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Festival is a Jamaican dumpling made with cornmeal. It is traditionally prepared in an oval shape, and is characterized by its crispy exterior. Apart from cornmeal, the dumplings consist of flour, water, salt, sugar, and baking powder. They are fried in hot oil until a golden, crispy exterior is developed.
It is recommended to serve festivals with saltfish or mango coleslaw on the side.
Apple dumpling is an American dessert consisting of a dumpling filled with apples, butter, sugar, cinnamon, and sometimes raisins. The dish is traditionally baked until it develops a tender texture, and it is often served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
It is believed that apple dumplings were invented by the pilgrims, who brought the recipes for fruit dumplings over to America. Today, the dessert is especially popular in the Pennsylvania region.
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Originally brought to the Pennsylvanian region by immigrants from Eastern Europe, pierogies have become a unique staple dish, both in the city of Pittsburgh and all over Western Pennsylvania. Pierogies are soft, semicircular dumplings that are traditionally filled with potatoes or cheese, but the number of fillings is virtually countless and limited only by imagination.
In Poland, pierogies have been made since the 13th century, and they had been brought to the United States during the late 19th and the early 20th century, when Pittsburgh experienced a population boom during the Great Migration. As pierogies are inexpensive and portable, they were a common meal in the lunch boxes of numerous mill workers during the Industrial Age.
Crab rangoon is an American-Chinese dish consisting of a deep-fried dumpling that is stuffed with crab meat, garlic, scallions, and cream cheese. It is believed that the first crab rangoon was invented at Trader Vic's bar in either Oakland or San Francisco, although some claim that it was invented in Missouri for the World's Fair in 1904.
Regardless of the origins, today this appetizer can be found in numerous Chinese-style restaurants throughout America, where it is often served with dips such as mustard, soy sauce, or plum sauce on the side.
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Toasted ravioli is a St. Louis specialty consisting of crunchy, breaded pasta that is topped with grated parmesan and served with a marinara-style sauce on the side. The dish is served hot as an appetizer. Despite the name, toasted ravioli are deep-fried, not toasted, making it yet another example of a misnomer.
Food experts believe that the first iteration of the dish was made in the 1950s, at a restaurant called Angelo Oldani's. The ravioli can be filled with a variety of ingredients, and some of the most popular ingredients include eggs, cheese, spinach, and beef.
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View moreChicken and dumplings is an American dish consisting of water-cooked chicken and dumplings made from flour, shortening, and liquid. The dumplings are usually cooked in the leftover chicken broth after the meat has been cooked. The dish was originally prepared during the Great Depression as a way to stretch a small amount of meat that would feed many people.
Spinners are popular Jamaican flour dumplings consisting of a few basic ingredients: flour, salt, and water. The dumplings are traditionally prepared in a long cylindrical shape, resembling a cigarette. Dense and substantial, spinners are often added to soups and stews, and when they float to the top, it means they are ready to be consumed.
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Poutine râpée is a traditional Acadian dish consisting of a boiled potato dumpling that is stuffed with salted pork. The dumplings can be made from grated or mashed potatoes, and they typically have a greyish color and bland flavor.
There are a few ways to consume these dumplings: plain, sprinkled with pepper, white sugar, brown sugar, or even molasses. The dish is usually prepared for special and festive occasions such as Christmas.
Slippery dumplings is a traditional dish originating from Delaware. The dish consists of baked chicken that's served with slippery dumplings on the side. The dumpling dough is rolled, cut into squares, then cooked in chicken broth, and as a result it makes the dumplings slippery.
During cooking, a rich and soupy chicken gravy develops in the pot. This dish is a staple of fundraising dinners and church suppers in Delaware, and many restaurants offer it on their menus. Chicken and slippery dumplings are also often served with succotash or green beans on the side.
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Grandpères is a French Canadian dessert that was very popular in Quebec during the Depression. It is made by boiling dumplings in a combination of maple syrup and water. The dumplings consist of flour, baking powder, butter, and milk. Grandpères are traditionally served piping hot with the syrup in which they were cooked.
If desired, they can be accompanied by a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream.
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