In the American South, some believe it deters rain on one's wedding day.

In Alabama, smoked meat gets dressed up in white.

No slugs were harmed in the making of this five-cent sandwich.

Bakers delicately wrap this corn-and-bean dumpling in hickory leaves before boiling.

The sweet, spiraled pastries were once a staple on cold days in the American South.

Sweet sauce tops off buttermilk biscuits in the Appalachian and Ozark mountains.

You eat the shell, too.

The autumn event re-creates meals shared by French settlers and Native Americans at an 18th-century fort.

Pretty please with a cherry (tomato) on top?

One southern Indiana town cooks up this unique, time-honored dessert every September.

Indiana's unofficial state pie was once a desperate measure.

In the wake of the 2016 American presidential election, political satire entered the local deli.

Many popular cereals exploded out of its chamber and into existence.

This savory Southern staple is disappearing.

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

Who needs a burger and a beer when you can combine beef and alcohol in a single patty?

This cosmic-colored flavor is a Midwestern mystery.

Made of candy and Cool Whip, this “salad” is a mainstay at Midwestern potlucks.

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

A distinctive herb named after a First Lady.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a classic Midwestern treat!

Ice cream made with fresh snow is a beloved Southern tradition.

This dark, sweet refresher was born at a now-defunct amusement park on the shores of Lake Erie.

Recycling comes to dessert, with delicious outcomes.