Baku Kitchen! An independent reference of traditional food

United States

Food in the United States is built around melting-pot cuisine of regional barbecue, Southern soul food, diner classics, and immigrant-born icons. Look for Hamburger (grilled beef patty in a bun with classic fixings), Hot dog (grilled sausage in a split bun; ballpark and cart staple) and Fried chicken (buttermilk-brined chicken fried crisp; Southern soul food icon). German immigrants brought Hamburg steak; Seymour, New Haven and Athens, Texas all claim the sandwich, and White Castle standardised it from 1921. This atlas has 55 United States dishes catalogued below, from everyday cooking to food kept for festivals and special occasions.

55 dishes.

Old FashionedOld FashionedWhiskey, sugar, bitters and ice, stirred and twisted with orange peelPancakesPancakesFluffy griddle cakes stacked with butter and maple syrupPastramiPastramiBrined, spice-crusted, smoked beef navel steamed and piled on ryePecan piePecan pieSweet corn-syrup custard pie packed with toasted pecansPhilly cheesesteakPhilly cheesesteakChopped ribeye and melted cheese on a hoagie rollPimento cheesePimento cheeseSharp cheddar spread with mayonnaise and red pimientos, on crackers or sandwichesPo’ boyPo’ boyLong crusty loaf packed with fried shrimp, oysters or roast beef, dressedRamos gin fizzRamos gin fizzGin, citrus, cream, egg white and orange flower water shaken long into a pillowy fizzRocky Mountain oystersRocky Mountain oystersSliced, battered and deep-fried bull calf testicles served with cocktail sauceRoot beer floatRoot beer floatVanilla ice cream floating in frosty root beerS’moresS’moresCampfire-toasted marshmallow and chocolate between graham crackersSan Francisco sourdoughSan Francisco sourdoughTangy, blistered white loaf leavened only with a wild starterSazeracSazeracRye stirred with sugar and Peychaud's bitters in an absinthe-rinsed glassScrappleScrappleLoaf of pork scraps and cornmeal, sliced and fried crisp for breakfastShrimp and gritsShrimp and gritsLowcountry creamy corn grits topped with sautéed shrimpSweet teaSweet teaHeavily sugared iced black tea, the Southern table stapleTennessee whiskeyTennessee whiskeyWhiskey filtered through sugar maple charcoal before barrelling, mellow and sweetThanksgiving turkeyThanksgiving turkeyRoast turkey with stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauceVieux CarréVieux CarréRye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine and bitters, stirred over ice

  • American cheese

    Orange processed slices that melt without breaking, the burger’s default. A cheese & dairy recipe from United States.

  • American IPA

    Bitter, citrus-scented pale ale loaded with American hops. A wine & spirit recipe from United States.

  • Barbecue brisket

    Beef brisket smoked low and slow, Texas style. Ready in 30 min prep and 12 hr cooking. 10–12 servings. A…

  • Biscuits and gravy

    Flaky biscuits smothered in peppery sausage cream gravy. Ready in 20 min prep and 25 min cooking. 4 servings. A…

  • Bloody Mary

    Vodka and spiced tomato juice with lemon, horseradish and celery. Ready in 5 min prep and none cooking. 1 drink.…

  • Bread and butter pickles

    Cucumber and onion slices in sweet-sour turmeric brine, eaten with sandwiches. Ready in 30 min prep and 20 min cooking.…

  • Buffalo wings

    Fried wings tossed in cayenne-butter sauce, with blue cheese dip. Ready in 15 min prep and 25 min cooking. 4…

  • Chicago deep-dish pizza

    Tall buttery crust layered with cheese and chunky tomato. Ready in 40 min prep and 40 min cooking. 1 large…

  • Chocolate chip cookie

    Chewy butter cookie studded with chocolate chips. Ready in 20 min prep and 12 min cooking. 18 large cookies. A…

  • Chitterlings

    Pig intestines cleaned, simmered long and served with hot sauce and vinegar. Ready in 3 hr prep and 4 hr…