My short answer is usually "whatever makes a food-purist cry". Answer from Current_Poster on reddit.com
Wikipedia
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List of American foods - Wikipedia
2 weeks ago - The list is representative only. For more foods in a given category, see the main article for that category. ... Green salad, including Caesar salad, Cobb salad, Green Goddess salad, kale salad, Waldorf salad and chef salad ... A traditional southern food dinner consisting of fried chicken with macaroni and cheese, collard greens, okra and cornbread
Britannica
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18 Food Crops Developed in the Americas | Britannica
June 13, 2025 - The exact origin of cacao (the source of chocolate) is debated, but it may have been domesticated in South America and then introduced to the Maya some 1,500 years ago. Also known as manioc or yuca, cassava was likely domesticated 8,000–10,000 years ago in southern Brazil by ancient Amazonian peoples. Chia was widely cultivated in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica and was an important food to Aztecs.
Videos
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PSS Removals
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The Top 28 Most Popular Foods in the USA
December 2, 2024 - Don’t miss out on classic American comfort food like burgers, fried chicken, and apple pie. Each bite offers a taste of America’s rich culinary heritage. Whether you’re visiting for a short trip or planning to relocate to the USA, experiencing the local cuisine is a delicious way to connect with the country’s diverse culture. If you need assistance with shipping your belongings, be sure to contact PSS Removals. Now, read further to find out our list ...
Reddit
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r/AskAnAmerican on Reddit: What are some "American" foods ?
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So this is a strange question that I asked myself a while ago when I saw an American ask the same thing in r/AskAGerman. To explain a bit further: Of course I know about Steaks in Texas and Pizza in NYC. But for me it feels like most of these are imported by the nature of the US as a young country based of immigration. Of course there is something to be said for local versions of these dishes like Chicago Deep Dish Pizza but aside from these variations the only thing I can think of is pemmican from the native American tribes and popcorn. I am sure I am missing loads of cool meals so I am looking forward to your answers ^
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I hate to break it to you, but many of the foods you associate with a cuisine were imported or influenced by other cultures. Tomatoes are from the Americas, and Italian tomato sauce only just started being cooked in parts of Italy a couple hundred years ago. Pizza itself is based on Middle Eastern flatbread. Similarly, red peppers, so famous in much of Chinese cuisine, were imported there a few hundred years earlier from the Americas.
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Biscuits and gravy. Grits. Shrimp and grits. Breakfast sausage (different spices than a lot of other types of sausage). BBQ. Hoe cake. Blackeyed peas. Collard greens. Ham hocks. Hop n John. Fried chicken. Chicken fried steak. Cornbread dressing. Banana pudding. Pecan pie. Pumpkin pie. Sweet potato pie. Hummingbird cake.
7ESL
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95+ Most Popular American Food Names • 7ESL
July 16, 2025 - Both its taste and nutritional value make it ideal for hungry children and those on a budget. Bacon is also very versatile which makes it easy to cook with a variety of meals. ... As an American food, sweet potatoes have become very popular with many people who enjoy their sweetness.
Classpop
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31 Classically Delicious American Foods in 2025
August 6, 2025 - With a flaky crust and sweet filling made with fresh spiced apples, this is a classic American food and dessert that you can find on dinner tables and 4th of July dessert tables nationwide. ... Chicken coated in seasoned batter and deep-fried to perfection easily makes the top 10 list of favorite American dishes.
Lovefood
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Ranked: America’s top 50 foods | lovefood.com
Just like the Germans have schnitzel and spaetzle and the Japanese have sushi and ramen, America has a collection of signature foods that evoke the landscape of the country and the character of the people. America is a place of immigrants, with a spirit of individuality, and its food culture ...
Britannica Education
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18 Food Crops Developed in the Americas - Britannica Education Blog
November 2, 2022 - One of the most ancient crops of the Americas, corn was domesticated by Olmec and Mayan peoples in Mexico some 10,000 years ago. Although the domestication history of the papaya is unresolved, the fruits were cultivated and further developed by the Maya at least 4,000 years ago. Peanuts are thought to have been first domesticated in ancient Bolivia. Chili peppers were developed in Mesoamerica (probably in Mexico) at least 7,000 years ago. The pineapple plant is native to southern Brazil and Paraguay, though the timing of its domestication is uncertain.
Amazon
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Foods of the Americas: Native Recipes and Traditions [A Cookbook]: Smithsonian American Indian, Divina, Fernando, Divina, Marlene: 9781580081191: Amazon.com: Books
Some of the specialties are: Fry Bread Turkey with Oaxacan Black Mole Wild Rice and Corn Fritters Venison with Juniper and Wild Huckleberry Sauce Chilean-Style Avocado and Shrimp Salad To complement the recipes, Foods of the Americas also features ...
Tasting Table
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17 Of The Most Iconic Ingredients Native To North America - Tasting Table
August 30, 2025 - In fact, blueberries are one of the oldest foods in the world to be cultivated, acting as a staple food for Indigenous populations in the region. But despite their long history as a superfood long before the concept of superfoods came into existence, blueberries only started to be commercially cultivated and sold around the world in the early 1900s. Native Americans used the highbush blueberry plants — including the roots, stems, and leaves of the plant — for medicinal purposes.
TasteAtlas
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Top 100 American Foods - TasteAtlas
A lot of frozen custard fans believe it is better than ice cream since it is served before being refrozen and mantains a soft, yet heavy consistency, so it is a unique regional treat in which you can really feel the difference when talking about flavor. ... Ted Drewes Frozen Custard (United States of America), Kopp's Frozen Custard (United States of America), Gilles Frozen Custard (United States of America), View all
Cozymeal
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41 Best American Foods To Try in 2025
March 21, 2025 - California is known for its trendy food scene and the Cobb salad is an American food that was born from this scene. It is said that this refreshing meal was invented by Bob Cobb in 1937 as a late-night salad, and today, it is a popular American food. This salad combines blue cheese, cold chicken breast and hard-boiled eggs, as well as avocado, crispy bacon and tomatoes, all served over chopped lettuce and topped with a vinaigrette dressing. ... A list of American foods wouldn't be complete without the classic chicken fried steak.
Wikipedia
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List of food plants native to the Americas - Wikipedia
1 week ago - Indian Potato – roots of two native species- Apios americana and Apios priceana · Jerusalem artichoke – specific species of sunflower with large, edible root. ... Oca – specific species of Oxalis, or Wood Sorrel with large edible root. Tobacco Root – (species of Valerian, not actual tobacco) ... Yampah – several plants in the Perideridia family.
Marist University
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50 Best American Foods 50. Key Lime Pie 49. Tater Tots 48. Sour Dough Bread
50 Best American Foods · 50. Key Lime Pie · 49. Tater Tots · 48. Sour Dough Bread · 47. Cobb Salad · 46. Pot Roast · 45. Twinkies · 44. Jerky · 43. Fajitas · 42. Banana Split · 41. Corn Bread · 40. Gorp · 39. Jambalaya · 38. Biscuits and Gravy ·