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.