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Florida
Key lime production was a big deal in the Florida Keys in the 1800s, and after canned condensed milk hit the market in the 1850s, Key lime pie eventually became the quintessential Florida dessert.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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Connecticut
Connecticut doesn’t have an official state cookie, but if it did, the snickerdoodle would take the title. This classic New England treat is a favorite in the Nutmeg State, so naturally our version is made with a good dose of nutmeg!
1 min |
February/March 2026
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Georgia
Last year, Georgia lawmakers decided to recognize cornbread as the official state bread.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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Pennsylvania
More than 80 percent of the country's pretzels come from Pennsylvania!
2 min |
February/March 2026
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Rhode Island
Walk into any caf Walk into any café or grocery store in Rhode Island, and you'll likely find coffee milk, the official state beverage.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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North Carolina
The Tar Heel State is split on barbecue sauce: The western side uses ketchup or tomato paste, the eastern side does not.
2 min |
February/March 2026
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South Dakota
Fry bread is a symbol of both hardship and resilience: It was first made by the Navajos in the 1860s during the Long Walk, their forced relocation from Arizona to New Mexico.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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New York
The Big Apple is home to a lot of iconic comfort foods, but this one made it into The Godfather: \"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.\"
2 min |
February/March 2026
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Alaska
The South has pimento cheese, and Alaska has Kenai dip.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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Arkansas
This sweet version of biscuits and gravy comes from the Ozarks region, where it's a popular breakfast.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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Nevada
A smart marketing campaign put shrimp cocktail on the map.
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February/March 2026
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Delaware
Thanksgiving is a year-round holiday at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop in Wilmington, DE.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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Idaho
In Idaho, chicken fingers don't stand a chance: Finger steaks (fried beef strips made from sirloin or cube steak) always steal the show.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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Massachusetts
Baked beans were a staple here before Massachusetts was even a state.
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February/March 2026
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Iowa
Farmers in Iowa produce more pork than any other state in the country by a long shot, and these meatballs, an Iowa favorite, get a double dose of it: They’re made from ground pork and ham.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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Name This Dish!
Dream up a clever name for these cake pops and you could win big.
2 min |
February/March 2026
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Nebraska
In 1949, Runza Restaurant in Lincoln, NE, started selling meat-and-cabbage-filled pastries, a mashup of Old World foods brought over by Volga German immigrants.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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Michigan
We have the auto industry to thank for this Motor City classic.
2 min |
February/March 2026
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Illinois
Tourists love a Chicago dog, but the Italian beef is the real pride and joy of the Windy City.
2 min |
February/March 2026
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New Mexico
Comfort food is even better when you share it with others, and everyone in New Mexico knows that a tamalada (tamale-making party) is a perfect way to do that.
3 min |
February/March 2026
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Ohio
As the story goes, Ohio resident Gail Tabor was dipping peanut butter balls in chocolate for a Christmas dessert in the 1960s when one of the treats didn't fully submerge.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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weeknight cooking
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir together 2 tablespoons water, the soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, ketchup, brown sugar and ¼ teaspoon of the ramen seasoning packet in a small bowl; set aside.
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February/March 2026
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Alabama
Bananas started appearing in American kitchens in the late 1800s, thanks to shipping hubs like Mobile, AL.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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California
Head to any Southern California beach and you'll likely end up eating Baja fish tacos.
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February/March 2026
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Colorado
Green chili reigns supreme in this part of the country, in part because Colorado is known for the signature ingredient: green chile peppers.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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New Jersey
There's a great divide in the Garden State: Northerners call the meat in this sandwich \"Taylor ham\" and folks in South and Central Jersey call it \"pork roll.\"
1 min |
February/March 2026
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South Carolina
Centuries ago, this dish was the breakfast of choice for Lowcountry sailors; they called it \"breakfast shrimp.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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Washington
Walla Walla onions are the pride and joy of Washington state-they thrive in the rich soil of the Walla Walla Valley.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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Wyoming
The Cowboy State is home to about 15,000 bison.
1 min |
February/March 2026
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Louisiana
Every good celebration in South Louisiana includes a big pot of jambalaya.
1 min |