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+                <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#american-cuisine">American</a></li>
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                 <h5><i class="bi bi-pin-map-fill"></i> Regions & Causal Factors</h5>
-                <p>The cuisine is fairly consistent throughout Lebanon and the Levant region (which also includes Syria, Jordan, and Palestine). Its location on the Mediterranean provides access to abundant seafood, fresh vegetables, and olive groves. The shared history under the Ottoman Empire created a largely unified culinary tradition across the Levant.</p>
+                <p>The cuisine is fairly consistent throughout Lebanon and the Levant region (which also includes Syria, Jordan, and Israel). Its location on the Mediterranean provides access to abundant seafood, fresh vegetables, and olive groves. The shared history under the Ottoman Empire created a largely unified culinary tradition across the Levant.</p>
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+    <section class="cuisine-section" id="american-cuisine">
+        <div class="cuisine-header text-center mb-4">
+            <h2><i class="bi bi-flag-fill"></i> American Cuisine</h2>
+            <p class="lead">A melting pot of diverse culinary traditions, from soul food to barbecue, shaped by immigration and regional specialties.</p>
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+            <img src="images/cuisines/american-cuisine.jpeg" alt="Classic American barbecue platter with ribs, brisket, and traditional sides." class="cuisine-image">
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+                <h5><i class="bi bi-palette-fill"></i> Key Ingredients</h5>
+                <p>Beef, pork, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, and wheat are foundational. Regional specialties include maple syrup, cranberries, pecans, and a wide variety of peppers. Cheese, particularly cheddar, and dairy products are prominent.</p>
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+                <h5><i class="bi bi-tools"></i> Key Practices</h5>
+                <p>Barbecue and smoking techniques are quintessentially American, with regional variations in rubs and sauces. Frying (especially in the South), grilling, and baking are central. The concept of "comfort food" emphasizes hearty, satisfying dishes often served in generous portions.</p>
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+                <h5><i class="bi bi-hourglass-split"></i> Historical Context</h5>
+                <p>American cuisine evolved from Native American ingredients combined with European colonial techniques, later enriched by waves of immigration from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. The industrial revolution and westward expansion shaped modern American food culture, including the development of fast food.</p>
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+                <h5><i class="bi bi-pin-map-fill"></i> Regions & Causal Factors</h5>
+                <p><strong>South:</strong> Known for soul food, fried chicken, biscuits, and distinctive barbecue styles influenced by African culinary traditions. <strong>Southwest:</strong> Tex-Mex fusion with Mexican influences. <strong>Northeast:</strong> Seafood traditions and European influences. <strong>Midwest:</strong> Hearty casseroles and comfort foods reflecting agricultural abundance.</p>
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