American comfort food draws on many immigrant traditions and regional styles, from New England chowder to Southern cornbread and slow-smoked barbecue. These are the versions we return to most often.
1. Almond Tart
A thin, crisp almond tart with a caramelised toffee-like top of sliced almonds, cream and sugar.
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Warm herb-crusted goat cheese baked until soft, served on tender garden lettuces with a simple vinaigrette.
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Creamy baked mac and cheese with sharp cheddar and Gruyère, topped with a crunchy paprika breadcrumb crust.
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Tender BBQ pulled pork shoulder slow-roasted with a smoky spice rub, shredded and tossed in vinegar and barbecue sauce.
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5. Brioche French Toast
Thick brioche French toast with a rich vanilla custard, golden and crisp outside and soft inside.
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Chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp golden edges, soft centres and plenty of chocolate.
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Rich chili con carne made with cubed beef chuck and a sauce of toasted dried ancho and guajillo chillies.
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Classic double-crust apple pie with a flaky golden crust and a thick, cinnamon-spiced apple filling.
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The classic American cheeseburger: juicy beef patties with melted cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on toasted buns.
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Classic Cobb salad with chicken, bacon, egg, avocado, tomatoes and blue cheese in rows over romaine, with a red wine vinaigrette.
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Thick, fluffy American buttermilk pancakes, golden outside and tender inside. Serve with butter and maple syrup.
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Creamy New England clam chowder with fresh clams, smoky bacon, potatoes and thyme.
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Crispy Southern fried chicken marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce, dredged in seasoned flour and fried golden.
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Golden Southern cornbread baked in a hot cast-iron skillet for a crisp crust and tender crumb.
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