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Related: Culture Forums, Support Forums11 Dishes You Didn't Know Were Invented in America
There are some dishes that seem like they may be from another country or may have exotic roots, but theyre as homegrown as anything.
These are 11 dishes you didnt know were invented in America.
(click on this link for a full explanation of each items invention)
California sushi roll
Chimichanga
Cuban sandwich
English muffin
Fajitas
French dressing
Fortune cookie
General Tsos chicken
German chocolate cake
Spaghetti and meatballs
Swiss steak
https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/dishes-didnt-know-american/slide-8
jayschool2013
(2,313 posts)Don't forget the Runza.
oregonjen
(3,341 posts)mainer
(12,029 posts)Exploring not just the dish, but a history of American-Chinese food.
http://www.thesearchforgeneraltso.com
Also, don't forget Chop Suey -- very much American.
Botany
(70,588 posts)empedocles
(15,751 posts)Aristus
(66,465 posts)Richard D
(8,775 posts)wryter2000
(46,082 posts)Southern California. Julia Child knew Caesar.
sarge43
(28,945 posts)Deep fried (your nominee here)
kairos12
(12,873 posts)left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Where did you think "Moon Pies" were invented?