James Martin's American Adventure: 80 classic American recipes

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Focusing on the US through its cuisine though, rather than purely its culture, gives you a whole new perspective on the place. “Food is a great leveller,” says Martin. The book sees James travel from coast to coast, cooking and eating everywhere from San Francisco to Dallas, Philadelphia to New Orleans, New York to Maine, and sampling the high life in The Hamptons. On the way he cooks with real cowboys at a ranch, caters at Reno air race, and explores Creole food in Baton Rouge.

Driving along one road in Texas, it became something of a joke among his crew that every three miles there was “a Dunkin’ Donuts, a rifle range or a lap-dancing club - for like 100 miles! It was quite surreal”. Following on from his triumphant TV show and book James Martin’s French Adventure, our food hero takes on the United States in James Martin’s American Adventure.Make the burgers. Put the meat into a bowl, season well, mix together and shape into six rounds. Rub a little oil over the sides of each burger. Heat a griddle pan. Fry for two minutes on each side. With 80 recipes for hearty American classics, as well as James’s own take on the meals he tastes on the road, there is something for everyone! Enjoy a decadent Manhattan-style brunch of Lobster Newburg or Blueberry & Bourbon Pancakes. Sample street food classics like the Philly Cheesesteak and Ultimate Hot Dog. And of course there are plenty of inspiring ides for your next barbecue: impress guests with BBQ Tequila Salmon with Jalapeños or Pork Ribs with Apple and Fennel, finishing it all off with a Bourbon Pecan Tart. With 80 recipes for hearty American classics, as well as James’s own take on the meals he tastes on the road, there is something for everyone! Enjoy a decadent Manhattan-style brunch of Lobster Newburg or Blueberry & Bourbon Pancakes. Sample street food classics like the Philly Cheesesteak and Ultimate Hot Dog. And of course, there are plenty of inspiring ides for your next barbecue: impress guests with BBQ Tequila Salmon with Jalapeños or Pork Ribs with Apple and Fennel, finishing it all off with a Bourbon Pecan Tart. He showed me how to prep artichokes properly,” he remembers. “So I cooked this artichoke dish not knowing what would happen, but I did it in the middle of a field on an artichoke plantation.” Meanwhile, fry the chips. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fat fryer to 180C or in a deep heavy-based saucepan until a breadcrumb sizzles and browns when dropped into it. (Hot oil can be dangerous; do not leave it unattended.)

James Martin's Great British Adventure: A Celebration of Great British Food, with 80 Fabulous RecipesTo make the soup, put the butter into a large saucepan and place over a medium heat. Once the butter has melted and is foaming, stir in the onion, pepper and celery. Lower the heat slightly and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally and not letting the vegetables colour, then stir in the flour. Cook for a few more minutes to cook out the flour. Fry the chips for four minutes, drain on kitchen paper and season with salt, then transfer them to a plate, grate parmesan over the top and serve with the burgers. Line a 30 x 20cm baking tray with clingfilm. Place the grated cheese in a medium saucepan, pour in the bitter then add the Worcestershire sauce, mustard and Tabasco. Cook over a medium heat, stirring all the time, until the cheese melts.