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Chicago Tavern-Style Thin Crust Pizza
While deep-dish pizza gets the tourist attention, tavern-style thin crust is what Chicagoans actually eat on a regular basis.
Chicken Vesuvio
Chicken Vesuvio is a beloved Italian-American specialty that emerged from Chicago's vibrant culinary scene, likely popularized by the Vesuvio Restaurant on East Wacker Drive in the 1930s.
Cincinnati Chili
Cincinnati chili was created in 1922 by Macedonian immigrant Tom Kiradjieff, who opened a small restaurant called the Empress with his brother John.
Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
The breaded pork tenderloin sandwich is Indiana's unofficial state sandwich and a cornerstone of Midwest comfort food.
Sheet Pan Bratwurst with Roasted Vegetables
This streamlined sheet pan dinner captures the heart of Wisconsin's German heritage in a modern, weeknight-friendly format.
St. Louis Toasted Ravioli
St. Louis toasted ravioli—known locally as "T-ravs"—is an iconic Italian-American appetizer that originated in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis in the 1940s.
Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup
Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup is a beloved Midwestern classic born from the state's dual heritage as America's Dairyland and a major brewing center.
Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds
Fried cheese curds are the undisputed king of Wisconsin bar snacks and state fair food, deeply rooted in the state's proud dairy heritage.