It's no secret that chicken is one of the most popular foods in America, cooked and served in many different ways (including baking, frying, grilling, and more). Most often eaten during lunch or dinner, chicken can appear between two pieces of bread, still on the bone, or baked into a casserole. For breakfast, many individuals enjoy pouring sticky maple syrup over some tasty waffles to help energize them for the day ahead.
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People have strong feelings about their pizza, especially when it comes to barbecue chicken pizza. You either love it or hate it. You may be one of those people that love the sweet tangy flavor of barbecue chicken but have a hard time convincing others to order it for dinner. Ask the pizzeria to make the pizza this way, and you will win over the doubters.
The Crust
Pizza crust should be chewy.
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There are all sorts of ways to consume the classic American treat of macaroni and cheese: with bacon, extra cheese, with crunchy bread crumbs on top, or even (more recently) atop your favorite burger. Though you've likely consumed it many times throughout the years, are you aware of the interesting history involving the dish, how it made its way to America, and which famous historical figure is responsible for its continued popularity today on the American menu?
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Many Mexican restaurants serve food that is a hybrid of Mexican, European, and American cuisine. These types of Mexican restaurants are heavy on additions like sour cream and serve drinks like giant margaritas. As tasty as this type of Mexican food may be, these types of restaurants are unlikely to serve authentic dishes that are traditionally served in Mexico. Authentic Mexican food comes from the Aztec culture and has a Spanish influence.
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Many restaurants specialize in what many consider classic American food, but even some of these dishes have surprising origins. This is why you can often find American foods on the menus of ethnic restaurants and restaurants overseas. Everyone knows about foods like pizza, which got its start in Europe, but what about other classic dishes? Here are the surprising origins of three classic American foods.
Southern Fried Chicken
Fried chicken is considered to be a southern US specialty that gained popularity throughout the country, but the roots of this dish run much deeper.
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