American Dishes
Bacon Cheeseburger
A classic beef patty stacked with melted cheese and crisp streaky bacon.
Club Sandwich
A triple-decker of turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato, held together with toothpicks and cut into triangles.
Gumbo
Louisiana's great communal stew — a thick, dark soup of chicken, andouille sausage or seafood in a roux-based broth thic...
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, cheese, potatoes and salsa wrapped in a flour tortilla for eating on the move.
Lobster Roll
New England's great summer sandwich — chilled lobster meat dressed in mayonnaise or warm butter, served in a split-top h...
Nashville Hot Chicken
Nashville's incendiary fried chicken — coated in a paste of cayenne, brown sugar and spices after frying, served on whit...
Barbecue Brisket
Texas barbecue's greatest achievement — a whole beef brisket smoked over post oak wood for 12-18 hours at low temperatur...
American Cheeseburger
A grilled beef patty topped with melted cheese, stacked high in a soft bun.
Clam Chowder
New England's creamy potato and clam soup — served in a bread bowl at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco and in every se...
Mac and Cheese
Elbow pasta baked or stovetop-stirred into a blanket of melted cheese sauce.
Detroit-Style Pizza
A thick, airy square pizza baked in an oiled steel pan, with cheese pushed to the crispy caramelized edges.
Grilled Cheese
Butter-crisped bread around melted cheese — the simplest comfort food there is.
Smash Burger
A ball of beef smashed hard onto a screaming-hot flat-top, creating a thin, lacy, deeply caramelized crust.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Smoky barbecue sauce standing in for tomato, topped with shredded chicken, red onion and cheese.
Pepperoni Pizza
The classic American pizzeria order — spicy cured pepperoni curling and crisping under melted mozzarella.
Hawaiian Pizza
Ham and pineapple on a tomato-and-cheese base — the pizza world's most argued-about combination.
New York-Style Pizza
Wide, foldable slices with a thin, chewy crust — bought by the slice on nearly every block.
Juicy Lucy
A cheeseburger with the cheese stuffed inside the patty, so the first bite releases a molten center.
Chicken and Biscuits
Tender stewed chicken in a creamy gravy, topped with flaky baked biscuits.
Reuben Sandwich
Grilled rye bread packed with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing.
Po' Boy
A New Orleans sandwich piled with fried shrimp, oysters or roast beef on crisp French bread.
California Burrito
Carne asada, French fries, cheese and guacamole rolled into one enormous San Diego original.
Cornbread
Cornbread is a traditional American quick bread made primarily from cornmeal, with a slightly crumbly texture and a mild...
Pot Roast
Pot roast is a classic American comfort dish of a large, tough cut of beef slowly braised with vegetables in liquid unti...
Southern Fried Chicken
Chicken pieces brined, coated in seasoned flour, and deep-fried until crisp and golden.
New York Cheesecake
A dense, rich baked cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
Philly Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced steak and melted cheese piled into a long hoagie roll.
Jambalaya
Jambalaya is a hearty, one-pot rice dish from Louisiana that combines meat, seafood, and vegetables in a boldly seasoned...
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
A knife-and-fork pizza baked in a deep buttery crust, cheese on the bottom and chunky tomato sauce on top.
Beignets
Square, pillowy fried dough pastries dusted heavily in powdered sugar, a New Orleans specialty.
Buffalo Wings
Deep-fried chicken wings tossed in tangy, buttery hot sauce.
Veggie Burger
A plant-based patty of beans, grains or vegetables, grilled and stacked like its beef counterpart.
BLT
Crisp bacon, lettuce and tomato between two slices of toast, usually with mayonnaise.
Pimento Cheese
A creamy Southern spread of sharp cheddar, mayonnaise, and diced pimento peppers.
Chicken and Waffles
Chicken and Waffles is an American dish that pairs crispy fried chicken with soft, golden waffles, typically served with...
American Apple Pie
Spiced apples baked in a flaky double crust, the quintessential American dessert.
Cioppino
A hearty San Francisco seafood stew simmered in a tomato and wine broth.
Sloppy Joe
Ground beef simmered in a tangy tomato sauce, piled onto a soft hamburger bun.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Crispy fried chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce, served on a bun with lettuce and ranch.
Texas Chili
A rich, meaty chili made without beans, heavily spiced with dried chilies and cumin.
Meatloaf
Meatloaf is a classic American comfort food made from seasoned ground meat mixed with binders and aromatics, shaped into...
Cobb Salad
The Cobb Salad is a hearty American composed salad featuring rows of chopped ingredients — typically chicken, bacon, har...
Key Lime Pie
A tangy, creamy pie made with key lime juice and condensed milk in a graham cracker crust.
Hot Dog
A hot dog is a cooked sausage, traditionally made from beef, pork, or a combination of meats, served in a sliced soft bu...
Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad is a classic American restaurant salad made with crisp romaine lettuce, a creamy, tangy dressing based on l...
Jalapeno Poppers
Jalapeño peppers stuffed with cream cheese, breaded, and fried or baked until crisp.
Etouffee
Shrimp or crawfish smothered in a rich, roux-based Cajun sauce, served over rice.
Clam Bake
A clam bake is a traditional American cooking method and communal feast centered on steaming clams, lobster, corn, and p...
Corn Dog
A corn dog is a classic American street and fair food consisting of a hot dog sausage coated in a thick layer of cornmea...
S'mores
Toasted marshmallow and chocolate sandwiched between graham crackers, a classic campfire treat.
American Waffles
Deep-pocketed, fluffy waffles, traditionally served with butter and maple syrup.
Gumbo Ya-Ya
A dark roux-based Cajun stew with chicken and andouille sausage over rice.
Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits is a classic Southern American dish combining seasoned, sautéed shrimp with creamy stone-ground corn gr...
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Pot Pie is a classic American comfort food consisting of a savory filling of chicken, vegetables, and a creamy g...
Chicken Fried Steak
A tenderized beef steak breaded and fried like fried chicken, served smothered in white pepper gravy.
Pulled Pork
Pulled pork is a slow-cooked pork dish, typically made from the shoulder or butt cut, cooked low and slow until tender e...
Biscuits and Gravy
Biscuits and gravy is a hearty American comfort dish consisting of soft, fluffy baked biscuits smothered in a rich, crea...
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