United States Dishes
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Fajitas
Grilled marinated strips of skirt steak or chicken served sizzling with peppers and onions, accompanied by flour tortillas and condiments.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta tossed in a rich sauce of butter and Parmesan cheese. Far more popular in the US than in Italy, a defining Italian-American dish.
Fish Tacos
Tortillas filled with battered or grilled fish, shredded cabbage, crema, and fresh salsa. Originating in Baja California, Mexico, they became a Southern California staple before spreading across the country.
French Dip Sandwich
Thinly sliced roast beef on a French roll with au jus for dipping. Invented in Los Angeles, with both Philippe's and Cole's claiming to be the originator.
French Fries
Strips of potato deep-fried until crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. An American fast-food icon served as a side dish with nearly every meal.
French Toast
Thick slices of bread soaked in a custard of eggs, milk, and cinnamon, then pan-fried in butter until golden. A beloved American breakfast dish with roots in medieval European cooking.
Fried Catfish
Catfish fillets coated in seasoned cornmeal and deep-fried until golden and crispy. A defining dish of Southern cuisine, especially popular at fish fries and casual restaurants across the American South.
Fried Chicken
Chicken pieces marinated in buttermilk, coated in seasoned flour, and deep-fried until golden and crispy. A defining dish of Southern American cuisine.
Frozen Custard
A dense, creamy frozen dessert made with egg yolks for richer texture than ice cream. Particularly popular in the Midwest, especially Milwaukee.
Funnel Cake
A spiral of deep-fried batter dusted with powdered sugar, made by pouring batter through a funnel into hot oil. An iconic American carnival and state fair treat with Pennsylvania Dutch origins.
General Tso's Chicken
Deep-fried chicken pieces in a sweet, tangy, spicy sauce. A Chinese-American classic with no true equivalent in Chinese cuisine.
Gooey Butter Cake
A flat, dense cake from St. Louis with a buttery yeast-dough base topped with an ultra-sweet cream cheese layer and powdered sugar. Invented in the 1930s.
Grilled Cheese
Buttered bread filled with melted cheese and pan-fried until golden and crispy. A quintessential American comfort food.
Grits
Creamy porridge made from ground corn, a staple of Southern cuisine. Often enriched with butter, cheese, or served with shrimp.
Gumbo
A thick, aromatic soup from Louisiana built on a dark roux, the holy trinity of vegetables, and thickened with okra or filé powder. Served over white rice.
Hash Browns
Shredded or diced potatoes pan-fried until crispy and golden brown. A staple of the American breakfast plate, served at diners and fast-food restaurants nationwide.
Hot Dog
A grilled or steamed beef or pork sausage served in a soft split-top bun with various toppings. A street food icon native to Brooklyn, New York.
Huevos Rancheros
Fried eggs served on corn tortillas and smothered in a spicy ranchero sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and onion. A Tex-Mex breakfast classic with roots in rural Mexican ranching culture.
Hush Puppies
Deep-fried balls of cornmeal batter seasoned with onion and sometimes jalapeño. A Southern American side dish traditionally served alongside fried fish and seafood.
Ice Cream Sundae
Scoops of ice cream topped with syrup, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry. An American invention from the late 1800s.
Italian Sub
A cold submarine sandwich piled with Italian deli meats like salami, capicola, and ham, topped with provolone, lettuce, tomato, onions, and oil and vinegar. A creation of Italian-American delis in the Northeastern United States.
Jalapeño Poppers
Halved jalapeño peppers stuffed with cream cheese or cheddar, then breaded and deep-fried or baked until golden. A popular American appetizer and bar snack.
Jambalaya
A one-pot rice dish from Louisiana combining rice with meat, sausage, and/or seafood with the holy trinity of vegetables and bold Cajun spices.
Key Lime Pie
A tangy custard pie made with Key lime juice, condensed milk, and eggs in a graham cracker crust. Originating from the Florida Keys.