American, Mexican and Caribbean

Here you will find American influenced recipes, great for 4th July parties. Spicy Mexican to add a bit of heat to your cooking and Caribbean to bring back holiday memories

A picture of Delia's Mexican Enchiladas with Cheese recipe

Mexican Enchiladas

What are enchiladas? Well, they're Mexican wheat-flour pancakes that can be spread with some spicy salsa...

What are enchiladas? Well, they're Mexican wheat-flour pancakes that can be spread with some spicy salsa and stuffed with almost anything you have handy – in this c...

25 minutes - 30 minutes

A picture of Delia's All-American Half-pounders recipe

American Half-pounders

All-American Half-pounders: On the plate at the front There are several kinds of hamburgers, rangi...

All-American Half-pounders: On the plate at the front There are several kinds of hamburgers, ranging from those that come frozen or served up in fast-food cha...

8 minutes - 12 minutes

A picture of Delia's American Blue-cheese Dressing recipe

American Blue-cheese Dressing

I love American salad dressings, and especially this one. The blue cheese can be Roquefort, if you want ...

I love American salad dressings, and especially this one. The blue cheese can be Roquefort, if you want to splash out, or Gorgonzola, which crumbles particularly we...

A picture of Delia's American Chef's Salad recipe

American Chef's Salad

A chef's salad is so named because it is supposed to be an innovative way of using whatever you happen to h...

A chef's salad is so named because it is supposed to be an innovative way of using whatever you happen to have handy to create a main-course salad. Ham, salami, chi...

A picture of Delia's American Meatloaf with Red Onion, Tomato and Chilli Relish recipe

American Meatloaf with Relish

Serve this hot on a cold winter's day with some buttery jacket potatoes or, if the weather is warm, it's lo...

Serve this hot on a cold winter's day with some buttery jacket potatoes or, if the weather is warm, it's lovely served cold with salads and chutney or pickles. You ...

A picture of Delia's American One-crust Pie with Spiced Apples and Raisins recipe

American One-crust Pie

This is without doubt the easiest apple pie in the world. No special pie tins needed, no lids to be cut ...

This is without doubt the easiest apple pie in the world. No special pie tins needed, no lids to be cut and fitted, no tiresome fluting of edges. It's also a beginn...

A picture of Delia's American Turkey Stuffing recipe

American Turkey Stuffing

American Turkey Stuffing: Left hand image This type of stuffing was first served to me at a deligh...

American Turkey Stuffing: Left hand image This type of stuffing was first served to me at a delightful Thanksgiving Dinner given by some American friends. Ame...

A picture of Delia's Apricot Crumble Muffins recipe

Apricot Crumble Muffins

I am openly and quite unashamedly mad about muffins. They are a doddle to make once you grasp it, and fo...

I am openly and quite unashamedly mad about muffins. They are a doddle to make once you grasp it, and for me they upstage cup cakes by a mile – low in fat, fruity, ...

25 minutes - 30 minutes

A picture of Delia's Black Bean Chilli with Avocado Salsa recipe

Black Bean Chilli

The now familiar chilli con carne has suffered from its fair share of convenience shortcut versions but whe...

The now familiar chilli con carne has suffered from its fair share of convenience shortcut versions but when it's made properly, with the right ingredients, it is stil...

A picture of Delia's Black Bean and Jalapeno Dip with Potato Wedges recipe

Black Bean and Jalapeno Dip with Potato Wedges

Another little off-the-shelf gem for nibbles or a starter, or even for a few people to share a quick lunch....

Another little off-the-shelf gem for nibbles or a starter, or even for a few people to share a quick lunch. NOTE: This recipe is from the book Delia's How to Cheat ...

A picture of Delia's Boston Baked Beans recipe

Boston Baked Beans

This is how baked beans should be – the real American sort and not a bit like the ones that come in tins. ...

This is how baked beans should be – the real American sort and not a bit like the ones that come in tins. The Delia Online Cookery School: Watch how to prepare garl...

A picture of Delia's Brazil Nut Brownies recipe

Brazil Nut Brownies

Brownies need introducing to those who have not yet made them. Yes, they are cakes but not in the conven...

Brownies need introducing to those who have not yet made them. Yes, they are cakes but not in the conventional sense. They are supposed to be moist and squashy, and...

A picture of Delia's Butterscotch and Banana Sundaes recipe

Butterscotch and Banana Sundaes

I love Spanish turrón, the brittle, crisp almond confection, and it’s particularly good chopped and sprinkl...

I love Spanish turrón, the brittle, crisp almond confection, and it’s particularly good chopped and sprinkled over really good-quality vanilla ice cream and ...

A picture of Delia's Californian Grilled Fish recipe

Californian Grilled Fish

If you have a jar of lovely Coriander and Lime Tartare Sauce (see below) a wonderful way to use it is to sp...

If you have a jar of lovely Coriander and Lime Tartare Sauce (see below) a wonderful way to use it is to spread it on to some fish fillets, then sprinkle with cheese a...

10 minutes - 15 minutes

A picture of Delia's Caribbean Banana and Raisin Strudel recipe

Caribbean Banana Strudel

Cheats the world over should regularly offer thanks for strudel pastry. Firstly, it is ready to use, so ...

Cheats the world over should regularly offer thanks for strudel pastry. Firstly, it is ready to use, so there’s no tedious rolling out and secondly, all that butter...

A picture of Delia's Caribbean Bananas Baked in Rum served with Rum Syllabub recipe

Caribbean Bananas Baked in Rum

The ease and simplicity of this recipe belies its excellent depth and flavour – definitely one of those rec...

The ease and simplicity of this recipe belies its excellent depth and flavour – definitely one of those recipes that tastes infinitely better than it sounds. Serve ...

25 minutes - 30 minutes

A picture of Delia's Caribbean Chicken with Salsa recipe

Caribbean Chicken with Salsa

A dead simple recipe this, with a wonderfully exotic combination of textures and flavours. Perfect for s...

A dead simple recipe this, with a wonderfully exotic combination of textures and flavours. Perfect for serving to friends. NOTE: This recipe is from the book Del...

40 minutes - 45 minutes

A picture of Delia's Caribbean Pepperpot recipe

Caribbean Pepperpot

We first encountered this delightfully warming dish in a restaurant in Bridgetown, Barbados, and we think o...

We first encountered this delightfully warming dish in a restaurant in Bridgetown, Barbados, and we think our version of it is extremely good. The Delia Online Cook...

2 hours 30 minutes

A picture of Delia's Chicken Jambalaya recipe

Chicken Jambalaya

Jambalaya is one of the easiest and best rice dishes that owes its origins to the traditional Cajun cooking...

Jambalaya is one of the easiest and best rice dishes that owes its origins to the traditional Cajun cooking of America. The Delia Online Cookery School: Watch how t...

A picture of Delia's Chicken Waldorf Salad recipe

Chicken Waldorf Salad

This would make a lovely main course spring or summer salad, served on a bed of crisp lettuce. Later in ...

This would make a lovely main course spring or summer salad, served on a bed of crisp lettuce. Later in the year, 'wet' walnuts, available in autumn, are perfect fo...

A picture of Delia's Chicken Waldorf Salad recipe

Chicken Waldorf Salad (serves 1)

This would make a perfect main-course salad for a hot summer's day, served on a bed of crisp lettuce and ga...

This would make a perfect main-course salad for a hot summer's day, served on a bed of crisp lettuce and garnished with watercress. A cooked chicken leg portion is ...

A picture of Delia's Chickpea, Chilli and Coriander Soup recipe

Chickpea, Chilli and Coriander Soup

This has decidedly Mexican overtones. It isn't too hot and spicy but the presence of the chilli does giv...

This has decidedly Mexican overtones. It isn't too hot and spicy but the presence of the chilli does give it a nice kick, and the flavour and texture of chickpeas i...

A picture of Delia's Chilladas recipe

Chilladas

These spiced lentil cakes really are delicious. Serve with a home-made tomato sauce. The Delia Online...

These spiced lentil cakes really are delicious. Serve with a home-made tomato sauce. The Delia Online Cookery School: Watch how to prepare peppers in our video, ...

A picture of Delia's Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe

Chocolate Chip Cookies

These have a history. In the first book someone – could have been me – failed to notice there were no ch...

These have a history. In the first book someone – could have been me – failed to notice there were no chocolate chips included. We were informed by a lady who wrote...

15 minutes - 16 minutes

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