Basically, as the name implies, these are pieces of chicken specially seasoned, breaded and fried. Normally associated with the gastronomy of the southern region of the country, it is served as an aperitif with (or no) French fries, coleslaw, boiled corn, mashed potatoes, or style baked beans American.
Popular not only in the United States, but all over the world, the recipe for Mac n 'Cheese originally uses "tube" pasta, beaten eggs, and lots of cheese. Because it was easy to prepare, it became an American icon during the Great Depression (1929), associated with the launch of the instant version in boxes, in 1937.
An interesting curiosity is that the delicacy was the favorite dish of the American president Ronald Reagan.
The dish is a guaranteed presence on North American Thanksgiving Day, the famous “Thanksgiving”. The date is celebrated in the northern hemisphere in celebration of the planting and harvesting period.
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Unlike Brazil, the preparation of the American "mashed potato" involves rustic potatoes, that is, with house and everything, a pinch of mustard, in addition to a lot of butter.
There isn't much to say about the composition of the “beef meatloaf” without falling into the obvious: ground beef, eggs (to bind), parmesan cheese and seasoning of your choice.
Simple to prepare, it is believed that the recipe was created in medieval Europe in the 5th century, as part of the menu of kings and queens.
For those who enjoy a typical North American barbecue (barbecue), you cannot fail to include the “barbecue ribs” on the menu.
In comparison, it can be said that the dish is equivalent to the Brazilian picanha.
Pork ribs are normally used in the preparation, but those of beef and lamb are satisfactorily accepted. Served with french fries and roasted corn on the cob.
Very strong in the south of the USA, the origin of the food goes back to the time of North American Civil War (1861-1865).
This recipe is sure to leave anyone salivating. American chicken wings, better known as Buffalo Wings, are breaded and caramelized in a very spicy, barbecue-style sauce.
Despite the name “buffalo” (buffalo) not referring to chicken meat, the dish appeared in 1964 and refers to the city of the same name (Buffalo), located in the state of New York.
The Anchor Bar owner, Teressa Bellissimo, looking for something to serve to his son and his friends late at night, he decided to fry the chicken wings, normally used for seasoning soups.
Quite common in restaurants and aperitif bars, the dish is served with vegetables such as peppers, carrots, celery, etc.
Contrary to what is seen here in Brazil, the hot dog americano is very simple: sourdough bread, sausage and sauce, usually mustard, ketchup, pickles and so on.
Cities where the dish is most consumed include New York (Coney Island boardwalk) and Chicago. Its origin dates back to the 1860s, the year in which the United States was rising after the conflicts of the American Civil War.
However, credit must also be given to German immigrant Charles L. Feltman who, when he landed in the USA, brought with him the famous sausages from Frankfurt.
Despite their Belgian origin, the waffles they are widely consumed in the United States, especially for breakfast accompanied by honey or syrup (sweet syrup).
The mass was widely used as a host during religious ceremonies of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages.
A curiosity: images representing a symbol or coat of arms related to Christianity were printed on the waffles.
You know that pumpkin used as decoration for the halloween? So, it is not discarded, but reused to prepare the famous Pumpkin Pie, the Pumpkin Pie.
This dessert cannot be missing during Thanksgiving celebrations in the United States that take place after Halloween.
In its preparation, pumpkins are used (of course!), among other condiments such as nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, in addition to whipped cream as a topping.
O Brownie is no longer so new to Brazilians. The recipe for this creamier and denser cake is already quite successful around here.
The dish is in the category of “baked treats” (baked dumplings) most appreciated by North Americans.
The story of its origin is shrouded in mystery. Historians specializing in gastronomy believe that the brownie appeared in 1909, in the region of “New England”, in the northeast region of the USA.
However, the dictionary “Larousse Gastronomique” states that the recipe appeared in the year 1896.
Legend has it that a housewife who was making a chocolate cake ended up forgetting to put in the yeast and the result was one of the best desserts ever created.
Surely you've seen the presence of the famous apple pie in some North American movie or series.
A trademark in the country, the recipe originated in Europe and is made by combining sliced and golden apples with spices (cinnamon and vanilla), in addition to the tall, golden and crunchy dough that makes the dish even more attractive and appetizing to the eyes.
Pancakes are for Americans what French bread is for Brazilians.
Consumed daily by Americans during breakfast, their preparation is quick and yields a lot. Not to mention that the ingredients are very simple and cheap: egg, milk, wheat flour, baking powder, vanilla essence, sugar, oil and a pinch of salt.
They are usually served in piles, with a splash of honey or the famous American syrup.
No doubt you've seen those afternoon movies about camping, kids and adults around a campfire roasting marshmallows.
Very common in the land of Uncle Sam, s'more is nothing more than marshmallow melted with chocolate and placed between two cream cracker style cookies (water and salt).
It is very popular at camps and during the Christmas season.
