explore USA (Family)
explore USA (ClassWallet) - C - 1 - USA - eat2explore
explore USA (ClassWallet) - C - 1 - USA - eat2explore
explore USA - C - 1 - USA - eat2explore
explore USA (Family)
explore USA (Family)
explore USA (Family)
explore USA (ClassWallet) - C - 1 - USA - eat2explore
explore USA (ClassWallet) - C - 1 - USA - eat2explore
explore USA - C - 1 - USA - eat2explore
explore USA (Family)
explore USA (Family)

explore USA (Family)

Gluten Free

Spice and sauce mixes included are gluten-free. Recipes are designed to work with gluten-free ingredients.

 Vegetarian

Vegetarian spices and sauce mixes are included. Every recipe includes clear vegetarian/vegan instructions and easy ingredient swaps - even if meat appears in the photos (for non-vegetarians).
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explore USA (Family)

If you think about it, all popular American foods like pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, apple pie, came from other countries. They were introduced to the USA by colonists, settlers and immigrants.

In our explore USA box, we introduce families and kids to basic information of the country and how history influenced American cuisine. Included in the box are 3 popular recipes, and educational materials to learn about the country's geography, history, music, art and language.

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Dietary Restrictions?

If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.

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What’s Inside USA Family Box?

3 Authentic American Step-by-Step Recipes

3 Authentic American Step-by-Step Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 USA Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

1 USA Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

(explore USA's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)

Fun Cooking Tool - USA

Fun Cooking Tool - USA

1 Passport in your first box

1 Passport in your first box

3 Authentic American Step-by-Step Recipes

3 Authentic American Step-by-Step Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 USA Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

1 USA Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

What’s Inside USA Family Box?
16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

(explore USA's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)

Fun Cooking Tool - USA

Fun Cooking Tool - USA

1 Passport in your first box

1 Passport in your first box

What’s Inside USA Family Box?
Recipe details

Recipe details

These 3 popular American recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families. Note - Click on recipe mixes for ingredients and nutritional facts.

Southern Chili

Southern Chili

Chili is a wholly American dish with typical Mexican spices! The earliest description of chili is from San Antonio in 1828, as a way to make a little meat go a long way – with lots of chopped vegetables. It was featured at the 1893 World Fair in Chicago, and by the roaring '20s there were chili joints across the country.

Blackened Fish / Tofu

Blackened Fish / Tofu

Blackening is a traditional southern Cajun cooking technique – coating fish in a spice rub and cooked in a screaming hot, cast iron skillet, which chars the spices. Typically, the rub is a blend of paprika, thyme, garlic powder, and cayenne powder.

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan

Alla Parmigiana (with Parmesan) is a typical American Italian dish made by dredging and frying veal, chicken or eggplant in a breadcrumb / Parmesan mix. Our version of eggplant Parmesan is lightened up by baking instead of frying the eggplant.

Southern Chili

Chili is a wholly American dish with typical Mexican spices! The earliest description of chili is from San Antonio in 1828, as a way to make a little meat go a long way – with lots of chopped vegetables. It was featured at the 1893 World Fair in Chicago, and by the roaring '20s there were chili joints across the country.

Blackened Fish / Tofu

Blackening is a traditional southern Cajun cooking technique – coating fish in a spice rub and cooked in a screaming hot, cast iron skillet, which chars the spices. Typically, the rub is a blend of paprika, thyme, garlic powder, and cayenne powder.

Eggplant Parmesan

Alla Parmigiana (with Parmesan) is a typical American Italian dish made by dredging and frying veal, chicken or eggplant in a breadcrumb / Parmesan mix. Our version of eggplant Parmesan is lightened up by baking instead of frying the eggplant.

Discover USA

Discover USA

THE UNITED STATES, located in North America, is known for its vast landscapes, cultural diversity, and global influence. From the towering skyscrapers of New York City to the majestic Grand Canyon and the beaches of California, the U.S. embodies innovation, freedom, and opportunity. Shaped by a rich blend of immigrant cultures, it has given rise to world-changing art, music, and cuisine. With iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and national celebrations such as Independence Day, the United States continues to represent a spirit of creativity, resilience, and possibility. American cuisine is known for its bold, diverse flavors, shaped by regional traditions and a rich blend of global influences. This kit makes those flavors approachable, even if you have never cooked American food before.

Discover USA Discover USA

FAQs

The recommended age for our explore box is 5 years old or older.  All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safely, and there are steps for kids 3 or 4 years old to mix or whisk and still be helpful in the kitchen.  Teenagers should be able to prepare the full meal by themselves.

We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.

All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last indefinitely. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last indefinitely if it is not opened. We don’t put a best by date because we believe in reducing food waste. If your mixes don’t look fresh, we will replace them right away! We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every few weeks.

Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.

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Overall rating: 4.385723 / 5 from 1597 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Explore USA (Family) offers a delightful experience with a variety of delicious meals from different countries, making it a perfect gift for families. The box includes educational materials about American cuisine, geography, history, music, art, and language. While the recipes are well-received, opinions on ingredients vary.

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  • Variety of Countries (5%): Customers loved the variety of countries in the different countries included in the product.
  • Meal Quality (9%): Customers loved the delicious and easy-to-prepare meals that were well put together and enjoyed by their families.
  • Box Appeal (14%): It was reported by customers that they love the boxes and plan a theme night to go with them.
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Review highlights

  • "It has easy recipes to follow, nice presentation and fun little things for younger kids to do as well as older." — Stephanie E.
  • "All the Eat to Explore boxes come with high quality recipes, quality ingredients and top notch information." — Autumn B.
  • "We love that the meals and literature fit in Perfectly with our World Government Independent Study Course." — Denise F.

Reviews

An amazing family experience!

"The Explore Mexico box was fantastic. The box includes 3 authentic Mexican recipes (4 servings each), 5-7 pre-measured spice and sauce mixes, a shopping list for fresh ingredients, a fun cooking tool, Mexico flag pin + sticker, and a 16-page Cultural Explorer booklet. The recipes were easy to follow even with kids, and the flavors were so authentic. I loved that it wasn't just cooking - we learned about the Aztec & Mayan history, geography, music and language too. It made dinner feel like a mini trip to Mexico. Everything was well organized. Will definitely be ordering another country!"

— Alma A. (5/5)

Great box for our little foodie!

"This box is perfect for my nine year old who loves to cook and try new foods. The recipes are easy for us to cook together and we love learning about the different countries. The rating system for the recipes after we make them is also a fun discussion in our family."

— Anne A. (5/5)

An Unreal Experience

"Great price for all of the included ingredients and knowledge included. Such a fun time with my family cooking and learning before we go and explore the country itself! Will be ordering again!"

— Shay W. (5/5)

My review on Ukrainian food

"I love the concept and the food! Made my first meal and it was so delicious. Even learned a little bit of Ukrainian. Thank you so much! Can wait for you to see more of my content."

— Daisha W. (5/5)

We loved our first box

"We loved our first box & looking forward to the next. Fun & delicious!"

— Deborah K. (5/5)

Loved the box! Neat way

"Loved the box! Neat way to try new things"

— Stephanie M. (5/5)

Enjoy!

"Slow down the shipments"

— William F. (3/5)

Bought my husband a subscription - no regrets

"Bought him a subscription when it was just one type of box - so like the family one. We loved it! Now I see there’s a date night one for adults specifically and am very tempted to resubscribe for his next gift"

— Melissa (5/5)

Still checking it out, but so far, so good.

"So far so good. We accidentally used the wrong seasoning packet on our first meal, lol, but it was a great learning experience. So far everything seems easy to follow. I may have more thoughts after a few more boxes."

— Abigail M. (5/5)

The BEST Stay Home Date Night!

"We thoroughly enjoyed this Italy kit. It was thoughtfully put together and it makes for a really great few date nights! After doing our first one, we are both looking forward to cooking our next meal from our kitchen together!"

— Katrina W. (5/5)

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