The states are a large and multicultural country. Of course, different parts of the state have their own variations of recipes, but these are popular in all corners of the country:
- Barbecue. The word has already become a household name: it’s a cooking method, a proper name for the dish, and even a family leisure option. You can try barbecue in any state, though it’s thought that the best barbecue is made in Texas. Not only can you taste the dish in a restaurant, but you can also buy the meat at the market or in a store and roast it outdoors. My advice is to have a barbecue of your own. It’s always available: barbecue tables are often set up in parks and on U.S. beaches.
- Peanut butter is probably a favorite treat of U.S. residents and certainly mine, too. It is so popular in the country that January 24 has been declared National Peanut Butter Day. It is sold in large quantities in stores and is most often taken for breakfast.
- Pancakes with maple syrup. Pancakes are thick pancakes, and maple syrup came to American cuisine from Canadian cuisine (read more about Canadian gastronomic culture here). In addition to syrup, pancakes are served with bananas or ice cream. Americans also prefer to eat them for breakfast. You can try pancakes at almost any diner in America and they are very popular. Or you can buy them at the store and just heat them up. Although, in my personal experience, I’ve found that it’s better when they are baked by professionals.
- Marshmallow (marshmallow) – confectionery, which consists of sugar or corn syrup. It is added to salads, desserts, coffee, and cakes. The best known method of making marshmallow in America is roasting the marshmallows over a fire. Fire heats the product, making it larger and more viscous. You can buy mallow at any U.S. grocery store, such as Seven Eleven.
- Burgers. Yes, of course, cheeseburgers and burgers are what people most often associate when the phrase “U.S. cuisine” is mentioned. And I have to say, the burgers here really are the most delicious burgers I’ve ever tasted. They have completely different toppings and completely different sizes. Sometimes there are three patties, or even five, or there’s crab meat inside. And sometimes the burgers are served without a bun at all, with lettuce leaves. Yes, Americans do have “who can eat the most burgers in an hour” kind of contests.