American Dishes
These potatoes aren't actually from France; their name refers to the type of cut.
What are French fries?
Originally considered a poor man's food in its native Italy, this popular Italian dish is a staple of parties and comes sliced.
What is pizza?
This type of cooking uses live fire and wood to cook and smoke food; Kansas City has the best.
What is barbecue?
Females of this animal often live long lives making milk; males make up most of the meat we eat.
What are cows?
Girl Scouts sell these every year to raise money.
What are cookies?
While it can technically be a cut of any meat, this dish, which includes types like Kansas City Strip, are usually beef.
What is steak?
This Indian dish is filled with large amounts of many kinds of spices.
What is curry?
This herb, credited with lowering cholesterol, is a staple of Italian dishes.
What is garlic?
This bird can be kept in your yard, though the noises the males make may have you wanted to fry them for dinner.
What is chicken?
This baked dessert often comes with frosting; some people will even eat just the frosting.
What is cake?
This sausage on a stick was first introduced by Germans who had trouble selling their traditional sausages in America.
What is a corn dog?
These raw fish dishes are expensive because it requires a lot of skill to keep your customers from getting sick.
What is sushi?
What is frying?
This meat is banned by many religions as the animal it comes from is "dirty"; before modern cooking techniques, eating it was often dangerous.
What is pork?
This ice cream holding method was introduced at the Worlds Fair in St. Louis in 1904; you can eat it, too!
What is a cone?
An authentic one of these sandwiches will have Cheese Whiz, though you often find them with American or provolone cheese.
What is a Philly cheese steak?
This dish of cooked minced meat topped with mashed potatoes is one of few dishes that originate from Britain; it may or may not have the shell characteristic of other pies.
What is shepherd's pie?
Meaning to burn something with a sudden and intense heat, this cooking technique is used on meat to lock in the juices.
What is sear?
The "chicken of the sea", this fish can either be served luxuriously as a whole cut, or come in a can for less than a dollar.
What is tuna?
The traditional drink used for ice cream floats; head to Mug's Up on 23rd in Independence for a great one.
What is root beer?
This style of cooking is typically attributed to Louisiana; its most famous dish is gumbo.
What is cajun?
This deep-fried Egyptian dish is a popular street food and vegetarian staple, usually served as balls or patties.
What is falafel?
This setting on your oven is used to apply heat to only the top part of the food, usually to cook delicate foods or brown the tops of dishes.
What is broil?
Usually offered to people who don't know what it is, this cut of meat is made from the linings of the stomachs of farm animals.
What is tripe?
This fruit can be used to make pudding, bread, or a "Foster" dessert.
What are bananas?