Whatscookingamerica.net is a culinary website launched in 1997 by cookbook author and culinary historian, Linda Stradley.

The homepage features information, recipes, and photos, about American cooking, as well as a list of monthly columnists and links to their most recent articles.

The ‘Recipe Index’ provides a list of recipes sorted by region, course, ingredient, and holiday or occasion. The ‘Diet Recipes’ section provides links to low fat, low calorie, and low carbohydrate recipes, as well as articles related to nutrition and weight loss. The ‘Dinner Party Menus’ provides recipes by meat ingredient, such as pork, chicken, and seafood, and by event type, such as barbecues and last minute parties.

The ‘Food History’ section provides information about the origin of popular American foods like milkshakes and hot dogs, as well as international foods like fajitas and crepes. The ‘Culinary Dictionary’ section provides an alphabetical index of culinary terms and techniques. The ‘Diet health & Beauty’ section provides articles and advice related to beauty, diet, health, and fitness.

The ‘Baking Corner’ section displays ‘Peggy’s Baking Corner,’ a section that provides information about baking and decorating, and recipes for cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and other desserts. There are also other topics covered, such as using special materials like fondant and gum paste, what tools are best for different effects, and making your own cookie cutters.

The ‘Regional Foods’ section provides recipes by American region. The ‘Cooking Articles’ section provides an alphabetical index of food and cooking articles. The ‘Hints & Tips’ section provides information on specific ingredients and cooking techniques. The ‘Herbs & Spices’ section provides a list of herbs and spices and information about each. The ‘Restaurant Reviews’ section provides links to restaurant reviews by the site owner sorted by region and rating. There is also a link to a dining etiquette guide in this section. The ‘Newspaper Columns’ provide links to the food and recipe sections of various online newspapers and publications sorted by state.