Closely associated with the American South, Fried chicken is a classic American dish featuring pieces of chicken coated and fried until crisp. Many families have their own fried chicken recipe, passing techniques and seasonings from one generation to the next.

Blueberry grunt is a traditional dessert from Nova Scotia. Unlike a pie or cobbler, it is cooked in a covered pot, allowing the biscuit topping to steam as the berries simmer below.

The dessert's unusual name is said to come from the sound made by the bubbling fruit as it cooks beneath the dumplings.

This illustration captures the colorful mixture of shrimp, vegetables, and citrus that defines Mexican shrimp ceviche.

The Po'Boy is an enduring symbol of New Orleans food culture and the city's distinctive blend of culinary influences.

Although inspired by Italian cooking, spaghetti and meatballs developed in the United States as Italian immigrants adapted traditional recipes to local ingredients.

Served with maple syrup, fruit, or powdered sugar, French toast is a popular breakfast dish made by dipping bread in an egg mixture before cooking it on a griddle or skillet.