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In general, American foods aren't known for being very spicy. However, there are some common traditional foods that are "quite" (very) spicy, such as chili and buffalo wings.

"Chili" is a thick "stew" (a thick soup) typically made from onions, tomatoes "kidney beans" (red beans in a crescent shape), chili powder, and ground beef or turkey. It is usually topped with "grated" (torn into small pieces) cheddar cheese or "chopped" (cut into small pieces) onions and served with "corn bread" (bread made with "ground-up" (mashed into very small pieces, similar to the size of sand) corn), and it is popular in the southwestern United States. Some versions are spicier than others, and every "chef" (cook) has his or her own "variation" (a particular way of doing something) on the basic "recipe" (instructions on how to cook a dish). In the summer, many "festivals" (community celebrations) and fairs (community gatherings) have "chili cook-offs" where people compete to make the best chili, and sometimes there is a special category for making the spiciest chili.

"Buffalo wings" are another popular spicy food. Buffalo wings are chicken wings that are "not breaded" (not covered in breadcrumbs), but "deep-fried" (cooked in a pot of very hot oil) and then "coated" (covered) with a mixture of vinegar, salt, and cayenne pepper. They are usually bright orange, eaten "with the fingers" (without silverware), and are often served with beer in bars. Most bars offer several different types of buffalo wings ranging from mild to hot to extremely hot, and sometimes there are contests to see who can eat the spiciest buffalo wings, or who can eat the greatest number of buffalo wings in a particular amount of time.