Ladled out of massive pots at feasts and fundraisers, the Midwestern stew binds communities.

This beef patty oozes cheese from within.

Next-level egg rolls are wrapped in an entire chicken wing.

A match made in heaven (and also Kentucky).

Kentucky's melt-in-your-mouth treats date back to the 1800s.

In this tangy treat, no part of the citrus is left behind.

A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.

At the Big E, fairgoers can try guessing their candy's flavors through funnel cake fluff.

One of America's earliest candies is still available to buy.

In the 19th century, Chinese immigrants developed an early New England fusion sandwich that is divisive as it is salty.

This pulled chicken sandwich has a cult following in the Massachusetts towns of Methuen and Lawrence.

The legend of these rum-and-molasses cookies leads to a New England tavern owned by a Black Revolutionary War veteran.

The original cheeseburger, hold the beef patty.

This Jersey-born frosty drink is now a Rhode Island favorite.

A New England tradition of steaming bread in coffee tins gave rise to this niche snack.

A custardy twist on apple pie finds delicious use for fruit reaching spoilage.

This is what happens when soldiers pick a new name for meat on bread.

This taste bud befuddler is a signature Baltimore sweet.

This dessert island is known for its refined layer cakes.

A few Baltimore bakeries still serve this cheesecake named after 19th-century cottage cheese.

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.

Turning this cocktail into a fluffy cloud is easy—just hire someone to shake it for 12 minutes straight. 

This stick-to-your-ribs Scandinavian dumpling is a favorite at Midwestern fundraisers.

After thriving during Prohibition, this soda fountain staple was immortalized in a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival.