A Depression-era patty filler paved the way for an Oklahoma favorite.

This salad named after a scandal has been traced back to Kraft and Helen Keller.

Grown in the volcanic soil around Mt. Vesuvius, these tomatoes are one of only a couple varieties used in authentic Neapolitan pizza.

After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleanians banded together to save a beloved heirloom squash.

Beekeepers in the United States' southeastern swamplands are fighting to preserve this smooth, sweet delicacy.

Pressed from frozen grapes, this prized wine was a sweet accident.

This taste bud befuddler is a signature Baltimore sweet.

If you're expecting a fall-flavored latte, you're in for a surprise.

The Netherlands' most famous treat now comes in a bottle.

This drink hasn't been produced since the late nineties, but still has a cult following.

Anyone for a shot of “Black Death”?

Memphis adds a little Italian flair to its Southern repertoire.

A casserole of cheesy, corn flake–topped tubers offers comfort to Mormons in mourning.

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

Pennsylvania's pork loaf embodies Amish resourcefulness.

New Haven's signature pie combines staples from Rhode Island and Naples.

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.

This sweet spud is neither made with tubers, nor of Irish origin.

In the 1920s, confectioners thought the public wanted candy that looked like legumes—and they were right.

This bird comes with a brew inside.

The aroma of this mulled wine has been compared to “a warmed-up bowl of Froot Loops.”

Don't call the crown jewel of New Jersey "Canadian bacon."

This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.

They're a Baltimore-specific guilty pleasure.