B- Banana split/sundae- This is an interesting one; David Strickler invented this. He decided to split a banana length-wise and put it in a dish with ice-cream (as if the banana would make it healthier). The result was the delight of millions of children.
B- (2) Biscuits-n'-gravy- I just couldn't stand to leave this out, but I also like Banana splits, so I did 2. Biscuits-n'-gravy is also a southern invention. I can imagine cold, hard biscuits would not be very good eatin' on cattle-drives, and I would have been willing to try just about anything, too. "Thank god for rednecks!" -Woody Harrelson, Zombieland
C- Country Fried Steak- Does everything good come from the South? CFS is an American revolution of the weiner schnitzel brought to America by Austrians. Every time I go to a buffet, this is one of the first things I get.
D- Denver omelet-The Denver omelet is always one of my first choices for breakfast. Although it was first made in the south, somewhere along the line it was dubbed the Denver omelet. It's a simple but delicious meal that is just... Heartwarming. Eggs, ham, assorted vegetables. What more could you ask?
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F- Fajitas- despite the name, fajitas WERE invented in the United States. they were the product of tortillas and the scrap cuts of beef that labourers were given as part of their pay in the west. Combine beef, tortillas, vegetables, and a little cowboy ingenuity, and you get one of the United States most discredited foods.
G- Gumbo-... Never had gumbo, honestly. It's the epitome of southern cuisine; Seafood, vegetables, spices... Isn't that all you need?
H- Hotdogs- When you were 5, hotdogs were probably your staple-food. One of the easiest meals to make, it has an interesting story. A man from Germany who had his own sausage business decided to use buns to conserve plates. He didn't intend that they actually eat the bun, but someone must not have heard.
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J- Jerky- Probably the only meat that you can honestly call a snack. I guess some guy (or girl) just decided to leave their beef sit out in the sun, for like, way too long, and when they went to get it, it was all dehydrated and shrivelled. Mmmmm…
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L- Lobster rolls- I keep seeing this come up on all the sites I go to, and even though I've never had it, I'll include it because it looks good (mostly because I haven't seen many foods that start with "L"). lobster rolls come from the north, probably invented by creative fishermen. It's lobster, veggies, & sauces on a toasted bun. My mouth is watering just thinking about it... Or maybe it's because I'm eating.
M- Meatloaf- I love meatloaf! The food, of course, but the singer/actor is great, too! Meatloaf is probably the most ascetically displeasing food I've ever eaten, but it's pretty good. Normally catchup is an insult to meat, but in this case, it's a compliment. It's just so sweet. I can't stand big chunks of raw union, but it's not so bad cooked and mixed with meat and all the other stuff.
N- Nachos- You probably didn't think that nachos were made here, either, but they were. One of America's favourite meals, no doubt. It's the perfect meal for someone who's not very hungry but still wants the calories you'd get from spare ribs.
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P- Potato Chips!!! Who do we have to thank for our favourite snack? George Crum, who is frustrated when a customer says the french-fries he served him were too thick, so he sends them back so thinly-sliced, the customer couldn't even eat them with a fork. This sarcastic act turned out to be the invention of the 2nd best selling snack in America, behind only Ritz crackers.
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R- Reuben Sandwich- I'm not a fan, but millions of other people are, so I guess I've gotta' put it on here. it's not known for certain who in the Reuben family (who the sandwich was named after) actually invented it, but we do know that they were a genius. At the time (early 1900's), sandwiches consisted of meat & cheese, and maybe a couple vegetables. They had the idea to put sauerkraut on it, and it was an instant hit.
S- S'mores… Chocolate, graham cracker, marshmallow- 'Nuff said
T- Tater-tots- Everybody likes french-fries, but they're long and unwieldly, and often brake when you pick them up. So, what have we made? Little potato cylinders! I'm sure whoever invented them made lots of money.
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W- Wild game- In America, we'll pretty much kill anything and eat it. Cattle, pigs, deer, birds, reptiles, etc.
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