Louisiana, United States
Boiled Crawfish
Whole crawfish boiled with copious Cajun seasoning, corn, and potatoes, then piled high for communal peeling.
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New England, United States
Boiled Maine Lobster
A whole lobster boiled in salted seawater and served with drawn butter, a New England summer ritual.
United States
Bone-in Pork Chop Sandwich
A thick, bone-in pork chop pounded, breaded, and fried, then served on a bun — an Indiana specialty.
United States
Bookbinder soup
A Philadelphia institution: a rich turtle or snapper soup, thick with sherry, tomatoes, and spice.
United States
Boova shenkel
A Pennsylvania Dutch dumpling soup — literally 'boy legs' — with large, soft potato dumplings in a savory chicken broth.
United States
Booyah
A thick, hearty stew of beef, chicken, and vegetables simmered for hours in huge kettles for community gatherings in the Upper Midwest.
Boston, United States
Boston Baked Beans
Navy beans slow-baked with molasses, salt pork, and mustard until dark, glossy, and sweet-savory.
Boston, United States
Boston Brown Bread
A steamed, dark, sweet bread made with rye, cornmeal, and molasses, traditionally served with baked beans.
Boston, United States
Boston Cooler
A Michigan specialty: vanilla ice cream blended with Vernors ginger ale into a thick, spicy float.
Boston, United States
Boston Cream Pie
A round sponge or yellow cake split and filled with vanilla custard, topped with chocolate glaze — Boston's official dessert.
Louisiana, United States
Boudin Balls
Deep-fried balls of boudin filling, breaded and golden, served with dipping sauce — a Louisiana bar snack.
Louisiana, United States
Boudin rouge
A Louisiana blood sausage made with pork, onions, and pig's blood, seasoned with Creole spices.
United States
Bourbon
An American whiskey distilled from at least 51% corn and aged in charred new oak barrels, primarily from Kentucky.
United States
Bourbon Ball
A no-bake Kentucky confection of crushed cookies, bourbon, and chocolate, rolled into balls.
United States
Brains and eggs
Scrambled eggs cooked with chopped pork or beef brains, a Southern and Midwestern breakfast of the old school.
Texas, United States
Breakfast Tacos
Flour tortillas stuffed with eggs, potato, cheese, bacon, and salsa, an Austin morning ritual.
United States
Brier Hill-style pizza
A Youngstown, Ohio pizza with a thick, chewy crust, sweet sauce, and a distinct topping style from the Italian-American community.
United States
Brown Betty
A baked American pudding of layered fruit — traditionally apples — and buttered bread crumbs with sugar and spice.
United States
Brownies
A dense, chocolatey American bar cake with a crackly top, made from butter, sugar, chocolate, and eggs.
United States
Brunswick Stew
A thick Southern stew of smoked pork, chicken, tomatoes, corn, and lima beans, simmered for hours.
United States
Buckeyes
A no-bake Ohio confection of peanut butter and butter rolled into balls, dipped in chocolate to leave a peanut-butter 'eye'.
Buffalo, United States
Buffalo Wings
Deep-fried chicken wings tossed in a cayenne pepper sauce and butter, served with celery and blue cheese dressing.
United States
Bulkie Roll
A New England sandwich roll — large, round, and soft — often seeded, used for deli and breakfast sandwiches.
United States
Bundt Cake
A dense, ring-shaped cake baked in a fluted pan, often glazed or dusted with sugar.
United States
Burgoo
A Kentucky stew of multiple meats — chicken, pork, sometimes game — with vegetables, simmered for a day in huge kettles.
United States
Burnt Ends
The caramelized, bark-covered ends of smoked beef brisket, chopped and often tossed in barbecue sauce — a Kansas City treasure.
United States
Butter Burger
A Wisconsin burger with a generous pat of butter melted onto the hot patty and bun.
United States
Buttermilk Pie
A Southern custard pie of buttermilk, sugar, eggs, and butter with a faint tang and a silky texture.
United States
Butterscotch Pie
A creamy pie with a cooked butterscotch custard filling, often topped with meringue.
United States
Butterscotch Pudding
A cooked stovetop pudding of brown sugar, butter, and milk, thickened to a creamy set.
New Orleans, United States
Café au lait (New Orleans)
New Orleans-style café au lait: strong coffee brewed with chicory, mixed half-and-half with hot milk.
New Orleans, United States
Cajun Popcorn
Fried crawfish tails dusted in seasoned cornmeal — a Louisiana appetizer despite the name.
United States
Calabash-Style Seafood
A North Carolina coast style of lightly battered, deep-fried seafood named for the town of Calabash.
United States
Calas
A New Orleans breakfast fritter of rice and yeast batter, fried until golden and dusted with powdered sugar.
California, United States
California Burrito
A San Diego burrito stuffed with carne asada, french fries, guacamole, cheese, and pico de gallo.
California, United States
California Sourdough Bread
A San Francisco sourdough with a thick, blistered crust and a tangy, chewy crumb from a long-fermented wild yeast starter.