Traditional food and beverage

Hamburgers

A classic American dish consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat, usually beef, placed inside a sliced bread roll or bun. Often served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, cheese, and condiments such as ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.

Hot Dogs

A popular American street food made from a grilled or steamed sausage, typically beef or pork, served in a sliced bun. Common toppings include mustard, ketchup, onions, sauerkraut, and relish.

Pizza

Originally an Italian dish, pizza has become a staple in American cuisine. Typically made with a round, flat base of dough topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various toppings like pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and vegetables.

Fried Chicken

A Southern favorite, fried chicken is pieces of chicken that have been breaded or battered and then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. Often served with sides like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and biscuits.

Barbecue Ribs

Slow-cooked and smoked pork or beef ribs, slathered in barbecue sauce, and often served with sides like baked beans, coleslaw, and cornbread. A staple in American Southern cuisine.

Apple Pie

A classic American dessert, apple pie is made with a flaky pastry crust filled with spiced apples. Often served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Macaroni and Cheese

A comfort food favorite, macaroni and cheese is a dish of cooked macaroni pasta mixed with a creamy cheese sauce. Often baked with a breadcrumb topping for added texture.

Cornbread

A traditional American bread made from cornmeal, often served as a side dish in Southern cuisine. It can be sweet or savory and is often enjoyed with butter or honey.

Clam Chowder

A creamy soup made with clams, potatoes, onions, and celery, often flavored with bacon or salt pork. New England clam chowder is particularly famous and typically made with a milk or cream base.

Buffalo Wings

Deep-fried chicken wings coated in a tangy and spicy buffalo sauce, often served with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing. A popular appetizer and game-day food.

Cheeseburger

A variation of the classic hamburger with a slice of melted cheese on top of the meat patty. Common cheese choices include American, cheddar, and Swiss.

Tacos

Though originally Mexican, tacos are immensely popular in the United States. They consist of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various ingredients such as seasoned meat, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and salsa.

Bagels with Cream Cheese

A staple in American breakfast cuisine, bagels are dense, ring-shaped bread rolls, often topped with seeds and served toasted with cream cheese spread.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

A quintessential American snack or lunch item, this sandwich consists of two slices of bread with peanut butter and jelly spread in between.

Cobb Salad

A hearty salad made with chopped greens, tomatoes, bacon, grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, cheese, and a variety of dressings. It is often attributed to American cuisine.

Meatloaf

A comfort food dish made from ground meat (usually beef) mixed with breadcrumbs, eggs, and various seasonings, then baked in a loaf shape. Often served with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Pancakes

A popular American breakfast food, pancakes are thin, flat cakes made from a batter of flour, eggs, milk, and baking powder, cooked on a griddle or frying pan. Often served with syrup, butter, and various toppings like fruit or whipped cream.

Biscuits and Gravy

A Southern breakfast classic, this dish consists of soft biscuits topped with a creamy gravy made from sausage drippings, flour, and milk. It's a hearty and savory meal.

Chicken and Waffles

A unique combination of sweet and savory, this dish pairs crispy fried chicken with fluffy waffles, often served with syrup and butter.

Jambalaya

A Creole and Cajun rice dish from Louisiana, jambalaya is made with rice, a variety of meats (such as sausage, chicken, and shrimp), vegetables, and spices. It's a flavorful and hearty meal.

New York-Style Cheesecake

A rich and creamy dessert made with a dense cream cheese filling on a graham cracker crust. Often topped with fruit, chocolate, or other sweet toppings.

Pulled Pork Sandwich

A barbecue favorite, pulled pork is slow-cooked, shredded pork often served on a bun with barbecue sauce and coleslaw.

Key Lime Pie

A tart and sweet dessert pie made from key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks, set in a graham cracker crust and often topped with whipped cream.

Philly Cheesesteak

A sandwich from Philadelphia made with thinly sliced beefsteak and melted cheese, usually served on a long hoagie roll with sautéed onions and peppers.

Fried Catfish

A Southern specialty, fried catfish is breaded and deep-fried fish, often served with sides like hushpuppies, coleslaw, and tartar sauce.

Shrimp and Grits

A Southern dish made with shrimp sautéed in a flavorful sauce and served over a bed of creamy grits (ground corn). It's a hearty and flavorful meal.

BBQ Brisket

A Texas barbecue staple, brisket is a cut of beef that's slow-cooked and smoked until tender and flavorful. Often served with barbecue sauce and sides like beans and cornbread.

Potato Salad

A popular side dish made from boiled potatoes mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, celery, onions, and sometimes eggs and pickles. It's often served at picnics and barbecues.

Fried Green Tomatoes

A Southern delicacy, fried green tomatoes are slices of unripe tomatoes, breaded and fried until crispy. Often served as a side dish or appetizer.

Beignets

A New Orleans specialty, beignets are square-shaped, deep-fried pastries covered in powdered sugar. They are typically served as a breakfast or dessert item.

Po' Boy Sandwich

A traditional sandwich from Louisiana, a po' boy is typically made with fried seafood (such as shrimp, oysters, or catfish) or roast beef, served on a French bread roll with lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise.

Reuben Sandwich

A grilled sandwich made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing, served on rye bread. It's a hearty and flavorful deli favorite.

Eggs Benedict

A popular brunch dish consisting of poached eggs, Canadian bacon or ham, and hollandaise sauce, served on an English muffin.

Chicken Pot Pie

A comfort food classic, chicken pot pie is a savory pie filled with chicken, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all encased in a flaky pastry crust.

Lobster Roll

A New England favorite, lobster rolls are made with fresh lobster meat mixed with mayonnaise and seasonings, served in a toasted bun. Often enjoyed in coastal areas.

Sweet Potato Casserole

A holiday favorite, this dish is made with mashed sweet potatoes, often topped with a brown sugar and pecan crumble or marshmallows, and baked until golden.