Dumplin'
They'll usually come out pretty easy if they're properly seared and finished with some steam.
What are potstickers?
Legend has it that this city's famous burnt ends sprung from a happy accident at Arthur Bryant's.
What is Kansas City?
Chipotle!
What is jalapeno?
Don't cry for me, motherland of chimichurri. 9 letters.
Where is Argentina?
St. Louis loves this filled pasta toasted as an appetizer.
What is ravioli?
Eastern European variety often filled with mashed potatoes and cheese.
What are pierogis?
They may be pretty adamant that only salt & pepper should touch brisket and show off by slicing it thickly. Everything's bigger!
What is Texas BBQ?
Chile seco starts out looking like a smaller jalapeno.
What is serrano?
This 6 letter flatbread starts with L and is from Armenia.
What is lavash?
Fettucine's fitness journey paid off!
What is linguini?
Biscuit dough is plopped on top of soup before placing in the oven for this comfort food staple.
What is chicken & dumplings?
Whether showcasing mustard, tomato, or neither, this region's vinegary sauces are typically served on pork; often the whole hog!
What are the Carolinas?
Ancho
What is poblano?
Santa got cutoff! The singular of this 4-letter Hostess treat.
What is a Ho Ho?
Your host is ready to rant about this ridgeless cousin of penne.
What is mostaccioli?
Oh no! I've run out of this Nepalese dumpling.
What are momos?
They don't have to be, but this city's ribs are famously often just dry-rubbed.
What is Memphis?
Colorado, even though you'll find the Angels in Colorado.
What is Anaheim?
The soccarat is a bonus in this 6 letter Spanish rice dish.
What is paella?
Square spaghetti, sounds like the strings that were traditionally used to cut them.
What is chitarra?
Your bubby likely makes the world's best version of these for Passover.
What are matzo balls?
This region's white BBQ sauce was featured on an episode of Master Of None.
What is Alabama?
Spanish for tree. Fresh & dried share the name.
What is arbol?
This 8 letter French term translates to "under vacuum".
What is sous vide?
Invented in 2021 by The Sporkful's Dan Pashman, this shape displays "sauceability," "forkability," and "toothsinkability".
What is cascatelli?