Marcy Tatarka, an absolutely lovely cook I met in Wyoming, was full of all sorts of local food knowledge. She told me that people in this part of America are really into their pasties! Turns out that in the 1920s and '30s, miners from Cornwall came over to... read recipe
This green chili is so delicious, simple to make and a total pleasure to eat. In England, we're sort of brainwashed into thinking of chile as just being chile con carne, but this is completely different and I absolutely love it. I think it's cleaner, braver... read recipe
This green chili is so delicious, simple to make, and a total pleasure to eat. In England, we're sort of brainwashed into thinking of chili as just being chili con carne, but this is completely different and I absolutely love it. I think it's cleaner, braver,... read recipe
Mac 'n' cheese is a classic American pasta dish - everyone loves it. Sometimes it's done so badly in the convenience area, it's almost become famous for being horrible, but when you do it properly, trust me, it's an absolute killer. Feel free to use any... read recipe
I tried this fantastic Mexican corn at a basement Mexican restaurant in New York. We ate loads of amazing Mexican food but it was these snacky corn on the cobs which really stuck in my mind. Barbecuing the corn gives it the most wonderful sweet and smoky flavour,... read recipe
This simple little salad can be quite extraordinary, but you've got to season it with that Mexican spirit by being brave with the lime juice, salt, and chiles, until it's singing in your mouth. It does a great job of waking up the other things it's served... read recipe
These flatbreads are a sort of cross between Mexican tortillas and Indian naan breads. They're used for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and carry, complement, or mop up whatever is being served with them. Apparently, in the old days, if a Navajo woman couldn't... read recipe
Put a splash of olive oil in a large saucepan and let it get hot. Add your sausages and let them cook away so they brown nicely on all sides. Once golden and crisp, take them out of the pan and put them on a plate to rest. Depending on your sausages, there... read recipe
At a fantastic out-of-the-way Mexican restaurant called El Metate in Gallup, New Mexico, the very sweet owner, Rebecca, taught me how to make proper Mexican tamales. To see her teaching me how to make these, go to www.jamieoliver.com/how-to. Tamales can be... read recipe
The Navajo love their lamb and mutton, but back in the day - at the right times of the year - they'd also get out there and hunt things like elk, which they'd stew with wild juniper berries. What's amazing for me is that thousands of miles away in Britain... read recipe