the first thanksgiving 1621, oil on canvas jean leon gerome ferris (1899).
the cuisine of united states extremely diverse, owing vastness of continent, relatively large population (1/3 of billion people) , number of native , immigrant influences. mainstream american culinary arts similar in other western countries. wheat , corn primary cereal grains. traditional american cuisine uses ingredients such turkey, potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, squash, , maple syrup, indigenous foods employed american indians , european settlers, african slaves , descendants.
the types of food served @ home vary , depend upon region of country , family s own cultural heritage. recent immigrants tend eat food similar of country of origin, , americanized versions of these cultural foods, such american chinese cuisine, tex-mex (mexican-american cuisine) or italian-american cuisine appear; example vietnamese cuisine, korean cuisine , thai cuisine. german cuisine has profound impact on american cuisine, mid-western cuisine; potatoes, noodles, roasts, stews, cakes, , other pastries iconic ingredients in both cuisines. dishes such hamburger, pot roast, baked ham, , hot dogs examples of american dishes derived german cuisine.
apple pie 1 of number of american cultural icons.
different regions of united states have own cuisine , styles of cooking. states of louisiana , mississippi, example, known cajun , creole cooking. cajun , creole cooking influenced french, acadian, , haitian cooking, although dishes original , unique. examples include crawfish etouffee, red beans , rice, seafood or chicken gumbo, jambalaya, , boudin. italian, german, hungarian , chinese influences, traditional native american, caribbean, mexican , greek dishes have diffused general american repertoire. not uncommon middle-class family middle america eat, example, restaurant pizza, home-made pizza, enchiladas con carne, chicken paprikas, beef stroganof , bratwurst sauerkraut dinner throughout single week.
soul food, same food eaten white southerners, developed southern african slaves, , free descendants, popular around south , among many african-americans elsewhere. syncretic cuisines such louisiana creole, cajun, pennsylvania dutch, , tex-mex regionally important. iconic american dishes such apple pie, fried chicken, pizza, hamburgers, , hot dogs derive recipes of various immigrants , domestic innovations. french fries, mexican dishes such burritos , tacos, , pasta dishes freely adapted italian sources consumed.
americans prefer coffee tea, , more half adult population drinks @ least 1 cup day. marketing u.s. industries largely responsible making orange juice , milk (now fat-reduced) ubiquitous breakfast beverages. during 1980s , 1990s, americans caloric intake rose 24%; frequent dining @ fast food outlets associated health officials call american obesity epidemic. highly sweetened soft drinks popular; sugared beverages account 9% of average american s daily caloric intake.
hamburgers, fries, , doughnuts considered american foods.
some representative american foods
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