{"id":196,"date":"2023-02-15T16:34:17","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T16:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/italian-american.com\/?p=196"},"modified":"2024-03-24T01:00:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-24T01:00:06","slug":"what-is-italian-american-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/italian-american.com\/what-is-italian-american-food\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Italian-American Food?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Food is an important part of any culture, and the Italian-American community is no exception. For generations, Italian-Americans have taken the food traditions from the Old County, and adapted them to life in the United States, creating a food culture that is all its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of the most popular and iconic Italian-American dishes, such as spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parmesan, and veal marsala, were actually created in the United States by Italian immigrants. They do not exist in Italy. Over time, these dishes have been adapted to suit the American palate and are now enjoyed by people of all backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are a huge variety of dishes and flavors to explore, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you\u2019re looking for a traditional red sauce or something more modern and unique, Italian cuisine is sure to always offer something new and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The history of Italian-American food parallels the immigrant experience, of course. I was recently asked to present a lecture on the topic of Italian Culture Through Food<\/a><\/em> to the students at Florida Atlantic University, where I once pursued a degree in Italian Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During my lecture, I traced the roots of Italian food history as it pertains to the Mediterranean Diet, the Slow Food movement, and Zero Kilometer sourcing. These principals form the very core of what it means to “Eat Like an Italian<\/a>.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n Italian-American food represents an evolution of regional Italian cuisine, but has been adapted to suit the American palate and the ingredients that were available in the U.S. during the great immigration of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While there are many similarities between the two cuisines, there are also some key differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n