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1. "As American as apple pie" is an unusual phrase because the apple pie is not an American creation. It was brought to America by immigrants and originated in which country?
2. Pizza originated in Italy and was introduced to America by Italian immigrants in the late 19th century. Which of the following pizza developments is an American creation?
3. The hamburger was created in its namesake city of Hamburg, Germany. How did the original hamburger differ from its American counterpart?
4. Tacos originated in Mexico and were brought to the United States by Mexican/Spanish immigrants in the Southwest. Who originally created the taco?
5. The jelly bean's origin is lost to history. However, the process of coating a soft center with a hard shell has its origins in which other treat?
6. An American creation, the California roll is a variety of which Asian food?
7. Chop suey has a bad reputation in the United States. According to the most popular legend, it was created by Chinese-American railroad workers but what kind of dish is it?
8. Chicken parmigiana, despite being labelled an Italian staple, actually originated in the United States. The dish is based on the Italian dish melanzana parmigiana which is made with what ingredient?
9. Hot dogs originated in Frankfurt, Germany but it was German immigrants to the Midwest who advanced it by doing what?
10. Chicken Francese was first created in Rochester, New York by immigrants from what country?
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