American food is definitely multinational, just like its population.
People from other countries when arriving to the USA brought with them
their national recipes. So, now all American food is partly Italian,
partly Greek, partly Jewish, partly Chinese, partly French, etc. Very
often traditional American food is associated with fast food, including
hamburgers, French fries, hot dogs, pizzas and some other quick and
easy-made dishes. Another American tradition involves salad bars. Many
restaurants offer them to their visitors. The main rule of salad bars is
to pay one price and eat as much as you want. Such national
celebrations as Thanksgiving and Christmas I many families are followed
by roast turkey or stuffed duck. Another traditional American food is
doughnuts. However, they were brought to the USA by Dutch immigrants in
the 19th century. One can find all sorts of doughnuts in American cafes.
During the day Americans eat lots of ready-to-cook food. Breakfasts are
usually light, with just a plateful of cereal and a cup of fresh-brewed
coffee. For lunch some families eat fresh salads, sandwiches or tinned
soups, which require simply heating. Dinner is the most nutritious meal.
Traditionally families cook pasta or roast beef with rice, serve fresh
salads, drink a glass of water, juice or wine and sometimes have a
dessert with tea. Some families order a take-away food, such as pizza,
sushi, Chinese food, etc