American Eats

These are some of the best recipes showcasing the flavors that are most loved in each state of the United States of America! With our vast and diverse population, each state has developed its own personality that is reflected in its cuisine and some of its most popular foods. Many of those were also influenced by the crops and livestock that are grown in our country.

We love to travel and have been able to visit most of the states already. And we have plans to visit the rest and try each of these foods in person while we are there! But until then, we can enjoy some of the best foods from each state in the Union from our own home.

State Foods

A slice of tomato pie on a plate.AlabamaAn image of smoked samon resting on a plate.Alaskaa frybread taco on a white plate next to a forkArizonaAn image of a layered chocolate pie known as possum pie, made from scratch.Arkansasfish tacos on a plate with salsa lime wedges and fresh tortillas to the sideCaliforniascooping pork green chili out of a slow cooker with a ladelColoradoYour search for the best Snickerdoodle Cookies recipe is over!  This easy snickerdoodle recipe is my go-to for this cinnamon-sugar coated, soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe that is a perennial classic!Connecticutsideways sliced stromboli showing off the ground beef insideDelawarecut Cuban Sandwiches on white platesFloridaA slice of homemade peach pie on a plate.GeorgiaTwo grilled chicken thighs on a plate with white rice, macaroni salad, and spinach salad.Hawaiibaked potatoes on plates with scooped balls of butter on topIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaA pastry brush coated with homemade Kansas City style bbq sauce.KansasA close image of pieces of fried chicken on a plate.KentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaFried catfish on a wire rack over a baking sheet with hush puppies.MississippiA plate of toasted ravioli with a bowl of marinara sauce for dipping.MissouriMontanaA side view of reuben sandwiches being grilled on a hot griddle.NebraskaNevadaNew HampshireA spoonful of baked ziti being lifted out of the pan.New JerseyTop view of Carne Adovada in a bowl, surrounded by slices of lime.New MexicoNew YorkSlices of hummingbird cake leaning against each other.North CarolinaA serving spoon lifting a scoop of tater tot casserole from the baking dish.North DakotaA plateful of buckeye candy with a bite taken out of one of them.OhioA Red, White, and Blueberry Bacon Burger with Basil Aioli on a piece of parchment paper on top of a wooden cutting boardOregonA baking sheet filled with Philly cheese steaks.PennsylvaniaFried green tomatoes on a white plate with a jar of dipping suace and some whole green tomatoes to the sidesSouth CarolinaA slice of strawberry rhubarb pie on a white plate.South DakotaA white baking dish with beef enchiladas inside and garnished with sour cream and extra toppingsTexasUtah

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