Re: Italian cuisine preferred by most Americans
Cuisine (and culture in general) was acquired by all Ethnicities from some other, nobody grew recipy sheets in their back yard.
Greeks got Moussaka from Arabians.
Pakis got Pilow from Afghanis who got it from Turks.
Indians got Vindaloo curry from the Portugese.
Afghanis got Mantu from Uzbeks.
British 'Fish 'n' Chips' is a combination of Sephardi Jewish and Mediterranean cuisine.
Americans got the Pretzel, Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Steak and Mashed potatoes from German immigrants
Americans got Pizza, Calzone, Cheese Steak from Italian immigrants
Americans got French Fries from Belgian immigrants
Americans got Popcorn from Hispanic immigrants
etc.....