List of American foods
List of American Foods
The List of American Foods encompasses a diverse range of dishes, snacks, and beverages that originate from or are popular in the United States. The country's vast size and cultural diversity have led to a wide variety of regional and ethnic foods.
Regional Foods[edit | edit source]
New England[edit | edit source]
New England is known for its seafood and dairy products. Notable dishes include Clam Chowder, a creamy soup with clams and potatoes, and Lobster Roll, a sandwich filled with lobster meat.
Southern Cuisine[edit | edit source]
Southern Cuisine is characterized by its use of locally sourced ingredients such as corn, peaches, and pork. Famous dishes include Fried Chicken, Cornbread, and Peach Cobbler.
Southwestern Cuisine[edit | edit source]
Southwestern Cuisine is influenced by Mexican cuisine and uses ingredients such as chili peppers, beans, and corn. Popular dishes include Chili Con Carne, Tacos, and Enchiladas.
Ethnic Foods[edit | edit source]
Italian-American Cuisine[edit | edit source]
Italian-American Cuisine is a style of cooking brought by Italian immigrants, adapted to American ingredients and tastes. Signature dishes include Pizza, Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Lasagna.
Chinese-American Cuisine[edit | edit source]
Chinese-American Cuisine is a blend of Chinese and American cooking styles. Popular dishes include Chop Suey, General Tso's Chicken, and Fortune Cookie.
Snacks and Desserts[edit | edit source]
American snacks and desserts are popular worldwide. These include Popcorn, a popular snack at movies and sporting events, Donuts, a sweet pastry, and Apple Pie, considered a classic American dessert.
Beverages[edit | edit source]
The United States is also known for its beverages. Coca-Cola and Pepsi are globally recognized soft drinks. Bourbon whiskey, a type of American whiskey, is a popular alcoholic beverage. This is a non-exhaustive food and drink related list.
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