U.S Regional Food
In Texas, this chili has no beans or tomatoes, and its spicy, beefy flavor is created with dried chiles and seasoning.
Bowl of Red (Texas Chili)
This popular Southern dish was influenced by African cooking traditions, featuring battered and deep-fried chicken with spices.
Southern Fried Chicken
This sweet pastry, often filled with fruit or sweet cheese, is a popular dessert in Austria and known for its flaky layers.
Strudel
This savory dish of deep-fried strips of sirloin steak is most popular in the state of Idaho.
Finger Steaks
This iconic dessert, a chocolate and walnut custard pie with a hint of Kentucky bourbon, is often enjoyed during a well-known horse race in Kentucky.
Derby Pie
The rivers and lakes of Mississippi make it easy to capture and fry this dish. It remained an important meal for Black Southern communities all the way up to the 1960s, when newspapers began to popularize it.
Fried Catfish
This spicy dish, inspired by Indian cuisine, combines chicken with a creamy tomato-based sauce and has been widely embraced in U.S. restaurants.
Chicken Tikka Masala
A popular dish in Austria, this is made of veal, often breaded and fried, and is commonly served with potatoes and a lemon wedge.
Wiener Schnitzel
This dish made from crabs, bread crumbs, and mayonnaise, is a culinary staple in the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland.
Crab Cakes
This rich, layered chocolate cake originated in Austria but became an American favorite after being introduced in the 19th century.
Sachertorte
While it originated in Hawaii, this dish featuring raw fish, rice, and vegetables is now popular across the U.S.
Poke Bowl
This savory pie, commonly made in the U.S. and consisting of a mixture of eggs, cream, and cheese, is inspired by a French dish.
Quiche (Lorraine)
This thick, hearty soup made from beef, vegetables, and semolina dumplings is a beloved dish in Austrian cuisine.
Frittatensuppe
This dish, served as a sandwich and made from ground beef, onions, and tomato sauce, is often associated with the Midwest, especially Iowa.
Sloppy Joe
This popular New Orleans dessert, a fluffy fried dough covered with powdered sugar, has French origins.
Beignets
This is an American baked dish made of green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and french fried onions, that is often made as a side dish for Thanksgiving.
Green Bean Casserole
While often thought of as a U.S. dish, this "chili" from Cincinnati features Mediterranean spices like cinnamon and cloves, borrowed from Greek cooking.
Cincinnati Chili
This dessert, which consists of layers of chocolate and cream, was invented by an Austrian pastry chef and is named after a famous opera singer.
Sachertorte
This tangy, vinegar-based pork dish served with coleslaw and often sandwiched between two buns is a specialty in North Carolina.
North Carolina Pulled Pork BBQ
A sweet, sticky syrup made from the sap of specific type of tree, often served with breakfast foods, is an iconic product from this U.S. region.
Maple Syrup
This dish from the Pacific Northwest consists of a hearty combination of fresh clams, potatoes, and bacon in a creamy broth.
Clam Chowder
This popular Italian-American dish, which involves meat and sauce served on spaghetti, has become a hallmark of U.S. comfort food.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
This Austrian-style sausage, often served with mustard or sauerkraut, is commonly found in street food markets.
Käsekrainer
This U.S. dish, consisting of layers of cheese, meat, and tomato sauce, is especially popular in Chicago and has become synonymous with the city.
Deep Dish Pizza
This deep-fried snack, made by dipping a specific type of cookie in batter and frying them, became popular at U.S. county fairs in the early 2000s.
Fried Oreos