9 Best Signature Foods in the U.S. Are Delicious

Alabama: Southern Lane Cake

This traditional Southern cake originally included bourbon, raisins, pecans, and coconut, though variations now abound. 

Alaska: Easy Smoked Salmon

Alaska's waters are home to five salmon species, with over 100 million pink salmon harvested annually.

Arizona: Chimichangas

The chimichanga, a deep-fried burrito filled with meat and cheese, originated in Arizona. Though its creation is debated, its popularity on Mexican restaurant menus is undisputed.

Arkansas: Fried Dill Pickles

Fried dill pickles, first popularized in Atkins, Arkansas by Bernell Fatman Austin in the 1960s, are a crunchy, tangy treat.

California: Fish Tacos with Guacamole

Fish tacos, topped with fresh guacamole, perfectly represent California's diverse and vibrant food scene.

Colorado: Green Chile Ribs

Green chile, a staple in Colorado cuisine, enhances numerous dishes, including green chile ribs.

Connecticut: New Haven-Style Clam Pizza

This sauceless pizza features a thin crust topped with Romano cheese, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and fresh littleneck clams, all charred in a coal oven.

Delaware: Amish Apple Scrapple

Delaware celebrates Amish apple scrapple, a dish with Pennsylvania Dutch origins, every October at the Apple Scrapple Festival.

Georgia: Peach Pie

Georgia, known as the Peach State, has a long history with peaches dating back to the 16th century.