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An All-American Menu

June 22, 2016
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From the Atlantic to the Pacific, the United States of America is bursting with rich culinary culture. We've selected one dish from each and given it the Cooking Light stamp of approval. Celebrate the states from your own kitchen with this diverse and very American 52-plate menu.
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Alabama: Pulled Pork Sandwiches with White Barbecue Sauce

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View Recipe: Alabama Pulled Pork Sandwiches with White Barbecue Sauce

These pulled pork sandwiches, topped with Alabama-style white barbecue sauce and served on homemade biscuits, are perfect for entertaining.

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Alaska: Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous

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View Recipe: Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous

Fire up the grill for a seafood dinner tonight, and load up on your omega-3s. Wild Alaskan salmon is a sure sustainable choice and more nutritious than farmed salmon.

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Arizona: Southwest Burger

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View Recipe: Southwest Burger

"Chile peppers and cacti are staple ingredients in Southwestern cooking. Here I mixed a sweet-smoky ancho chile paste with bottom notes of earthy cumin into the beef patty. For a condiment, I started with nopales (cactus paddles) to give deep green veggie flavor. Jicama adds hearty crunch, while lime juice and cilantro brighten it all up." –Tiffany Vickers Davis, Test Kirchen Manager

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Arkansas: Drop Biscuit Chicken Potpie

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View Recipe: Drop Biscuit Chicken Potpie

Buttery buttermilk biscuits make this family-style fave irresistible, and they couldn't be simpler to prepare, even for biscuit novices. Cooking the chicken bone-in makes it more flavorful and moist, but for convenience, you can substitute 4 cups diced skinless, boneless chicken thighs. Brown them first, and then mix into the filling to bake in the last step.

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California: Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

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View Recipe: Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

A mix of textures is the key to this West Coast dish: Flaky fish with a slightly crunchy exterior, crisp cabbage, juicy tomatoes, and firm, chewy tortilla combine in each bite. Each ingredient's fresh flavor stands out, so very little seasoning is needed. Tacos aren't the only way to make this dish―serve the slaw as an entrée salad topped with the fish (or cooked chicken), or use it as an outdoor party side.

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Colorado: Green Chili

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View Recipe: Colorado Green Chili

A panful of char-roasted fresh green peppers gives Colorado chili its distinctive hue. You can sub sweet green bell peppers for Cubanelles if you prefer. Look for masa harina—the traditional thickener in this chili—in the supermarket's international aisle or in Latin markets. Serve with brown rice, if desired.

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Connecticut: Lobster Rolls

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View Recipe: Connecticut Lobster Rolls

Unlike the classic New England lobster roll (made up of cold lobster salad in a bun), the Connecticut lobster roll is comprised of a top-split hot-dog bun stuffed with warm lobster tossed with a little melted butter.

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Delaware: No-Bake Peach Pie

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View Recipe: No-Bake Peach Pie

Peach pie is the state dessert of Delaware. A gorgeous pile of syrupy fruit tops a creamy concoction that falls somewhere between decadent cheesecake and billowy chiffon pie. This luscious dessert comes together easily and is the perfect ending to summer supper with friends. Use the softest and juiciest peaches you have, even slightly overripe fruit. For added peach oomph, chop some of the topping and stir it into the filling.

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Florida: Cuban Sandwiches

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View Recipe: Cuban Sandwiches

Citrus-laced mojo and tangy relish add big flavor to this south-Florida classic.

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Georgia: Peanut-Fried Chicken

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View Recipe: Georgia Peanut-Fried Chicken

J.C. and Jo Bell revolutionized peanut butter a few years back when they were charged with creating something amazing from America's massive peanut surplus. PB2, a powdered peanut butter, is a culinary dream ingredient. Cut 50/50 with Wondra flour, it makes for an unparalleled dredge for chicken. This dish retains the gentle sweetness of peanut, and has most of the crunch of true-to-form fried chicken.

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Hawaii: Tuna Poke Bowl

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View Recipe: Hawaiian Style Tuna Poke Bowl

Poke is a Hawaiian dish made of fish that is typically marinated in citrus and shallot. Pair it with rice and fresh cucumber for a refreshing and filling lunch. Any veg options work as well, and switch up your rice with quinoa. 

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Idaho: Lemony Smoked Trout Hash

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View Recipe: Lemony Smoked Trout Hash

Potatoes and wild trout is a quintessentially Idahoan dish. This lemony, lush take on the classic would be equally delightful and bright with smoked salmon.

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Illinois: Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

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View Recipe: Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

Try your hand at homemade pizza with this traditional Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza recipe. Making your own crust is easier than you may imagine!

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Indiana: Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Creamy Corn Relish

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View Recipe: Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Creamy Corn Relish

This Midwestern signature sandwich traditionally features a deep-fried pork cutlet that sprawls like the Great Plains over a comically overmatched bun. Our pork is more modestly sized. But the flourish here is creamy-tangy corn relish that makes the sandwich pop.

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Iowa: Raspberry-Rhubarb Pie

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View Recipe: Raspberry-Rhubarb Pie

Though a beloved pie classic, rhubarb has a strong tartness that sometimes needs moderating. Sweet raspberries do that job perfectly here, while a splash of crème de cassis adds even deeper berry flavor. A slice of this pie absolutely screams for a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Kansas: Summer Succotash

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View Recipe: Summer Succotash

"Every vegetable in a succotash has a slightly different cooking time that you need to respect," says Ashley Christensen, owner of seven Raleigh, North Carolina, restaurants. "The corn is right where it needs to be, while the tomatoes cook down a bit and act as a binder."

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Kentucky: Bourbon-Peach Limeade

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View Recipe: Bourbon-Peach Limeade

The flavors point South in this summertime refresher: peaches getting happy with bourbon. Freeze fresh peach and lime slices on a parchment-lined pan, and drop a few into your drink for a frosty garnish.

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Louisiana: Oven-Fried Shrimp and Okra Po'boys

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View Recipe: Oven-Fried Shrimp and Okra Louisiana Po'boys

We buttermilk-battered shrimp and baked it in a hot oven to golden crispiness, adding fresh okra to the mix for some extra Gulf state color. Creamy caper-spiked remoulade keeps things moist, and hot dog buns make this Cajun country treat right-sized.

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Maine: Grilled Lobster Tails

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View Recipe: Grilled Maine Lobster Tails

Put a fresh twist on a romantic dish: Miso brings salty umami notes to the sweet, succulent lobster.

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Maryland: Simple Flaky Crab Cakes

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View Recipe: Simple Flaky Crab Cakes

These crab cakes hold together best with dry, finely ground whole-wheat breadcrumbs; if you use whole-wheat panko, they may fall apart in the pan. Chives have a delicate onion flavor that won't overpower the crab.

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Massachusetts: Clam Chowder

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View Recipe: Clam Chowder

No tricks here: Modest amounts of butter, bacon, and a mix of reduced-fat milk and half-and-half for richness enhance this version of a New England classic. Don’t forget a few oyster crackers.

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Michigan: Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate Fudge

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View Recipe: Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate Fudge

When you can't get your hands on decadent Mackinac Island fudge, try your hand at this lighter version. Make the combination of peanut butter and chocolate even better by stirring in instant coffee granules and topping the fudge with chopped peanuts.

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Minnesota: Fennel-Cured Halibut Gravlax

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View Recipe: Fennel-Cured Halibut Gravlax

Like salmon, the usual choice for this Swedish delicacy, cured halibut is delicious. Depending on the size of the fillets, you may use two to five pieces. Don't use one large fillet, as the salt cure will not seep evenly throughout the fish.

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Mississippi: Mud Pie

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It may not be the prettiest pie, but many folks speculate this cross between a chocolate-bottomed pie and a chocolate cake was named for its textural similarity to the rich, gooey mud found all along America's greatest river.

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Missouri: Chicken and Dumplings

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It’s generally accepted that there are two regionally distinct dumpling styles—the Midwestern biscuit-like option and the Southern pasta-like version. This lightened-up dish is inspired by the Midwest's version, and it's rich and satisfying enough to be a meal.

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Montana: Bison Chili with Chickpeas and Acorn Squash

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View Recipe: Bison Chili with Chickpeas and Acorn Squash

This chili is a new take on the classic cold-weather, one-pot meal. It's amped up with rich ground bison, that takes the place of ground beef, and chunks of sweet acorn squash.

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Nebraska: Reuben Sandwich

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Some people assume the Reuben was created by the owner of Reuben’s Restaurant, a celebrity hot spot in New York City where the sandwich was popular. But the truth is that it was invented by Reuben Kulakofsky in Omaha, Nebraska, as a late-night snack for poker-playing friends.

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Nevada: Seared Shrimp Cocktail with Tropical Chipotle-Avocado Salsa

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View Recipe: Seared Shrimp Cocktail with Tropical Chipotle-Avocado Salsa

Shrimp cocktail is a Las Vegas staple. This fresh take on the dish makes an impressive first course for a dinner party. Shrimp picks up flavor quickly and doesn't need to marinate for more than half an hour.

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New Hampshire: Apple Streusel Muffins with Maple Drizzle

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View Recipe: Apple Streusel Muffins with Maple Drizzle

These irresistible whole-grain goodies are Live Free or [to] Die [for].

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New Jersey: Chicken Parmesan Over Zucchini Noodles

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View Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Over Zucchini Noodles

Enjoy a lighter version of this Italian-American pasta dish for your favorite weeknight meal with zucchini noodles. They add a punch of fiber, and a boost of nutrients to this classic dish in just two additional minutes.

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New Mexico: Green Chile Cheeseburgers

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View Recipe: "New" New Mexican Green Chile Cheeseburgers

Black bean patties make a savory, delicious alternative to beef. A poblano pepper can stand in for the Cubanelle.

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New York: Pigs in a Blanket

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View Recipe: Pigs in a Blanket

Brooklyn Piggies, a food stand in Brooklyn, NY, serves up a version of this 1950s American cocktail appetizer that’s parallel to none. Light, flaky puff pastry encases quality sausage to create one of America's favorite indulgences. At home, substitute pizza dough for the puff pastry and turkey dogs for the sausage.

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North Carolina: Southern Barbecue Bowl

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Bread-and-butter pickles, pinto beans, coleslaw and pulled pork unite for a true Southern twist, y'all.

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North Dakota: Rhubarb Jam Cheesecakes

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Rhubarb is a tart summer treat in prairie states like North Dakota. These make-ahead cheesecakes are divine. Pull a cake out when you start making dinner, and it'll be ready for dessert. Now that's sweet!

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Ohio: Buckeyes

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In this classic confection from the Buckeye State, peanut butter and chocolate combine to create an adorable replica of an Ohio tree nut.

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Oklahoma: Chicken-Fried Steak with Milk Gravy

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View Recipe: Chicken-Fried Steak with Milk Gravy

Chicken-fried steak is part of Oklahoma's official state meal. The secret to this steak’s crispy crust is crumbled saltine crackers. To achieve a crispy outside and a tender inside, firmly push the cracker crumbs into the cube steak to fill crevices and to keep the steak from shrinking as it cooks.

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Oregon: Marionberry Mojito

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Let freedom ring while sipping on these summery cocktails (and mocktails).

First on the list is an updated mojito. Marionberries, an exceptionally juicy, slightly tart blackberry variety developed by Oregon State University, are perfect for this fizzy summer refresher. You can also use regular blackberries.

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Pennsylvania: Dutch Potato Salad

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View Recipe: Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Salad

For something different, try this potato salad. The dressing's bacon drippings barely temper the sweet-tart notes from sugar, cider vinegar, and white vinegar. We halved the usual amount of bacon and bacon grease to cut calories and saturated fat, so a few slices of flavorful applewood-smoked bacon stand in to extend flavor.

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Puerto Rico: Grilled Grouper with Plantains and Salsa Verde

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View Recipe: Grilled Grouper with Plantains and Salsa Verde

Starchy plantains get sweeter and develop brown spots on the peel as they ripen, so choose pure yellow specimens for this savory dish. The unique flavor of plantain is more like potato than banana, and gives some depth to the more delicate fish and spicy salsa. A generous portion has only 307 calories.

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Rhode Island: Red Flannel Hash

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This hash is a Yankee tradition, so called, some say, for its colors, which resemble a red flannel shirt. It’s customarily served the morning after a New England boiled dinner, when there's plenty of leftover corned beef and potatoes. Our version combines roasted beets and potatoes with a small portion of corned beef for a lighter take on the original.
 

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South Carolina: She-Crab Soup

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View Recipe: She-Crab Soup

This Carolina lowcountry soup gets its name from the generous dollop of crab roe that customarily garnishes the top. Crab roe is available in season (May–August), but this creamy soup is just as delicious without it.

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South Dakota: Morel Mushroom and Asparagus Sauté

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View Recipe: Morel Mushroom and Asparagus Sauté

Morels are woodsy and elusive, so when you find some of these delicious mushrooms (at the store or with an experienced South Dakotan morel hunter), let them be the star of your meal. Blanching the asparagus first helps set its color and texture. To ensure the best taste and cut down on prep time in the kitchen, buy firm, unshriveled morels that are dry, not slimy, and free of excessive dirt.

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Tennessee: Tomato and Cucumber Salad

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View Recipe: Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Tomatoes are a summer superstar and the state fruit of Tennessee. Enjoy them in a refreshing salad or simply sliced. Sweet peach dressing amps up the summery deliciousness in this simple salad.

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Texas: Tex-Mex Migas

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“Migas” means “crumbs,” and that’s just what this dish is—small bits of tortilla, cheese, salsa, and eggs scrambled up into one of the Southwest’s signature specialties. A staple of the Lone Star State, migas can also be found in Mexican breakfast spots across the country.

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Utah: Honey Taffy

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View Recipe: Honey Taffy

Utah is the Beehive State, a tribute to hard work and industry. Taffy takes a bit of hard work to make, but it all pays off. Both kids and adults will enjoy stretching the honey into taffy, and the longer you stretch the honey, the easier and more pliable the taffy becomes.

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Vermont: Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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View Recipe: Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

A new take on a familiar favorite pairs grilled cheese (use your favorite Vermont variety) with a BLT for a luscious veggie-packed sandwich that feels like an indulgence. Serve with zesty dill pickle spears. If you have extra room in your budget, pair with a sweet-tart New England hard cider.

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Virginia: Slow-Roasted Pulled Pork

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View Recipe: Slow-Roasted Pulled Pork

This recipe was inspired by one created by Lee and Jack Manfred, a father-son cooking team from Vienna, VA. Its tender meat and flavorful, crispy edges has made it their legendary tailgate dish.

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Washington: Double-Crust Apple Pie

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View Recipe: Double-Crust Apple Pie

Washington is famous for its apple, and you'll be famous for your double-crust apple pie. A double crust seals in the apples' natural juices as the pie bakes for full-on apple flavor. Tossing the apples with apple juice keeps them from browning as you peel and slice them, and it adds a boost of apple flavor.

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Washington, D.C.: Teff Injera Flatbread with Carrot-Ginger Chutney

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View Recipe: Teff Injera Flatbread with Carrot-Ginger Chutney

Our nation's capital is home to the largest Ethiopian population outside of Africa and the destination for Ethiopian cuisine in America. Like sourdough bread, injera batter usually ferments for days, developing the flatbread's signature sour taste. Here's a streamlined version from award-winning Ethiopian-born chef Marcus Sammelsson. Yogurt adds sourness, while club soda aerates and lightens the batter. 

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West Virginia: Warm Potato Salad with Ramps and Bacon

View Recipe: Warm Potato Salad with Ramps and Bacon

Ramps are wild leeks especially popular in the Mountain State. Ramps and new potatoes, a wonderful, edible ode to spring, pair well together.  If you’ve missed ramp season or you can’t find them, substitute thin leeks.

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Wisconsin: Sheboygan Bratwurst

View Recipe: Sheboygan Bratwurst

Cooking Light contributor Ivy Manning, a Wisconsin native, says her father "would place grilled brats in 'The Sheboygan Hot Tub,' a beat-up, chipped, yellow enamel saucepan with a wobbly handle set directly on the grill and filled with simmering beer, sliced white onions, and a pat or two of butter. The aim was threefold: The simmering liquid finished cooking the brats, infused them with flavor, and kept them warm. So if you wanted seconds, you could just reach into the ol' hot tub for more."

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Wyoming: Steak and Tomatoes with Herb-Roasted Potatoes

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View Recipe: Steak and Tomatoes with Herb-Roasted Potatoes

This delicious and simple one-dish meal is an American classic. Weighing in at only 326 calories, it's healthier than its traditional steak and baked potato counterpart while not sacrificing any of the flavor.

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    1 of 52 Alabama: Pulled Pork Sandwiches with White Barbecue Sauce
    2 of 52 Alaska: Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous
    3 of 52 Arizona: Southwest Burger
    4 of 52 Arkansas: Drop Biscuit Chicken Potpie
    5 of 52 California: Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
    6 of 52 Colorado: Green Chili
    7 of 52 Connecticut: Lobster Rolls
    8 of 52 Delaware: No-Bake Peach Pie
    9 of 52 Florida: Cuban Sandwiches
    10 of 52 Georgia: Peanut-Fried Chicken
    11 of 52 Hawaii: Tuna Poke Bowl
    12 of 52 Idaho: Lemony Smoked Trout Hash
    13 of 52 Illinois: Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
    14 of 52 Indiana: Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Creamy Corn Relish
    15 of 52 Iowa: Raspberry-Rhubarb Pie
    16 of 52 Kansas: Summer Succotash
    17 of 52 Kentucky: Bourbon-Peach Limeade
    18 of 52 Louisiana: Oven-Fried Shrimp and Okra Po'boys
    19 of 52 Maine: Grilled Lobster Tails
    20 of 52 Maryland: Simple Flaky Crab Cakes
    21 of 52 Massachusetts: Clam Chowder
    22 of 52 Michigan: Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate Fudge
    23 of 52 Minnesota: Fennel-Cured Halibut Gravlax
    24 of 52 Mississippi: Mud Pie
    25 of 52 Missouri: Chicken and Dumplings
    26 of 52 Montana: Bison Chili with Chickpeas and Acorn Squash
    27 of 52 Nebraska: Reuben Sandwich
    28 of 52 Nevada: Seared Shrimp Cocktail with Tropical Chipotle-Avocado Salsa
    29 of 52 New Hampshire: Apple Streusel Muffins with Maple Drizzle
    30 of 52 New Jersey: Chicken Parmesan Over Zucchini Noodles
    31 of 52 New Mexico: Green Chile Cheeseburgers
    32 of 52 New York: Pigs in a Blanket
    33 of 52 North Carolina: Southern Barbecue Bowl
    34 of 52 North Dakota: Rhubarb Jam Cheesecakes
    35 of 52 Ohio: Buckeyes
    36 of 52 Oklahoma: Chicken-Fried Steak with Milk Gravy
    37 of 52 Oregon: Marionberry Mojito
    38 of 52 Pennsylvania: Dutch Potato Salad
    39 of 52 Puerto Rico: Grilled Grouper with Plantains and Salsa Verde
    40 of 52 Rhode Island: Red Flannel Hash
    41 of 52 South Carolina: She-Crab Soup
    42 of 52 South Dakota: Morel Mushroom and Asparagus Sauté
    43 of 52 Tennessee: Tomato and Cucumber Salad
    44 of 52 Texas: Tex-Mex Migas
    45 of 52 Utah: Honey Taffy
    46 of 52 Vermont: Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
    47 of 52 Virginia: Slow-Roasted Pulled Pork
    48 of 52 Washington: Double-Crust Apple Pie
    49 of 52 Washington, D.C.: Teff Injera Flatbread with Carrot-Ginger Chutney
    50 of 52 West Virginia: Warm Potato Salad with Ramps and Bacon
    51 of 52 Wisconsin: Sheboygan Bratwurst
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