explore USA
Experience the story of America through its food with our American cooking kit. Discover how different cultures and regions have come together to create a uniquely American cuisine.
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Shipping is free for all country boxes, subscriptions and bundles in the Continental U.S. (AK and HI cost an additional $3 to ship).
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
Australia
Dec
Greece
Gluten free
Jan
India
Feb
France
Mar
Spain
Apr
Ukraine
May
Mexico
Jun
Ireland
Jul
Kenya
Aug
Brazil
Sep
UK
Oct
Lebanon
Nov
Australia
Dec
Greece
Vegetarian
Feb
Ethiopia
Mar
Sweden
Mar
South Korea
May
France
May
Israel
Jun
India
Jul
Jamaica
Aug
Spain
Sep
Ukraine
Oct
Mexico
Nov
Australia
Dec
Kenya
2027 Calendar
Here is the list of countries featured by month for each dietary option in 2027:
No Restrictions
Jan
Brazil
Feb
China
Mar
Lebanon
Apr
Ireland
May
France
Jun
Israel
Jul
Japan
Aug
UK
Sep
Peru
Oct
Ukraine
Nov
Singapore
Dec
Sweden
Gluten-Free
Jan
Italy
Feb
Ethiopia
Mar
Sweden
Apr
India
May
France
Jun
Spain
Jul
Ukraine
Aug
Mexico
Sep
Ireland
Oct
Kenya
Nov
Brazil
Dec
UK
Vegetarian
Jan
Morocco
Feb
UK
Mar
Lebanon
Apr
Greece
May
Brazil
May
Italy
Jul
Ethiopia
Aug
Sweden
Sep
South Korea
Oct
France
Nov
Israel
Dec
India
What’s Inside USA Family Box?
3 Authentic American Step-by-Step Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 USA Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Cultural Explorer Booklet
(explore USA's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
Fun Cooking Tool - USA
1 Passport in your first box
3 Authentic American Step-by-Step Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 USA Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Cultural Explorer Booklet
(explore USA's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
Fun Cooking Tool - USA
1 Passport in your first box
Recipe details
The recipes reflect well-known American dishes and diverse, bold flavor profiles, from regional classics to modern favorites, while the cultural booklet introduces you to traditions, cultural influences, and everyday life across the United States. 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.
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
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.
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.
FAQs
eat2explore is suitable for ALL ages - designed for ages 5 and up with adult guidance. Family Edition kits are ideal for kids and parents cooking together, while Adult Edition boxes include drink pairings for date nights and group gatherings.
• Families looking for fun quality time together • Parents who want to cook with their kids • Homeschool families and cultural learning activities • Gift-givers looking for meaningful, educational experiences • Curious young explorers who love discovering the world
• Couples planning at-home date nights • Hosts looking for a unique dinner party idea • Foodies who enjoy global flavors • Gift-givers seeking an experience-based present • Adults with dietary preferences, such as gluten-free or vegetarian options.
Dried spice blends typically last over two years. Sauces are hot-filled and Cornell Food Tech approved, with a shelf life of over one year unopened. Fresh batches are produced monthly.
You can choose individual country boxes or build your own bundle by selecting the specific countries you’d like to explore - all shipped together in one shipment. For our monthly subscription, you’ll receive a new featured country box each month. Country selection is not available with the subscription.
Some of our country boxes are suitable for gluten-free and vegetarian diets because the spice blends and sauce mixes included in those boxes are gluten-free and vegetarian. These boxes are specially identified as Gluten-Free or Vegetarian-Optional. Vegetarian-Optional means that while some recipes may traditionally include meat, we provide clear vegetarian and vegan cooking instructions along with easy ingredient swap suggestions.
We currently ship to all U.S. states and Canada. Orders are processed within 2–3 business days, and delivery times vary depending on the shipping address and carrier. Please check your order tracking for details. Shipping of explore boxes is free for customers in the continental United States, with an additional fee for Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. We also offer expedited shipping within the U.S. for an additional cost.
