While many people may think of hot dogs, hamburgers and apple pie when they think of American cuisine, our country has many more culinary treats to offer. We have fantastic fruits and vegetables, incredible steaks and barbecued ribs, and ethnic foods everywhere. From north to south and east to west, American cuisine is as varied as the country's people.

As people from different countries settled in America, they brought foods and recipes from their homes. Over time, these dishes were changed to suit American palates. Thus, we have gumbo down south, deep-dish pizza in Chicago, Asian-inspired cuisine in California and Tex-Mex in Texas.

In this section, we'll discuss the many flavors of American cooking and even offer some American recipes for you to try in your own home. Enjoy!