At home culture series - dishes from North America

North America has most of its cuisine influenced from other countries .

Mexico is influenced by Spanish cuisine, Canada has French and English influences, and the USA is a melting pot of cuisine from all around the world.

Pastel de Tres Leches (Mexico)

Translated to “three milks cake” this dish is famous in Mexico and Latin America. The sponge cake sits in milk syrup and condensed milk to create a creamy taste. Whip cream is then added on top. Overall, this traditional Mexican dish is a sweet dessert. Learn to make the authentic dish at https://www.thespruceeats.com/pastel-de-tres-leches-tres-leches-cake-2343017

Acorn bread (Native Americans)

Native American tribes in modern day California would make this bread using acorns. Particular tribes that used this included the Pomo and Miwok tribes. Make this traditional dish to experience a dish that Natives enjoyed long ago. Follow the traditional recipe at https://www.food.com/recipe/acorn-bread-71702#activity-feed

Poutine (Canada)

This dish gets its origins from the province of Quebec. It was created around 1950 but it’s exact start can not be identified. It involves french fries and cheese curds covered in a brown gravy. Find the authentic recipe at https://www.seasonsandsuppers.ca/authentic-canadian-poutine-recipe/

Enchiladas (Mexico)

This dish is said to date back to the time of the Aztecs who would roll tortillas around other food, such as corn and beans. The word enchilda is the past particpile of the Spanish word “enchilar.” This means “to add chili pepper.” True to this translation, chili pepper sauce is often drizzeled over the corn tortilla.Follow the recipe at https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/best-chicken-enchiladas-ever/

Donuts (USA)

This tasty dessert and breakfast food is known for its hole throught the middle. Archeologists can find the remains of old fried cakes petrified at Native American camps. Doughnuts used to be known as olykoeks (oily cakes). During WWI, American soldiers were said to have ate them as a way to remind them of home. To commemorate the troops, the Salvation Army created “National Donut Day” on the first Friday of June in 1917. They became popularized due to fast food chains such as Krispy Cream and Dunken Donuts. Follow the recipe at https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/how-to-make-homemade-glazed-doughnuts/

Beavertails (Canada)

True to the name, this dish is shaped like a beaver tail. This fired pastry ar topped with. Oreaos, banna slices, Nutella, and whip cream. They are often seen at carnivals, markets, and events. These tasty treats are often considered the Canadian funnel cake. Create it using the following recipe https://www.tastemade.com/videos/beavertails/

Hamburger (USA)

Although we do not know the exact country that introduced the hamburger, perhaps it is not more popular then in the USA. With a base of meat and bread, lettace, tomato, cheese, onion, ketchup, and others are usually added. The root of the word is named after Hamburg, a city in Germany. This cuisine has become so famous that it has become a symbol food for the United States. Folkow the recipe at https://www.thewholesomedish.com/the-best-classic-burger/

Non Alcohlic Piña Colada (Mexico)

This iconic refrehing drink originates from Puerto Rico.

However, the dish is also renowned in the Latin/Central America area. This drink is often served to cool down in the hot summers. The flavor combination of coconut and pineapple utalize fresh fruit flavors to make this tasty treat. Make your own at https://www.thespruceeats.com/virgin-pina-colada-recipe-2097115#comments