Introduction
If you’re planning a vacation or traveling to North America, here are a few cuisines to make sure you try.
American Cuisine
American cuisine has been influenced by many different cultures, including European, Native American and African. This is why you’ll find regional variations of dishes like chicken fried steak in Texas or gumbo in New Orleans.
American foodies are well-known for their use of ingredients such as corn and potatoes–and tomatoes (which were brought over from Europe).
Canadian Cuisine
Canadian cuisine is a mix of French, British and indigenous cuisines. It also has strong influences from its neighbors to the south in the United States. Quebecois cuisine is considered to be distinct from that of other Canadian provinces because of its heavy reliance on dairy products, especially cheese and butter.
Canadian cuisine varies greatly across Canada due to regional differences in climate, available crops and locally produced ingredients such as game meats (e.g., moose) or fish (e.g., salmon). The four main regional cuisines are: Maritime; Central Canada; Western Canada; Northern Canada
Californian Cuisine
California is known for its fresh produce and seafood. It’s a melting pot of cultures, so there are many different types of food available. California is also famous for its wine, coffee and microbrews.
Caribbean Cuisine
Caribbean cuisine is a mix of African, European and Native American cuisines. It’s generally spicy, with a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables–and it’s often accompanied by rice (a staple in many Caribbean countries).
Caribbean food is cooked in coconut milk or other tropical fruit juices like papaya or mangoes. There are also some unique ingredients used in preparing Caribbean dishes: plantains (a type of banana), cassava root (like potato) and peanuts are just a few examples!
Cajun/Creole Cuisine
Cajun/Creole cuisine is a blend of French, Spanish and African influences. It’s popular in Louisiana and other parts of the Gulf Coast.
Cajun food is often characterized by its use of spicy seasoning, including paprika (for color), cayenne pepper (for heat), thyme and garlic powder or onions. This style was influenced by Spanish immigrants who settled in Louisiana during its colonial period from 1699 until 1803 when France sold all its territory west of Mississippi River to Spain under Napoleon Bonaparte’s terms at Paris peace treaty ending war against England after Battle Of Trafalgar (1805).
Cajun cuisine features dishes such as gumbo served over rice; jambalaya – which combines tomatoes with shrimp or crawfish tails mixed with sauteed onions & celery greens seasoned with spices like cumin seeds & black peppercorns; buttermilk fried chicken wings dipped in batter made out o flour seasoned w/ black pepper corns crushed together w/ salt flakes before being deep fried until crispy on outside while remaining juicy inside.;
French Cuisine (New and Old)
French cuisine is known for its use of rich sauces and butter, as well as herbs and spices. It’s also quite diverse in terms of regional differences. In fact, it can be considered a gourmet cuisine because it often involves combining several different flavors and textures in each dish–think foie gras with bread pudding or marinated duck breast with roasted figs.
French chefs are known for bringing together multiple techniques from around the world to create new dishes that are both innovative and delicious. This has led them to be called “the artists of cooking.”
Hawaiian Cuisine
Hawaiian cuisine is a fusion of many different cuisines. Meals are often served with rice and macaroni salad, a dish that features pasta, mayonnaise and onion pieces. Hawaiian food is often prepared with tropical fruits such as pineapple or mango.
Indian Cuisine
Indian cuisine is spicy, with a lot of flavor. It’s also a good choice for vegetarians, as most Indian dishes are meat-free. Additionally, Indian food is inexpensive and available at most restaurants–even fast-food chains like Taco Bell or McDonald’s will sometimes offer an Indian-inspired menu item or two.
India has been divided into several regions over its long history; these different regions have each developed their own styles of cooking that vary slightly from one another (though all are still considered “Indian” by outsiders). The northern states tend to favor wheat flour over rice flour in their breads and pastries; the southern states use coconut milk more often than other parts of India do; and Gujarati cuisine has become known for its sweet breakfast dishes such as dhokla (made from chickpea flour) or jalebi (deep fried batter dipped in sugar syrup).
If you’re planning a vacation or traveling to North America, here are a few cuisines to make sure you try.
- American Cuisine – The United States has a wide variety of regional dishes that can be found throughout the country. It’s most famous for its burgers and fries but also has influences from many other cultures including Italian-American food (pizza), Chinese-American food (chow mein), Mexican-American food (tacos), Cuban-American food (black beans) and much more!
- Canadian Cuisine – While not as diverse as American cuisine due to its relatively small population base compared with other countries in North America like Mexico or the U.S., Canadian food does have some unique dishes such as poutine (french fries with gravy) or smoked salmon sandwiches on rye bread with cream cheese spread on top!
Conclusion
We hope that this guide has introduced you to some new cuisines and helped you plan your next trip. Whether it’s an exotic cuisine from across the ocean or a regional favorite, these are all dishes worth trying at least once in your life.
