{"id":1687,"date":"2009-07-16T10:10:27","date_gmt":"2009-07-16T09:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/?p=1687"},"modified":"2011-11-13T17:35:38","modified_gmt":"2011-11-13T15:35:38","slug":"main-dishes-and-savoury-snacks-recipes-101-american-foods-to-try-in-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/16\/main-dishes-and-savoury-snacks-recipes-101-american-foods-to-try-in-the-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Main Dishes and Savoury Snacks Recipes: 101 American Foods to Try in the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Living in another country, I often think about, talk about, or make reference to American (USA) foods with non-Americans. Many of my Italian friends have asked me for a list of American foods they should try when visiting the United States of America \u2013 here are my suggestions, in a short series of posts. <strong>I will be making the entire list available as an ebook for download! So halt your printers :)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/15\/desserts-and-sweets-recipes-101-american-foods-to-try-in-the-usa\/\">Part 1: Desserts<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Part 2: Main Dishes and Savoury Snacks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/17\/drinks-local-specialties-and-resources-101-american-foods-to-try-in-the-usa\/\"><strong>Part 3: Drinks and Location-specific \/ Regional Specialties<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/24\/101-american-foods-to-try-in-the-usa-ebook\/\">Parts  1-3 in an Ebook \/ PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>**Important Note** <\/strong>This is not an exhaustive list! These foods are also <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">not<\/span> the most healthy or best-tasting food that the USA has to offer<\/strong>.<strong> <\/strong>I know that. Outside of this list there are wonderful, healthy and delicious food to be found in the USA.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This list is a mix of <strong>notable, iconic, and classic foods<\/strong>, and what I think a newcomer to American foods should try at least once, in America, or at least made by an American directly for them (none of those themed restaurants in other countries, please!) so as to understand some of our cultural references and films <em>(how can you explain a Twinkie to someone if they\u2019ve never eaten it?)<\/em> <strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What would you add to this list? Is there an iconic or famous American food that you&#8217;d recommend a foreign visitor try? Put it in the comments!<\/strong> <strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In alphabetical order&#8230;Main Dishes and Savoury Snacks <\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/redneck\/244202777\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"american_breakfast\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/american_breakfast.jpg?resize=100%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"american_breakfast\" width=\"100\" height=\"75\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>American breakfast<\/strong> \u2013 The classic American breakfast: eggs (scrambled, fried, over-easy), meat (bacon\/sausage), potatoes (hash browns\/home fries) (see below), and one or more kinds of bread (bagel\/toast\/English muffin\/pancakes). Add some fruit juice and\/or a glass of milk to it and you\u2019ve got a complete meal that will probably fulfill for your dietary needs for the entire day. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/redneck\/244202777\/\">ricardo.martins<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: at home, breakfast restaurants like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ihop.com\">IHOP<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/yumarama\/3546761244\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"bagels\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bagels.jpg?resize=100%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"bagels\" width=\"100\" height=\"75\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a><\/strong><strong>Bagel<\/strong><strong> (w\/ cream cheese or lox)<\/strong> A New-York style <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bagel\">bagel<\/a> has become the staple of many a \u201cquick breakfast\u201d \u2013 a bread that is boiled first and then baked, with a tight skin and a chewy inside. Try it with flavored cream cheese, or lox, smoked salmon. Bonus: \u201cEverything\u201d bagel with poppy and sesame seeds, garlic and rock salt. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/yumarama\/3546761244\/\">yumarama<\/a>)<em> <strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: bagel shops (like Noah\u2019s), or some supermarkets that make them fresh in their bakery department.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2007\/09\/bronx-worthy-bagels\/\">bagels<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deliciousdays.com\/archives\/2007\/01\/18\/cute-cuter-mini-bagels\/\">mini bagels<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/cafefernando.com\/bagels\/\">bagels<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/joesixpac\/576403183\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"baked_potato\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/baked_potato.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"baked_potato\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Baked Potato<\/strong> &#8211; take an entire potato with the skin on, scrub it down, poke holes in it, and bake it in the oven. Then, slice it open and top it with your choice of butter, sour cream, chives, cheese, bacon, and more! There are entire stations devoted to topping a baked potato in some buffets. Bonus: try a twice-baked potato or baked potato soup! (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/joesixpac\/576403183\/\">stefano a<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: in restaurants or at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/006195twice_baked_potatoes.php\">twice-baked potato<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andreasrecipes.com\/2006\/02\/22\/cream-of-baked-potato-soup\/\">baked potato soup<\/a>]<\/em> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/msadventuresinitaly\/2404312309\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"bbq_baked_beans\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bbq_baked_beans.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"bbq_baked_beans\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Barbecue (BBQ) Baked Beans <\/strong>&#8211; a staple at any barbecue, baked beans are a mix of different beans, a little sweet, and perhaps a little bacon-y, too! (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/msadventuresinitaly\/2404312309\">me, Sara Rosso<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: barbecue restaurants, at a BBQ, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/2008\/04\/11\/made-in-america-barbecue-baked-beans-with-bacon-recipe\/\">barbecue baked beans<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2006\/07\/beans-beans-theyre-good-for-your-heart\/\">hot and smoky baked beans<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/004244threebean_baked_beans.php\">three bean baked beans<\/a> ]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/seanomalone\/527359152\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"bbq_ribs\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bbq_ribs.jpg?resize=67%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"bbq_ribs\" width=\"67\" height=\"100\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Barbecue (BBQ) Ribs \u2013 <\/strong>Barbecue pork ribs, to be exact, are rubbed with spices and smoked. Then they are smothered in homemade barbecue sauce and eaten with your hands. Sometimes referred to as short, pork or baby back ribs. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/seanomalone\/527359152\/\">seanomatopoeia<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: barbecue restaurants or at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/food\/recipes\/recipe\/0,1977,FOOD_9936_11125_,00.html\">baby back ribs<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.davidlebovitz.com\/archives\/2009\/02\/dave_ls_braised_short_ribs.html\">braised short ribs<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/dalboz17\/3252001983\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"bbq_sandwich\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/bbq_sandwich.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"bbq_sandwich\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Barbecue (BBQ) Sandwich<\/strong> \u2013 shredded chicken, beef or pork is mixed with barbecue sauce and served inside a bun or bread, sometimes with coleslaw inside, too. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/dalboz17\/3252001983\/\">dalboz17<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: barbecue restaurants, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/001675buffalo_wings.php\">pulled pork<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/paula-deen\/bbq-pork-sandwich-recipe\/index.html\">BBQ pork<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cookography.com\/2007\/bbq-chicken-sandwich\">BBQ chicken<\/a>] <\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/chromatic\/3532950974\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"black-eyed_peas\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/black-eyed_peas.jpg?resize=75%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"black-eyed_peas\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Black-eyed peas<\/strong> \u2013 before the band came along, black-eyed peas were known for other reasons! Not really peas, these beans are eaten in the south at New Year\u2019s for good luck, and are a part of southern culture. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/chromatic\/3532950974\/\">Erik Mallinson<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: restaurants or at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipe<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/cooking\/2008\/12\/make-your-own-luck-black-eyed-pea-salsa\/\">black-eyed peas salsa<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/archives\/000009.html\">southern style black-eyed peas<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/kalynskitchen.blogspot.com\/2009\/01\/recipe-for-indian-spiced-black-eyed.html\">indian spiced black-eyed peas<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.fatfreevegan.com\/2008\/01\/creole-black-eyed-peas.html\">creole black-eyed peas<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/laurafries\/116944316\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"biscuit_gravy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/biscuit_gravy.jpg?resize=100%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"biscuit_gravy\" width=\"100\" height=\"75\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Biscuits and Cream Gravy<\/strong> (preferably sausage gravy) &#8211; something to be eaten at any time of day, but also in the morning, a warm, steamy biscuit that you can taste the butter in as it cuts through the cream gravy (with sausage pieces!) is bliss. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/laurafries\/116944316\/\">LauraFries.com<\/a>)<br \/>\n<em><strong>where to try<\/strong>: various (breakfast, barbecue, home cooking) restaurants<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/cooking\/2007\/09\/biscuits_and_gr\/\">biscuits and gravy<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/pinchmysalt.com\/2007\/09\/18\/how-to-make-the-best-buttermilk-biscuits-from-scratch\/\">buttermilk biscuits<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/homesicktexan.blogspot.com\/2007\/04\/everythings-better-with-biscuits.html\">biscuits<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/pinchmysalt.com\/2007\/09\/24\/biscuits-with-sausage-and-sage-gravy\/\">biscuits with sausage gravy<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lifeontheedge\/2335271844\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"breakfast_burrito\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/breakfast_burrito.jpg?resize=100%2C72&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"breakfast_burrito\" width=\"100\" height=\"72\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Breakfast burrito<\/strong> \u2013 Take the classic American breakfast, and wrap it in a flour tortilla with some salsa. A mobile way to enjoy your breakfast! (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lifeontheedge\/2335271844\/\">Marshall Astor<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: IHOP, or other breakfast restaurant, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/cooking\/2008\/08\/breakfast-burritos-to-go\/\">breakfast burritos<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/80breakfasts.blogspot.com\/2008\/09\/breakfast-24-breakfast-burrito.html\">breakfast burrito<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/kalynskitchen.blogspot.com\/2005\/07\/egg-burritos-to-die-for.html\">egg burritos<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/homesicktexan.blogspot.com\/2007\/09\/breaking-fast-with-tacos.html\">breakfast tacos<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/anotherpintplease\/2165359303\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"brisket\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/brisket1.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"brisket\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Brisket<\/strong> &#8211; the cut of meat most used for barbecue &#8211; it&#8217;s rubbed with spices and smoked or slow-cooked and then sliced or shredded. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/anotherpintplease\/2165359303\/\">another pint please<\/a>)<br \/>\n<em><strong>where to try<\/strong>: barbecue restaurants, in the South, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/homesicktexan.blogspot.com\/2008\/12\/my-oven-baked-brisket.html\">oven-baked brisket<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/userealbutter.com\/2008\/05\/26\/barbecue-beef-brisket-recipe\/\">texas barbecue beef brisket<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theperfectpantry.com\/2009\/04\/beer-recipe-barbecued-brisket.html\">beer oven-barbecued brisket<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/carowallis1\/3658136360\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"caesar_salad\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/caesar_salad.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"caesar_salad\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Caesar salad<\/strong> &#8211; romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons and a lemony-peppery-egg dressing are characteristic of this salad which is found on almost any large restaurant&#8217;s menu. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/carowallis1\/3658136360\/\">Caro Wallis<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: restaurants, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2008\/01\/chicken-caesar-salad\/\">chicken caesar salad<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/bakingbites.com\/2006\/01\/artichoke-ceasar-salad\/\">artichoke caesar salad<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/archives\/vegan-caesar-salad-recipe.html\">vegan caesar salad<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<p><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ehfisher\/3623977932\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"fried_catfish\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/fried_catfish.jpg?resize=100%2C66&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"fried_catfish\" width=\"100\" height=\"66\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Catfish<\/strong> \u2013 Often breaded in cornmeal and fried, or blackened. Catfish is most enjoyable if you actually see it before you eat it, so you see those funky whiskers and get the \u201ccat\u201d reference. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ehfisher\/3623977932\/\">ehfisher<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: in fish restaurants, at home<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipe<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/homesicktexan.blogspot.com\/2007\/03\/no-better-fish-to-fry.html\">fried catfish<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/maynard\/2176921557\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"cobb_salad\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/cobb_salad.jpg?resize=100%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"cobb_salad\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Chef or Cobb Salad<\/strong>\u2013 a salad isn\u2019t a salad unless it includes the kitchen sink. The \u201cchef\u201d salad usually means the chef put what was available or left over in it \u2013 including meat, cheese, vegetables and other treats. A Cobb salad has a more specific formula (<a href=\"http:\/\/americanfood.about.com\/od\/allamericansidessalads\/r\/cobb.htm\">Cobb salad on about.com<\/a>) (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/maynard\/2176921557\/\">nemo&#8217;s great uncle<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: restaurants across the country, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipe<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/001931cobb_salad.php\">Cobb salad<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kb35\/1644526369\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"chicken_fried_steak\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/chicken_fried_steak.jpg?resize=100%2C79&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"chicken_fried_steak\" width=\"100\" height=\"79\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Chicken Fried Steak<\/strong> &#8211; one of my &#8220;discoveries&#8221; in college &#8211; a steak is pounded thin, dipped in batter and fried like chicken&#8230;but it&#8217;s a steak! And it&#8217;s marvelous. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kb35\/1644526369\/\">KB35<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: barbecue restaurants, in Texas, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/homesicktexan.blogspot.com\/2007\/03\/independence-and-chicken-fried-steak.html\">chicken fried steak<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/68188294@N00\/2464465987\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"chicken_parmesan\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/chicken_parmesan.jpg?resize=100%2C72&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"chicken_parmesan\" width=\"100\" height=\"72\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Chicken parmigiano<\/strong> (or parmesan)- another Italian-American invention &#8211; a breaded chicken breast is paired with a tomato sauce (!) and sometimes served over pasta (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/68188294@N00\/2464465987\/\">seriouslygood1<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: Italian restaurants, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/001998parmesan_chicken.php\"> parmesan chicken<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/seriouslygood.kdweeks.com\/2008\/05\/chicken-parmigiano.html\">chicken parmigiano<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lobsterstew\/3164198585\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"chicken_pot_pie\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/chicken_pot_pie.jpg?resize=100%2C83&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"chicken_pot_pie\" width=\"100\" height=\"83\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Chicken pot pie \u2013 <\/strong>a classic \u201cTV dinner\u201d food \u2013 a savory crust pie contains chicken, potatoes and a few other vegetables, and topped with the same crust and baked. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lobsterstew\/3164198585\/\">helga&#8217;s lobster stew<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: in a restaurant, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipe<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/004089chicken_pot_pie.php\">chicken pot pie<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/bakingbites.com\/2009\/04\/deep-dish-chicken-pot-pie\/\">deep dish pot pie<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2008\/11\/chicken-pot-pie\/\">chicken pot pie<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/spine\/2466707152\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"chicken_wings\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/chicken_wings.jpg?resize=75%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"chicken_wings\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Chicken \/ Buffalo Wings<\/strong> \u2013 those little <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicken_wings\">chicken wings<\/a> are breaded, fried and then covered in wing \u201csauce\u201d \u2013 often ranging from slightly spicy to nuclear hot. Some restaurants will actually provide a hot scale and make you wear gloves to protect yourself. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/spine\/2466707152\/\">rick<\/a>)<em> <strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: chicken wing specialty restaurants or barbecue restaurants, at home. Often offered as an appetizer in many other restaurants.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/cooking\/2007\/09\/wings\/\">chicken wings<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/001675buffalo_wings.php\">buffalo wings<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/metzecki\/2471980326\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"chili_con_carne\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/chili_con_carne.jpg?resize=100%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"chili_con_carne\" width=\"100\" height=\"75\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Chili (con carne)<\/strong> \u2013 a thick and often spicy mix of red kidney beans, tomatoes, ground beef, and chili peppers, served hot and usually with cornbread. <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chili_con_carne\">It\u2019s the official dish of Texas!<\/a> (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/metzecki\/2471980326\/\">metzecki<\/a>)<br \/>\n<em><strong>where to try<\/strong>: restaurants around the country, barbecue \/ Texan restaurants.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/pinchmysalt.com\/2009\/01\/29\/beef-and-three-bean-chili-recipe\/\">beef \/ 3 bean chili<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/crockpot365.blogspot.com\/2008\/11\/barack-obamas-chili-recipe-in-crockpot.html\">barack obama chili<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/homesicktexan.blogspot.com\/2009\/02\/more-precise-texas-chili-recipe.html\">7 chile chili<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lunacruz\/427512971\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"clam_chowder\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/clam_chowder.jpg?resize=100%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"clam_chowder\" width=\"100\" height=\"75\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Clam chowder (New England and Manhattan style)<\/strong> \u2013 A hearty soup made with potatoes, clams, and lots of cream (New England style) or with a tomato base (Manhattan), this is a favorite soup for many Americans. Friday is the day that most restaurants have this soup as Soup of the Day. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lunacruz\/427512971\/\">purploony<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: in restaurants (especially Fridays), especially on the waterfront. Try it in a sourdough breadbowl in SF at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.boudinbakery.com\/\">Boudin Bakery<\/a>!<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/bitten.blogs.nytimes.com\/2008\/10\/08\/recipe-of-the-day-clam-chowder\/\">clam chowder<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andreasrecipes.com\/2008\/05\/19\/new-england-clam-chowder\/\">new england clam chowder<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/cookandeat.com\/2006\/12\/18\/calamity-chowder\/\">calamity chowder<\/a>] <\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/progoddess\/464381769\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"coleslaw\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/coleslaw.jpg?resize=100%2C96&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"coleslaw\" width=\"100\" height=\"96\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Coleslaw<\/strong> \u2013 a fresh salad made with raw shredded cabbage, carrots, and celery with the addition of mayonnaise to make it creamy. Usually eaten with BBQ. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/progoddess\/464381769\/\">coconut&amp;lime<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: anywhere, at supermarket deli counters, hopefully at a local BBQ, or at fried chicken fast food chains <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kfc.com\">KFC<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.popeyes.com\">Popeye\u2019s<\/a>.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com\/2008\/04\/snappy-crunchy-coleslaw.html\">crunchy coleslaw<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/kalynskitchen.blogspot.com\/2005\/07\/blue-cheese-coleslaw.html\">blue cheese coleslaw<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2006\/11\/not-your-mamas-coleslaw\/\">coleslaw<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/foodinmouth\/2105196958\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"cornbread\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/cornbread.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"cornbread\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Corn bread<\/strong> \u2013 a cakey bread made with corn flour, sometimes with corn kernels in it. To be eaten with BBQ, chili (below) or other southern food. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/foodinmouth\/2105196958\/\">food in mouth<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/bitten.blogs.nytimes.com\/2008\/09\/26\/recipe-of-the-day-cornbread\/\"><em>make cornbread at home<\/em><\/a><em>, restaurants in the south<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/bitten.blogs.nytimes.com\/2008\/09\/26\/recipe-of-the-day-cornbread\/\">corn bread<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/001576southern_corn_bread.php\">southern corn bread<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/cooking\/2007\/08\/beans_and_cornb\/\">beans and corn bread<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jpwbee\/2734007254\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"corndog\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/corndog1.jpg?resize=100%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"corndog\" width=\"100\" height=\"75\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Corn Dog<\/strong> \u2013 a hot dog on a stick, dipped in corn meal batter and deep fried, topped with a little mustard and\/or ketchup. So good. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jpwbee\/2734007254\/\">jpwbee<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: fairs and festivals, seaside locations, at home (w\/a deep fryer).<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/homesicktexan.blogspot.com\/2008\/10\/making-corny-dogs-at-home.html\">corn dogs at home<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/glutenfree.wordpress.com\/2007\/08\/13\/gluten-free-oven-baked-corn-dogs\/\">oven baked corn dogs<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/stevendepolo\/3666164527\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"corn_on_the_cob\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/corn_on_the_cob.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"corn_on_the_cob\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Corn on the cob<\/strong> (and grilled!) \u2013 one of the best foods in the planet \u2013 eat boiled or grilled sweet corn directly off the cob with a little butter and salt \/ pepper and other spices. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/stevendepolo\/3666164527\/\">stevendepolo<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: at home, at a BBQ, fair, or restaurant.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/zeetzjones\/1088158261\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"dungeness_crab\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/dungeness_crab.jpg?resize=100%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"dungeness_crab\" width=\"100\" height=\"75\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Dungeness crab<\/strong> \u2013 perhaps one of my favorite things in the world, I think a good Dungeness crab needs no adornment, or just some simple cocktail sauce. Just crack it open and eat. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/zeetzjones\/1088158261\/\">Zeetz Jones<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: on the West coast, in a fish restaurant or on the wharf.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipe<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/kalynskitchen.blogspot.com\/2008\/06\/shrimp-cocktail-recipe-with-low-sugar.html\">cocktail sauce<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/kitchen-parade-veggieventure.blogspot.com\/2009\/04\/five-minute-homemade-cocktail-sauce.html\">cocktail sauce<\/a>]<\/em> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ghirson\/2681060958\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"egg_salad\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/egg_salad.jpg?resize=100%2C88&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"egg_salad\" width=\"100\" height=\"88\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg salad<\/strong> &#8211; boil some eggs, cool them down and mix them with mayonnaise, mustard and other spices, and put it between two slices of bread, and you have an egg salad sandwich! (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ghirson\/2681060958\/\">monkeycat!<\/a>)<br \/>\n<em><strong>where to try<\/strong>: at home<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/archives\/001575.html\">egg salad<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/001020egg_salad_sandwich.php\">egg salad<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/pinchmysalt.com\/2007\/04\/08\/easy-egg-salad-for-easter-egg-overload\/\">egg salad<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/skrb\/180258224\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"fettucine_alfredo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/fettucine_alfredo.jpg?resize=67%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"fettucine_alfredo\" width=\"67\" height=\"100\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Fettuccine alfredo<\/strong> &#8211; a dish that&#8217;s completely Italian-American (rather than Italian), a parmigiano\/parmesan cheesy-creamy sauce is generously mixed with fettuccine noodles for a dish that&#8217;s on most Italian restaurant menus in America. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/skrb\/180258224\/\">yuichi.sakuraba<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: Italian restaurants, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/cooking\/2009\/07\/fettuccine-alfredo\/\">fettuccine alfredo<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/nookandpantry.blogspot.com\/2008\/03\/fettuccine-alfredo.html\">fettuccine alfredo<\/a>&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/porcinichronicles.blogspot.com\/2005\/12\/fettucine-or-anything-else-alfredo.html\">fettucine alfredo<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/roboppy\/193692673\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"fried_calamari\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/fried_calamari.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"fried_calamari\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Fried Calamari<\/strong> \u2013 something that seems to be available across the country as an appetizer is fried calamari. Most Americans like just the rings, and not the legs. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/roboppy\/193692673\/\">roboppy<\/a>)<strong> <\/strong><em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: restaurants, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/closetcooking.blogspot.com\/2008\/07\/fried-calamari.html\">fried calamari<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/homecookkirsten.blogspot.com\/2006\/10\/frittura-di-calamari.html\">frittura di calamari<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/progoddess\/2301299942\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"fried_okra\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/fried_okra.jpg?resize=100%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"fried_okra\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Fried Dill Pickles and Okra<\/strong> &#8211; not that similar, but they have a lot in common &#8211; two green vegetables full of seeds &#8211; dill (sour) pickles sliced, battered and fried, and seedy-silky okra sliced, battered and fried &#8211; two better side dishes in the south cannot be found! (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/progoddess\/2301299942\/\">coconut&amp;lime<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: restaurants in the south, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seriouseats.com\/2008\/06\/where-to-find-fried-pickles-on-the-east-coast.html\">fried pickles on the east coast<\/a>, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/seriouslygood.kdweeks.com\/2005\/04\/okra.html\">southern fried okra<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/thebittenword.typepad.com\/thebittenword\/2008\/05\/southern-dinner-fried-okra.html\">fried okra<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.diannesdishes.com\/2008\/03\/fried-dill-pickles.html\">fried dill pickles<\/a>] <\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/progoddess\/872334049\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"fried_green_tomatoes\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/fried_green_tomatoes.jpg?resize=100%2C86&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"fried_green_tomatoes\" width=\"100\" height=\"86\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Fried Green Tomatoes<\/strong> &#8211; there is also a movie by the same name &#8211; are similar to the above-mentioned fried okra and pickles. Sliced green tomatoes are battered and fried! (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/progoddess\/872334049\/\">coconut&amp;lime<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: restaurants in the south, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/001506fried_green_tomatoes.php\">fried green tomatoes<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/seriouslygood.kdweeks.com\/2007\/07\/fried-green-tomatoes.html\">fried green tomatoes<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.notquitenigella.com\/2008\/01\/10\/fried-green-tomatoes-with-milk-gravy\/\">fried green tomatoes with milk gravy<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/surfzone\/3622350154\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"garlic_bread\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/garlic_bread.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"garlic_bread\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Garlic bread<\/strong> \u2013 a must for Italian-American food or at a barbecue, butter and garlic (and sometimes cheese) are spread on a baguette or bread and broiled or grilled. Bonus points: with a roasted garlic head. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/surfzone\/3622350154\/\">surfzone<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: Italian-American restaurants, at a BBQ, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/nookandpantry.blogspot.com\/2007\/09\/garlic-bread.html\">garlic bread<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/archives\/001563.html\">garlic bread<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bengarland\/2708088722\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"green_bean_casserole\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/green_bean_casserole.jpg?resize=100%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"green_bean_casserole\" width=\"100\" height=\"75\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a> <strong>Green bean casserole<\/strong> &#8211; another holiday dish, green beans are mixed with milk and mushroom soup, topped with fried onions (from a can!) and baked in the oven. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bengarland\/2708088722\/\">bengarland<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: at a Thanksgiving-holiday dinner, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/kitchen-parade-veggieventure.blogspot.com\/2006\/11\/worlds-best-green-bean-casserole.html\">green bean casserole<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/nookandpantry.blogspot.com\/2008\/01\/green-bean-casserole.html\">foodie green bean casserole<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andreasrecipes.com\/2006\/11\/25\/green-bean-casserole-with-three-mushrooms\/\">3 mushroom green bean casserole<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/maggiejane\/3407778423\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"grilled_cheese\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/grilled_cheese.jpg?resize=100%2C69&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"grilled_cheese\" width=\"100\" height=\"69\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Grilled Cheese Sandwich<\/strong> \u2013 a classic comfort food made at home, it can be as simple as two pieces of white bread with some cheddar and buttered on the outside and pan-fried to fancy versions with bacon and pesto. It&#8217;s frequently paired with a bowl of tomato soup. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/\">maggiephotos<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: make it at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/002131grilled_cheese_sandwich_with_bacon_and_pear.php\"><em>bacon pear grilled cheese<\/em><\/a><em> \u2013 <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/paninihappy.com\/grilled-cheese-honey-panini-recipe\/\"><em>grilled cheese and honey<\/em><\/a><em>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"grits\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/grits.jpg?resize=100%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"grits\" width=\"100\" height=\"75\" align=\"right\" \/>Grits \/ Hominy \u2013 <\/strong>Soul food, grits is a corn-based dish that is thick in consistency and is often eaten plain or with a little butter. It can be eaten for breakfast\/lunch\/dinner depending on the way it\u2019s prepared. Hominy is made similarly from a different kind of corn. (img by flirty kitty) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: in the south in restaurants, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipe<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/thekitchn\/recipe-roundup\/recipe-roundup-grits-064214\">grits recipes<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/007297grits_with_corn_and_onion_greens.php\">grits with corn and onion greens<\/a>] <\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lilcrabbygal\/1015757591\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"hamburger\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/hamburger.jpg?resize=83%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"hamburger\" width=\"83\" height=\"100\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Hamburger &amp; French Fries<\/strong> \u2013 with more than just cheese on it! A real American hamburger is personal, and exactly the way you want it. You want fresh tomatoes, bread-and-butter pickles, lettuce, caramelized onions, mushrooms, bacon or Swiss cheese on it? Just ask. Make it your own. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lilcrabbygal\/1015757591\/\">vanessa pike-russell<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: everywhere, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Read: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/aht.seriouseats.com\/\">A Hamburger Today<\/a> blog \u2013 20 Hamburgers to eat before you Die.]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mistersmed\/3460595895\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"home_fries\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/home_fries.jpg?resize=100%2C66&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"home_fries\" width=\"100\" height=\"66\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a> Home fries \/ hashbrowns \/ Tater tots <\/strong>\u2013 at breakfast, potatoes are shredded and pan-fried to get a crust (<em>hashbrowns<\/em>) or cubed and mixed with seasonings in a skillet (<em>home fries)<\/em>, or made into little cylinders and fried (<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tater_Tots\">Tater tots<\/a>). Tater tots are often eaten with non-breakfast dishes, too. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mistersmed\/3460595895\/\">mistersmed<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: IHOP, or other breakfast restaurant, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2008\/11\/home-fries\/\">home fries<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/007182home_fries.php\">home fries<\/a> ]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pkingdesign\/3401001870\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"sausage\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/sausage.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sausage\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Hot Dogs &amp; Sausage <\/strong>\u2013 this needs its own category \u2013 kielbasa, andouille, bratwurst, summer sausage, pork, chicken, turkey, pesto, artichokes, hot peppers, sweet, breakfast, Italian \u2013 you need to try as many types of sausage as you come across. They are integral! (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pkingdesign\/3401001870\/\">pkingdesign<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: supermarket, at the ballpark, street vendors, specialty sausage locations (like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/rosamunde-sausage-grill-san-francisco\">Rosamund&#8217;s in SF<\/a>), BBQ or breakfast restaurants, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/simplyrecipes.com\/recipes\/how_to_make_homemade_sausage\/\">how to make homemade sausage<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/thekitchn\/ingredients-meat\/weekend-project-make-homemade-sausage-079648\">homemade sausage<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kt\/687460935\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"hushpuppies\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/hushpuppies1.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"hushpuppies\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Hushpuppies<\/strong> &#8211; a deep-fried ball of cornmeal and spices that usually accompanies barbecue and southern foods. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kt\/687460935\/\">The Rocketeer<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: restaurants in the south, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/homesicktexan.blogspot.com\/2007\/03\/no-better-fish-to-fry.html\">hush puppies<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/cooklikemad.com\/tag\/hush-puppy\/\">hush puppies<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/zesmerelda\/3430190344\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"macaroni_cheese\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/macaroni_cheese.jpg?resize=100%2C88&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"macaroni_cheese\" width=\"100\" height=\"88\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Macaroni and Cheese \u2013 <\/strong>Mac\u2019n\u2019Cheese Definitely one of my favorite comfort foods ever, elbow pasta or other short pasta is mixed with cheddar and other cheeses, butter, and milk, and served immediately or baked. From basic to fancy, everyone has their favorite recipe. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/zesmerelda\/3430190344\/\">Tammy Green<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: restaurants, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/cooking\/2009\/04\/macaroni-cheese\/\">macaroni &amp; cheese<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/marriedwithdinner.com\/2007\/01\/05\/smackdown-and-cheese\/\">fondue mac and cheese<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/2007\/01\/05\/mac-cheese-cheese-cheese\/\">3 cheese macaroni and cheese<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatwereeating.com\/recipes\/orgasmic-mac-n-cheese\/\">orgasmic mac \u2018n\u2019 cheese<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kumquatgirl\/15887489\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"macaroni_salad\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/macaroni_salad.jpg?resize=75%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"macaroni_salad\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Macaroni Pasta Salad<\/strong> \u2013 a classic \u201cpicnic\u201d food, this cold\/room-temperature salad is made with elbow pasta and a mayonnaise dressing and can include anything from tuna \/ shrimp, olives, pickles, onions, celery, etc. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kumquatgirl\/15887489\/\">kumquatgirl<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: at a BBQ\/picnic, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.columbusfoodie.com\/2008\/10\/09\/classic-macaroni-salad\/\"><em>macaroni salad<\/em><\/a><em> \u2013 <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/kalynskitchen.blogspot.com\/2007\/04\/recipe-update-shrimp-and-macaroni-salad.html\"><em>shrimp macaroni salad<\/em><\/a><em>] <\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/progoddess\/3033226124\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"mashed_potatoes\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/mashed_potatoes.jpg?resize=100%2C77&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"mashed_potatoes\" width=\"100\" height=\"77\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Mashed Potatoes<\/strong> \u2013 boil potatoes, mash them with butter and milk\/cream (and garlic!) and you\u2019ve got a favorite dish for turkey and holiday dinners, steaks and roasts. With or without skins? You decide. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/progoddess\/3033226124\/\">coconut&amp;lime<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: restaurants, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/cooking\/2008\/02\/the_meal_of_love_part_2_roasted_garlic_mashed_potatoes\/\">garlic mashed potatoes<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/cooking\/2007\/11\/delicious_creamy_mashed_potatoes\/\">creamy mashed potatoes<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/pinchmysalt.com\/2008\/11\/13\/holiday-recipes-with-a-twist-extra-creamy-mashed-potatoes\/\">extra creamy mashed potatoes<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/su-lin\/1095144990\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"meatloaf\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/meatloaf.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"meatloaf\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Meatloaf<\/strong> \u2013 a classic way to \u201cdress up\u201d ground beef into a big loaf of meat, bread, and other spices. Each family has their own version. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/su-lin\/1095144990\/\">su-lin<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: some home-cooking restaurants or preferably in someone\u2019s house, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/cooking\/2009\/01\/cajun-meatloaf\/\">cajun meatloaf<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seriouseats.com\/meatloaf-recipes\/\">meatloaf<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/pinchmysalt.com\/2007\/10\/22\/better-late-than-never-horseradish-meatloaf-recipe\/\">horseradish meatloaf<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pacificbro\/2512283965\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"omelet\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/omelet.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"omelet\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Omelet <\/strong>&#8211; at breakfast, a &#8220;Denver&#8221; omelet &#8211; bell peppers, onions and ham with cheese is a classic, but omelets again are as you want them &#8211; beaten eggs folded in half over mushrooms, spinach, meat, or other things and of course, cheese. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pacificbro\/2512283965\/\">pacificbro<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: breakfast restaurants, hotels, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/cooking\/2008\/05\/sleepin-in-omlette\/\">omelette<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/archives\/skinny-omelette-recipe.html\">skinny omelette<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/cookingwithamy.blogspot.com\/2009\/04\/spring-omelette-recipe.html\">spring omelette<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/slice\/3343190606\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"onion_rings\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/onion_rings.jpg?resize=100%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"onion_rings\" width=\"100\" height=\"75\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Onion Rings<\/strong> \u2013 not those constituted onion rings but real, whole thick onion rings breaded and fried to a crisp, served alongside a hamburger or a steak. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/slice\/3343190606\/\">Adam Kuban<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: in a restaurant or burger joint, at home or wherever they have a deep fryer!<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipe<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/bitten.blogs.nytimes.com\/2008\/04\/16\/recipe-of-the-day-fried-onion-rings\/\">fried onion rings<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/cooking\/2008\/03\/onion-strings-oh-yeah-baby\/\">onion strings<\/a>]<\/em> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/stevendepolo\/3168286123\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"pastrami\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/pastrami.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"pastrami\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pastrami \u2013 <\/strong>a sandwich meat that is served hot or cold \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pastrami\">pastrami<\/a> is beef is brined and then smoked, usually the outside is peppered. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/stevendepolo\/3168286123\/\">stevendepolo<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: at home, any number of specialty sandwich places (a few chains: Togo\u2019s, Quizno\u2019s) or delicatessens \/ supermarkets that sell it<br \/>\n[<strong>Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amateurgourmet.com\/2004\/04\/on_pastrami.html\">on pastrami<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/subspace-eddy\/2240522003\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"pot_roast\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/pot_roast.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"pot_roast\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Pot Roast <\/strong>&#8211; a hearty winter meal &#8211; a large slab of meat is first browned on all sides, and then &#8220;roasted&#8221; (braised) on the stovetop together with a few stew-like vegetables like carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/subspace-eddy\/2240522003\/\">subspace<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: at home<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/000307pot_roast.php\">pot roast<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/cooking\/2008\/01\/2008_the_year_of_the_pot_roast\/\">pot roast<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/kalynskitchen.blogspot.com\/2007\/10\/stove-top-pot-roast-recipe-with.html\">stove-top pot roast<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/kalynskitchen.blogspot.com\/2007\/10\/stove-top-pot-roast-recipe-with.html\">mom&#8217;s pot roast<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ubikiberry\/426976812\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"ranch_dressing\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/ranch_dressing.jpg?resize=100%2C82&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ranch_dressing\" width=\"100\" height=\"82\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Ranch dressing<\/strong> &#8211; this &#8220;buttermilk&#8221; dressing for salads has made its way into uses and applications in parts of America &#8211; on pizza, fresh vegetable dip, and the aforementioned chicken wings! (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ubikiberry\/426976812\/\">ubikiberry<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: supermarket, in a restaurant, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/homesicktexan.blogspot.com\/2009\/06\/buttermilk-dressing.html\">buttermilk dressing<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/cooking\/2008\/06\/homemade-ranch-dressing\/\">homemade ranch dressing<\/a>] <\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sklathill\/2293113377\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"rocky_mountain_oysters\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/rocky_mountain_oysters.jpg?resize=100%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"rocky_mountain_oysters\" width=\"100\" height=\"75\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a><\/strong>Rocky Mountain Oysters<\/strong> : bull\/buffalo testicles, breaded and fried (also called Prairie Oysters) &#8211; sometimes they are given to an unsuspecting eater and then told later (by their friends, of course)! (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sklathill\/2293113377\/\">Sklathill<\/a>)<em> <strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: in some southwest restaurants \/ county fairs, or at <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bigtexan.com\"><em>The Big Texan<\/em><\/a><em> in Amarillo, Texas (that\u2019s where I ate them!)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tofuttibreak\/2981965261\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"scalloped_potatoes\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/scalloped_potatoes.jpg?resize=100%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"scalloped_potatoes\" width=\"100\" height=\"75\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Scalloped Potatoes<\/strong> \u2013 a winter side dish, potatoes are sliced, layered with cheese, butter and cream and topped with breadcrumbs and baked in the oven. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tofuttibreak\/2981965261\/\">tofutti break<\/a>)<br \/>\n<em><strong>where to try<\/strong>: in a restaurant, or make it at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/004174scalloped_potatoes.php\">scalloped potatoes<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com\/2009\/02\/vegan-scalloped-potatoes.html\">vegan scalloped potatoes<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/su-lin\/3240165462\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"sloppy_joes\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/sloppy_joes.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sloppy_joes\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Sloppy Joes<\/strong> \u2013 a classic \u201ckid\u2019s\u201d food \u2013 ground beef is mixed with spices and tomato sauce and served on buns. The \u201csloppy\u201d part comes from how much mess you\u2019ll make! (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/su-lin\/3240165462\/\">su-lin<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: buy a mix like Manwich in the supermarket or make it at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/007320sloppy_joes.php\">sloppy joes<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/pinchmysalt.com\/2006\/07\/28\/homemade-sloppy-joes\/\">homemade sloppy joes<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/marriedwithdinner.com\/2008\/06\/30\/lazy-hazy-days\/\">san francisco sloppy joes<\/a>]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/barron\/45687793\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"submarine_sandwich\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/submarine_sandwich.jpg?resize=75%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"submarine_sandwich\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Submarine (or Hero or Hoagie) sandwich<\/strong> \u2013 the American sandwich can never have \u201cenough\u201d \u2013 lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, veggies, sprouts, sauces and creams \u2013 whatever you want on it, it works. Get some interesting bread, while you\u2019re at it (like <a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.seriouseats.com\/~r\/seriouseatsfeaturesvideos\/~3\/WdI_7OzziOQ\/california-eatin-dutch-crunch-bread-san-francisco-bay-area.html\">dutch crunch<\/a>). (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/barron\/45687793\/\">barron<\/a>)<br \/>\n<em><strong>where to try<\/strong>: at home, any number of specialty sandwich places (a few chains: Togo\u2019s, Quizno\u2019s) or delicatessens<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/syume\/3435337689\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"stuffed_turkey\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/stuffed_turkey.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"stuffed_turkey\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a> <strong>Turkey w\/stuffing<\/strong> &#8211; a turkey with stuffing is perhaps the most iconic of American meals (after barbecue!) and is used at Thanksgiving and often Christmas. A bread &#8220;stuffing&#8221; &#8211; cubes of bread seasoned and mixed with various ingredients &#8211; is a necessary accompaniment and is completely personal! (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/syume\/3435337689\/\">s.yume<\/a>) <em><br \/>\n<strong>where to try<\/strong>: in an American&#8217;s home at Thanksgiving!<br \/>\n[<strong>Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/americanfood.about.com\/od\/breaddressings\/Bread_Dressings.htm\">Bread dressings<\/a> <strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/thepioneerwoman.com\/cooking\/2007\/10\/roasted_thanksgiving_turkey\/\">how to roast a turkey<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elise.com\/recipes\/archives\/000036moms_turkey_stuffing.php\">bread stuffing<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/bitten.blogs.nytimes.com\/2008\/11\/24\/recipe-of-the-day-fresh-bread-stuffing\/\">fresh bread stuffing<\/a>] <\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/slice\/407048630\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"right\" title=\"veggie_burger\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/veggie_burger.jpg?resize=100%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"veggie_burger\" width=\"100\" height=\"75\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>Veggie Burger<\/strong> &#8211; just like the hamburger has become a staple in the American diet, veggie burgers have become a delicious alternative if you&#8217;re not in the mood for meat. Mushrooms, rice, black beans, and other ingredients are popular veggie burger varieties. (img by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/slice\/407048630\/\">Adam Kuban<\/a>) <em><strong><br \/>\nwhere to try<\/strong>: supermarket, in restaurants, at home.<br \/>\n[<strong>Recipes<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/archives\/001567.html\">ultimate veggie burger<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.recipegirl.com\/2009\/05\/25\/veggie-burgers-with-cilantro-mayonnaise-2\/\">veggie burgers<\/a> ]<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Up next&#8230;Drinks and Regional Specialties!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Many of the photos in this post are possible thanks to the authors providing them with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whenihavetime.com\/a-guide-to-copyright-and-creative-commons\/\">Creative Commons license<\/a> that allows sharing. Please visit the photo authors to share some love! Also hat tip to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodblogsearch.com\/\">Food Blog Search<\/a> for help finding recipes!<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"overflow: hidden; left: -10000px; width: 1px; position: absolute; top: 2810px; height: 1px;\">http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/su-lin\/1095144990\/<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living in another country, I often think about, talk about, or make reference to American (USA) foods with non-Americans. Many of my Italian friends have asked me for a list of American foods they should try when visiting the United States of America \u2013 here are my suggestions, in a short series of posts. 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