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Culinary world tour · United States

Welcome, BBQ friends.
Time for smoke, browned flavours and good company.

American cooking goes well beyond burgers and BBQ. Our collection nevertheless focuses on this cosy, sociable side: grilled meat, oven dishes, bold sauces and suitable sides.

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More than a recipe

United States.
A good reason
to eat together.

American cooking goes well beyond burgers and BBQ. Our collection nevertheless focuses on this cosy, sociable side: grilled meat, oven dishes, bold sauces and suitable sides.

Alongside burgers, ribs and brisket are Sven’s own BBQ ideas. Texas connections and German-American variations are identified in each recipe, so you can choose classic-inspired dishes or personal interpretations.

The collection combines classic references and personal variations. Origin labels follow the existing cookbook and do not claim an exclusive origin.

A first look into the kitchen

What would you like to eat today?

30 dishes are waiting for you. Here your first discoveries begin.

Oven dishes

Oven Brisket with Magic Dust

Oven Brisket with Magic Dust is a recipe for everyone who appreciates strong seasoning, slow cooking and honest BBQ…

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Fast cuisine

Juicy chicken cheese burrito without rice

This burrito is strong, juicy and very useful in everyday life because it seems full and rounded even without rice…

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Grill & BBQ

Smashed burger with baked potatoes & sour cream dip

A good smashed burger depends on crust, juiciness and clear components that work together immediately. With baked…

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United States in your kitchen

What you can
discover here.

  • Using rubs thoughtfully
  • Indirect heat
  • A thermometer, not guesswork

Cooking should feel good

Cook at your own pace.
Enjoy at your own pace.

For BBQ, planning is better than rushing. Cooking, resting and side dishes belong together. The cooking guide keeps the steps ready while you look after the grill or oven.

The cooking guide keeps the ingredients and instructions at hand in each recipe. You decide when to move on.

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Atmosphere image: AI illustration. AI-generated recipe images are labelled as serving suggestions.

Let’s get cooking

Your next favourite dish?

Recipes in this collection: 30. Classics, modern interpretations and Sven’s variations retain their original names.

Recipes: 30 of 30

A little cooking know-how

Good ingredients.
Simply explained.

Three tips to get you started. Each recipe gives its precise quantities, cooking times and variations.

Using rubs thoughtfully

Spice mixes contain varying amounts of salt and sugar. A heavily sweetened mix can burn quickly over strong direct heat.

Indirect heat

Large cuts of meat need a different heat arrangement from a thin burger patty. Use the method described.

A thermometer, not guesswork

Measuring core temperature is especially helpful with large cuts. Temperature and texture must suit the recipe.

The journey continues

Where next?

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Germany

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Sweden

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France

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