American

Children love the finger-food nature of burgers, this chicken burger will be a hit with its homemade Japanese slaw.

BLT makes for a delicious sandwich but if you’re looking to swith it up, take all those best bits (that would be the bacon, lettuce and tomato) and turn it into this pasta salad. We love this as a side dish but this is also great for lunches. Looking for other pasta salad ideas? Take […]

Nici Wickes’ crispy, fried chicken served with a fresh salad of corn and cucumber is what we call a perfect meal – so skip the takeaways and whip this dish up instead! If you have leftovers, this recipe makes for a fantastic lunch too. Looking for other fried chicken recipes? We’ve rounded up some of […]

The combination of hot, oozy, cheesy pasta and a crunchy toasted bread topping makes this the ultimate comfort food.

Try this classic family meal with the added flavour of creamy mustard sauce.

Be careful not to overheat the butter and chocolate mixture once chocolate has been added; the mixture will seize. Rotate blondie halfway through cooking to ensure it cooks and colours evenly. Add 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts, such as hazelnuts or macadamias. Note

Brighten up the family Easter celebration and engage the kids with these zesty, creative lollipop-style cakes. Lollipop cake toppers also brighten up any Easter cake!

This no-bake white chocolate banana slice recipe creates the perfect sweet treat!

Light, fluffy and incredibly moreish, these beautiful ricotta and banana pancakes are perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast.

A perfect hot drink option for those who love a sweet and salty combo

This deliciously sweet hot chocolate is the perfect treat

Crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, these chicken nuggets cooked in the air fryer are absolute perfection

Everyone loves an individual dessert and baked Alaska is always a huge crowd-pleaser – it screams effort, yet is deceptively easy to put together. These can be made round or square, just make sure they’re loaded up with tangy lemon curd.

Treat yourself to a sweet and sticky pudding with this monkey bread recipe, which is stuffed with a moreish filling of apples and pecans! It's a perfect dessert to share with friends and family.

Sink your spoon into these glorious baked apples, which are stuffed with hazelnuts, figs and prunes for your taste buds' delight. Serve with our ricotta cream and mandarin maple sauce for a warming dessert that is too good to pass up.

Mum just loves a pumpkin pie and she’s always experimenting with them. This is her best yet! Served cool with silky maple crème, this luscious pie is everything you could desire in a winter dessert.

Switch up your classic steak and fries by substituting the fries for homemade onion rings! This hearty meal makes a delicious weekend dinner, perfect when served with a fresh green salad.

Is there anything better on a Sunday morning than a freshly-made batch of waffles? We don't think so - especially when this buckwheat recipe is involved. Top with grilled peaches, Greek yoghurt and honey for extra goodness.

Upgrade your usual sausage, ketchup and mustard hotdogs with these deliciously flavoursome chorizo buns. Served with generous lashings of our chimichurri and smoky red relish, this is a simple crowd-pleaser of a dinner!

Spoon yourself a bowl of Nadia Lim's ambrosia for a dessert that will take you back to your childhood. The soft and pillowy goodness, filled with crunches of chocolate, is the summer dessert of our dreams.

The beauty of these burgers is that they are super-fast, super-tasty and super-simple. The name ‘Smash Burger’ comes from the technique of smashing the ball of mince into a screaming hot cast iron pan or onto a hot plate, allowing the patties to crisp up beautifully.

Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful homemade custard-filled doughnuts. The best part? Gluten-free doughnut lovers can enjoy them too!

Next time you're craving doughnuts, why not make your own? These goodies are made from a gluten-free batter, and filled to the brim with a sweet raspberry jam - delish!

There's nothing better than chocolate-glazed doughnuts... except for homemade chocolate-glazed doughnuts! Try your hand at these gluten-free goodies - it's not as hard as you think.

Bring a taste of Tex-Mex to your kitchen with this delicious grilled steak fajitas recipe. With succulent steak and all the incredible flavours of coriander, chilli and lime, this dish is the star of the show.

Whip up a batch of these while your guests hover to gobble them up! Make the batter and sauce ahead of time, then it’s a quick cook to serve them up freshly fried.

This Texan-style rib recipe is finger-lickin' good! You may need to put a bit more effort into creating these tender pork ribs, but trust us, it's worth it. Serve with homemade barbecue sauce for a delicious finishing touch

It's easier than you think to create this trendy meal at home with this poke bowl recipe. Raw salmon, brown rice, Asian veges and a punchy dressing come together to create this healthy meal

Get a taste of the south with this delicious, spicy Louisiana chicken and seafood stew. The best part about this recipe? All you need is one pot to create this flavour-packed dish

Swap the deep fryer for the oven with this clever baked Southern fried chicken recipe. Served with Southern-style pineapple coleslaw, this dish makes a tasty family dinner or lunch

A cheese ball is a magnificent, old-school way to feed a fair few peckish guests. This American-inspired recipe is full of salty bacon bits, creamy ranch seasoning and crunchy roasted pecans. Photography by Jani Shephered/Gatherum Collectif

Creating the world's trendiest treat just got easier with this faux cronut recipe. Puff pastry is the key to making this deliciously flaky dessert in just 30 minutes. Serve with vanilla custard cream and chocolate glaze

Corn bread may be served with butter and jam, or as an accompaniment to casseroles and other meat dishes.

The brownie’s sweetness is balanced by a vanilla-laced cream cheese filling. Make two days before Christmas for gifts; it freezes well, too, and can also be enjoyed as a warmed dessert with berries

Creamy, sweet and gently spiced, eggnog is a true Christmas drink. This eggnog recipe is given a warming kick with rum and whisky. Enjoy with mulled fruit as part of your Christmas Day breakfast

Wellington's The Hideaway Bar and Restaurant is famous for its outstanding menu of classic American comfort food. Here is the recipe for its incredible buttermilk fried chicken

Karla Goodwin from Bluebells Cakery takes the classic all-American flavour combination of cookies and cream as inspiration for these tasty tin fillers

Creamy, sweet and right at home in front of a crackling fire, eggnog is a true winter drink. This eggnog recipe is given a warming kick with rum and brandy essence

Chopped pecans add a delicious nutty flavour to these traditional chocolate chip cookies

A sweet and fresh passionfruit, pineapple and orange cocktail.

This comforting recipe truly highlights why cauliflower and cheese are a match made in heaven. Combined with prosciutto, mustard, parsley and lashings of cheddar and parmesan, this recipe is a winter winner

These pork rashers are slathered in a marinade of all your favourite American flavours. The result? Sticky, spicy and smokey rashers that go perfectly with lots of crunchy coleslaw

Dive into the wintery flavours of this maple-glazed turkey steaks recipe. With the rich and comforting addition of cranberries, kumara and maple syrup, this dish is ideal for those chilly days

Get acquainted with the big flavours of the South like cajun and chipotle with this incredible Southern-style chicken recipe

Sweet, salty, stick and incredibly moorish, these American-style pork rashers make the ultimate Friday night dinner at home with the family. They're wonderfully tender, and go brilliantly with a creamy coleslaw.

These hotdogs are an easy-to-make meal that the kids will go crazy for! Frankfurters are sandwiched in a soft bun with bacon, cheese and jalapenos... delicious!

The Star's Sydney's Executive Chef, Uday Huja, has shared his signature fried chicken recipe with us, a popular dish featured at The Harvest Buffet. Perfectly golden and crispy, the chicken is soaked in buttermilk to achieve juicy, tender meat every time.

A classic biscuit that is loved by all, the humble chocolate chip cookie is beautiful enjoyed with a glass of milk or coffee. They're great to bake with little ones, too.

A poké bowl is a Hawaiian dish consisting of raw fish on rice, a bit like a sushi salad. The fresh flavours of poké bowls are the perfect accompaniment to summer sun and cold beer. Here, the rice is replaced with soft white bread to carry all the flavours of this Hawaiian classic.

Light, fluffy, and oh-so-delicious, these ricotta and peach pancakes will take your crepe experience to a whole new level.

Indulge in the mac daddy of cheese burgers, which comes with all the trimmings. This juicy beef burger recipe is sure to satisfy

You can add some thinly sliced blood orange as well as the lime to this classic cosmopolitan if you like.

These can be prepped in advance and then baked at the last minute to make banging hot dogs that are full of punch from mustard and sauerkraut, and gooey with melting cheese. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Indulge in this deliciously decadent chocolate cupcake thickshake! A classic American-diner treat!

Quinoa is one of only a handful of vegetarian ingredients that on their own contain all nine essential amino acids, making it a perfect meat substitute. Veg it up! By leaving the chicken out of the guacamole.

The perfect combination of sweet and tart, these American style ribs are tender, with a little love and care.

These tasty little snacks make the perfect vegetarian addition to your next gathering. Rest assured no buffalo were harmed in the making of this dish. James Wirth shares his recipe from the cookbook This Could Get Messy.

This old-fashioned moreish cake from Nantucket Island in the US can be served at breakfast time. Photography by Jani Shepherd.

A classic dish with a fishy twist! Serve with oak leaf and mixed herb salad with dijon vinaigrette.

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Zesty, creamy cheesecake with a plum topping, served with whipped cream and plum syrup.

The perfect balance of sweet and salty and crunchy, these delicious trifles combine oozy chocolate, nutty praline and pretzels to create an amazing dessert worthy of a trendy American-style diner.

This incredible layered chocolate cake is beautiful topped with a rich fudge sauce and sweet marshmallows. It's easy to make, but looks (and tastes) really impressive!

The magic of chorizo dances in this delicious dish like no other, jazzing up the chicken and adding another level of flavour to the vegetables and rice

These oyster po’ boys from the Hartsyard cookbook, Fried Chicken and Friends, showcase crisp fried oysters, creamy coleslaw and house-made hot sauce, all atop homemade English muffins. Now, you can make these delicious bite-sized burgers at home yourself.

There are few biscuits more loved than the classic chocolate chip cookie. Whip up a batch this weekend to share with friends and family, or enjoy on your own as a afternoon snack with a pot of tea.

Tender, succulent pork is shredded and combined with a zingy mustard barbecue sauce to create these delicious South Carolina pulled pork buns. These are a crowd favourite that will please all age groups - great for weekend drinks with friends.

Copious amounts of fresh mint go into this ice cream sandwiched between two fantastic cookies.

This Tex-Mex beef makes a wonderful taco filling but here it is served with delicious cornbread.

Michelin star awarded English chef, Justin Gellatly, shares his winning donut recipe with us that he claims is the world's best.

Give the gift of baking this Easter without having to do any of the hard work! The resulting Easter cookies are crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle and full of chocolatey goodness

Hot dogs are the ultimate American comfort food.

Skewers or kebabs are an easy way to stretch meat or seafood. Marinate the meat for best results and always soak your skewers to avoid a fire hazard

These chewy fudgy cookies are a cross between a brownie and a biscuit. They are most delicious while still warm, or serve them cold and sandwiched with ice cream for dessert.

Zesty yet deliciously sweet, this classic American pie is pure indulgence.

These to-die-for ribs will have you rolling up your sleeves and getting messy

This American-style classic always goes down a treat, especially when paired with chunky, homemade chips. Image courtesy of Getty.

Transform this popular hunger fix into a main meal fit for any occasion with the injection of shredded chicken.

Smooth, creamy and utterly decadent, this chocolate and peanut butter slice requires no baking and can be enjoyed straight from the fridge as an indulgent afternoon treat.

A creamy lemon and cheese filling is utterly delicious surrounded by a golden, crumbly pastry in this beautiful cake. Enjoy a thick slice for dessert with a dollop of fresh cream.

Make these cute and colourful gingerbread cookies for the family, a children's party or to give as gifts. They can be made up to 4 days ahead.

Wow family and friends at your next summer dinner party with these chicken and sweet potato-like kumara skewers, brushed with a mix of sugary maple syrup. pungent mustard and sour cider vinegar. Round it out with a healthy spinach pecan salad.

This is a hearty salad ... and a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.

Warm up with this creamy, seafood broth infused with clams and snapper and seasoned with thyme and tabasco sauce.

This simple vegetarian pizza uses a homemade pizza base. If you haven't done it before, making your own dough can be very satisfying. Experiment with your favourite toppings.

Chewy, nutty and packed full of real chocolate pieces, these golden peanut butter and choc chip cookies are the perfect treat for the whole family.

Give your tenderly cooked steak some accompanying French-style pizazz - with this buttery, creamy and garlicky potato and spinach bake.

A classic all around the world - experience why the combination of pastrami on rye with slaw is so fantastic!

These fun cakes can be made and eaten as part of the Easter celebration ... or whipped up as a chocolate treat after the event with any leftover small eggs.

Whether you have them for breakfast or dessert, these hotcakes will satiate your appetite with an indulgent topping of caramelised apples and thick, whipped cream.

Sweet creamy strawberry ice-cream is beautiful served sandwiched between thin and crispy golden almond bread as a quick and decadent dessert.

Light, sweet and fluffy, these gorgeous vanilla meringue kisses are stuffed with creamy chocolate mousse to create a divine dessert.

Sweet, fluffy peanut butter cupcakes are topped with a rich, creamy icing and sprinkled with crushed nuts. Topped with a sweet, crunchy hazelnut chocolate, this dessert is wonderfully decadent and perfect for a weekend treat.

These tasty mouthfuls of cookies and ice-cream and jelly are the perfect summer dessert. Save time and buy the cookies premade.

This American classic campfire sweet treat is believed to have been so-named due to the cries of "some more"! They come in many shapes and sizes. This version uses marshmallows and caramel-filled chocolate. Yum!

Filled with cherries and almonds, this pudding is perfect for an easy sweet treat.

Try this sweet, citrusy American favourite for a summer treat or to perk up dessert time all year round.