explore USA
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.
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.
Make it a GIFT?
Make it gift-ready! Add a red ribbon to your eat2explore box for just $2.
Free Shipping
Shipping is free for all country boxes, subscriptions and bundles in the Continental U.S. (AK and HI cost an additional $3 to ship).
2025 Calendar
Here is the list of countries featured by month for each dietary option in 2025:
No Restrictions
Jan
China
Feb
Lebanon
Mar
Ireland
Apr
France
May
USA
Jun
Israel
Jul
Japan
Aug
United Kingdom
Sep
Peru
Oct
Ukraine
Nov
Singapore
Dec
Sweden
Gluten-Free
Jan
Ukraine
Feb
Mexico
Mar
Ireland
Apr
Kenya
May
Brazil
Jun
United Kingdom
Jul
Thailand
Aug
Lebanon
Sep
Greece
Oct
Italy
Nov
Ethiopia
Dec
Sweden
Vegetarian
Jan
India
Feb
Jamaica
Mar
Spain
Apr
Ukraine
May
Mexico
Jun
Kenya
Jul
Morocco
Aug
United Kingdom
Sep
Lebanon
Oct
Greece
Nov
Brazil
Dec
Italy
2026 Calendar
Here is the list of countries featured by month for each dietary option in 2026:
No Restrictions
Jan
Morocco
Feb
South Korea
Mar
Jamaica
Apr
Spain
May
Ethiopia
Jun
Italy
Jul
India
Aug
Mexico
Sep
Kenya
Oct
Thailand
Nov
Greece
Dec
Brazil
Gluten-Free
Jan
India
Feb
France
Mar
Spain
Apr
Ukraine
May
Mexico
Jun
Ireland
Jul
Kenya
Aug
Brazil
Sep
United Kingdom
Oct
Thailand
Nov
Lebanon
Dec
Greece
Vegetarian
Jan
Ethiopia
Feb
Sweden
Mar
South Korea
Apr
France
May
Israel
Jun
India
Jul
Jamaica
Aug
Spain
Sep
Ukraine
Oct
Mexico
Nov
Kenya
Dec
Morocco
USA - Drink Pairing Brochure
The cocktail was born in America! The word “cocktail" first appeared in print in the U.S. in 1806, defined as a mix of spirits, sugar, water, and bitters basically, an Old Fashioned. Our USA drink brochure offers regional cocktails and mocktails, plus wine and beer pairing suggestions designed to capture the diversity and boldness of American cuisine. All drink pairing recipes are curated with guidance from award-winning mixologist Anthony Caporale and the wine experts at IPO Wines. Note on wine: We highlight grape varieties and regions not specific winemakers. ALL COCKTAILS CAN BE MADE ZERO-PROOF WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC BASES.
$5.00
USA - flag pin & sticker
Have additional kids, how about extra USA flag pin and sticker- one for each child? 1 country flag pin 1 country sticker Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$2.00
USA - Spice & Sauce Mixes
Need extra servings or want to repeat your favorite dishes? Grab our spice, sauce, and grain mixes to whip up all three recipes againand keep the delicious fun going! no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box otherwise, there is shipping feebased on weight
$10.00
USA Tool - Whisk
Have additional kids, how about getting extra cooking tool(s)? One for each child! Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$5.00
What’s Inside USA Family Box?
3 Authentic Recipes - USA
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes - USA
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker - USA
16-Page Explorer Booklet - USA
(including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
Fun Cooking Tool - USA
1 Passport in your first box
3 Authentic Recipes - USA
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes - USA
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker - USA
16-Page Explorer Booklet - USA
(including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
Fun Cooking Tool - USA
1 Passport in your first box
Choose Your Experience
Family Box
Our Family Box makes for a memorable family cooking experience or as a great add on to your homeschool or in class educational experience. Our recipes serve 4 and include spices and sauces and a shopping list for the fresh ingredients.
Adult Box
With 3 recipes that serve 4 in each box, our Adult Box is perfect for three intimate date nights or a dinner party for 12. We provide the harder-to-find sauces and spice mixes and you just add the fresh ingredients.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
FAQs
eat2explore is suitable for ALL ages. We have something for everyone. Our family edition kits are designed for families and children ages 5 and older with adult guidance. All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safety. Our adult edition kits are complete with mock/cocktail drink recipes as well and beer and wine pairings.
We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.
All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last over 2 years. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last over 1 year if they are not opened. We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every month.
Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.
