Every country and region in the world has its particular dish or cuisine. Often, these are influenced by its natural resources; for instance, snails in France and rice in China. Experiencing foods made and eaten in a particular place is one of the many highs of travel. By embracing local delicacies and dishes and coming out of your foodie comfort zone, you can enjoy new and exciting flavors. The world is a melting pot of flavor and taste. This diversity of tastes has never been truer than in the case of America. The USA is one of the most divergent nations in the whole world with citizens being able to trace their roots to countries all over the globe. From the Gulf Coast to the Midwest, you will experience variations in cuisine that will challenge and delight your taste buds. This cookbook will take you on a culinary road trip around America. We delve into the history of each state, bringing you unique dishes; using state designated fruits and vegetables, indigenous seafood, game, and grains. Create sweet and savory recipes influenced by pilgrims and immigrants from the far-flung corners of the world including Russia, Italy, and China. Without stating the obvious, and as delicious as they indeed are, the cuisine of the US has a lot more to offer than Key Lime Pie and Fried Green Tomatoes. From the South, we bring you Brown Sugar Pork Chops with Peach BBQ Sauce, Baked Ham in Cola and Old Charleston Style Shrimp and Grits. Travel inland to the Midwest and discover Bourbon Burgoo, Kuchen, and Buckeyes. While in North America, you can enjoy a big piece of Huckleberry Pie or a hearty Potato Dumpling Soup. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, we've included one must-make dish from every one of the 50 states. Recipes you can create in your kitchen; no backpack or bus ticket required.