Cuisine in America, U.S., USA

Hamburger

National dish of ground beef patty sandwiched in a bun, with regionally varied toppings.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Beef, Bun, Lettuce, Tomato

Barbecue (BBQ)

Traditional Southern meat dish slowly smoked at low temperature.

• Region: Texas, Carolinas
• Main ingredients: Beef, Pork, Smoke wood

Clam Chowder

Rich soup with bivalves and vegetables; New England style famous.

• Region: Massachusetts
• Main ingredients: Clam, Potato, Cream

Jambalaya

Rice dish cooked with Cajun spices.

• Region: Louisiana
• Main ingredients: Rice, Sausage, Shrimp, Vegetables

Deep Dish Pizza

Chicago specialty pizza with thick crust and abundant cheese.

• Region: Illinois
• Main ingredients: Flour, Cheese, Tomato sauce

Philadelphia Cheesesteak

Sandwich with thinly sliced beef and cheese.

• Region: Pennsylvania
• Main ingredients: Beef, Cheese, Hoagie roll

Lobster Roll

Lobster meat dressed with butter on a bun.

• Region: Maine
• Main ingredients: Lobster, Butter, Bread

Poke

Hawaiian dish of tuna marinated in soy sauce base.

• Region: Hawaii
• Main ingredients: Tuna, Soy sauce, Seaweed

Nachos

Snack of tortilla chips topped with cheese and toppings.

• Region: Southwest
• Main ingredients: Corn chips, Cheese, Jalapeño

Apple Pie

Cinnamon-scented apple pie; described as "As American as apple pie".

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Apple, Flour, Butter