Cuisine

United States

American cooking is a patchwork of traditions brought by wave after wave of immigrants, woven together with New World staples such as corn, turkey, squash and beans. Every region has its own character, from New England seafood and the Creole and Cajun kitchens of Louisiana to Texas barbecue and Tex-Mex. What ties them together is generous portions, the backyard grill and family holidays at the table, Thanksgiving above all.

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main dish Hamburger A grilled ground-beef patty in a soft bun, topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and your favourite sauces.
soup Gumbo A thick Louisiana stew built on a dark roux, with andouille sausage, chicken or seafood, served over rice.
soup New England clam chowder A creamy soup of clams, potatoes, bacon and onion served with crackers – a classic of the New England coast.
main dish Texas-style smoked brisket Beef brisket rubbed with salt and pepper and smoked for many hours until meltingly tender – the heart of Texas barbecue.
dessert · vegetarian Apple pie Flaky butter pastry filled with cinnamon-spiced apples under a pastry lid – the dessert that became a symbol of America.

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