11 Dishes You Didn't Know Were Invented in America

[left-of-center2012]

There are some dishes that seem like they may be from another country or may have exotic roots, but they’re as homegrown as anything.
These are 11 dishes you didn’t know were invented in America.
(click on this link for a full explanation of each item’s invention)

California sushi roll
Chimichanga
Cuban sandwich
English muffin
Fajitas
French dressing
Fortune cookie
General Tso’s chicken
German chocolate cake
Spaghetti and meatballs
Swiss steak

https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/dishes-didnt-know-american/slide-8

[jayschool2013]

1. And the Runza

Don't forget the Runza.

[oregonjen]

4. Never heard of the Runza. Thanks for posting!

[mainer]

2. great film: "The Search for General Tso"

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]

3. Beef on Weck

[empedocles]

5. Haagan Daz ice cream, 'invented' in Brooklyn, NY

[Aristus]

6. And chop suey.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chop_suey

[Richard D]

7. There's so many more!

[wryter2000]

8. Caesar salad

Southern California. Julia Child knew Caesar.

[sarge43]

9. Deep fried Twinkies.

Deep fried (your nominee here)

[kairos12]

10. Moon Pies

[left-of-center2012]

11. "Dishes You Didn't Know Were Invented in America"

Where did you think "Moon Pies" were invented?

[kairos12]

12. I figured it was a Confederacy thing.