrant.
3. Add the clams and other main ingredients, then coat them in the seasoning.
4. Pour in stock, water, tomatoes, coconut milk or sauce as needed.
5. Simmer gently until everything is tender and the sauce or broth tastes rounded.
6. Adjust salt, heat and acidity before serving with rice, bread, noodles or salad.

Ingredients

• cornmeal, as needed
• 2 cups flour
• 2–4 eggs
• 1–3 cups milk
• 1–3 tbsp butter
• salt, to taste

Method

1. Wash, chop and prepare all fresh ingredients before mixing.
2. Combine the base ingredients for Cornbread in a bowl.
3. Add dressing, sauce, herbs, citrus or spices gradually.
4. Taste and adjust salt, acidity, heat and texture.
5. Let the dish rest briefly if it benefits from the flavors blending.
6. Serve fresh with bread, rice, grilled food or other dishes.

Ingredients

• 1½–2 cups rice
• 1 lb / 450 g sausage
• 1 lb / 450 g chicken
• 1 lb / 450 g shrimp
• 1–2 cups prepared peppers
• 1 tsp–2 tbsp spices, to taste
• salt, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp neutral oil or olive oil

Method

1. Rinse the rice, grains, beans or lentils if needed, then drain well.
2. Cook aromatics in oil or butter until fragrant.
3. Add the main ingredients for Jambalaya and stir to coat.
4. Add liquid, cover and cook gently until tender.
5. Rest off the heat for a few minutes, then fluff or stir carefully.
6. Serve with herbs, sauce, pickles, salad or the traditional side dish.

Ingredients

• 1 lb / 450 g chicken wings
• 1 tsp–2 tbsp hot sauce, to taste
• 1–3 tbsp butter
• celery, as needed
• 6–8 oz / 170–225 g blue cheese dip
• salt, to taste

Method

1. Prepare and measure the ingredients before you start cooking.
2. Cook the aromatics or base ingredients first to build flavor.
3. Add the main ingredients for Buffalo Wings and cook until the texture is right.
4. Season gradually, tasting as you go.
5. Finish with herbs, sauce, citrus, butter, oil or garnish as appropriate.
6. Serve the Buffalo Wings warm, fresh or chilled depending on the traditional style.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2–4 eggs
• 1–3 cups milk
• baking powder, as needed
• maple syrup, as needed
• salt, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp neutral oil or olive oil

Method

1. Prepare and measure the ingredients before you start cooking.
2. Cook the aromatics or base ingredients first to build flavor.
3. Add the main ingredients for Pancakes and cook until the texture is right.
4. Season gradually, tasting as you go.
5. Finish with herbs, sauce, citrus, butter, oil or garnish as appropriate.
6. Serve the Pancakes warm, fresh or chilled depending on the traditional style.