Food World
Discover 1708 iconic traditional dishes from 145 countries — what they are, what's in them, and where to taste the real thing.
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Jambalaya
One-pot rice cooked with sausage, chicken and the holy trinity.
Lynchburg Lemonade
Lynchburg Lemonade is a tart, tall cocktail of Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey, triple sec, lemon and lemon-lime soda, named for the spirit's home town.
Mac and Cheese
Macaroni bound in a rich, gooey cheese sauce, baked till bubbling.
Nachos
Tortilla chips loaded with melted cheese and toppings.
Old Charter
Old Charter is a traditional spirit from the United States.
Pecan Pie
Gooey caramel custard pie crowned with pecans.
Philly Cheesesteak
Thin-sliced beef and melted cheese in a hoagie roll.
Pink Lady
The Pink Lady is a Prohibition-era American cocktail made with gin, apple brandy, grenadine, and egg white, served in a coupe glass with a cherry garnish.
Pittsburgh Salad
Pittsburgh Salad counts among the traditional food of the United States, a salad locals hold dear.
Rupert
Rupert is a beloved cheese, traditional to the United States.
Shrimp Bisque
Shrimp Bisque is a beloved seafood soup, traditional to the United States.
Shrimp Remoulade
Shrimp Remoulade is a beloved appetizer, traditional to the United States.
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila Sunrise is a traditional cocktail from the United States.
Alpha Tolman
Alpha Tolman is an Alpine-style raw cow's milk cheese from Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro, Vermont, aged into dense, nutty, caramelized wheels.
Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza
A deep, buttery crust loaded with cheese and chunky sauce.
Chili Cheese Fries
Chili Cheese Fries is a side dish from the United States.
Chimayó Cocktail
Chimayó Cocktail is a beloved cocktail, traditional to the United States.
Cobb Salad
Composed salad of chicken, bacon, egg, avocado and blue cheese.
Cornbread
Golden cornmeal bread baked in a cast-iron skillet.
Julianna
Rooted in the United States, Julianna is a cheese enjoyed for generations.
Loco Moco
Rice topped with a burger patty, egg and gravy.
Mona
Mona is a soft, washed-rind cheese made from goat's milk on a Wisconsin farm, known for its creamy texture and mild, tangy flavour.
Pancakes
Fluffy stacked griddle cakes with butter and syrup.
Rickey
Hailing from the United States, Rickey is a much-loved cocktail.