Barbeque

BBQ joints are the heart of the south and bring a great flavor of soul. BBQ is a method and apparatus for cooking meat with the heat and hot smoke of a fire, and may include application of a marinade, spice rub or basting sauce to the meat or vegetables.

Burger

Hamburgers are the great american franchise, often served as a fast dinner, picnic or party food. The traditional American hamburger prepared in homes and conventional restaurants, is thicker and prepared by hand from ground beef.

Cajun

An authentic Cajun meal is usually a three-pot affair, with one pot dedicated to the main dish, one dedicated to steamed rice, skillet cornbread, or some other grain dish, and the third containing whatever vegetable is plentiful or available.

Diner

The ultimate look into america's past. Diners almost invariably serve American food such as hamburgers, french fries, club sandwiches, and so on. The typical American diner or greasy spoon serves mainly fried or grilled food.

Pizza

Oven-baked, flat bread typically topped with a tomato sauce, cheese and various toppings depending on the culture. The crust, may vary widely according to style, thin as in a typical hand-tossed pizza, or thick as in a typical pan pizza or Chicago-style pizza.

Seafood

Shrimps, crabs, lobsters and countless other shellfish are popular menu items worldwide. For those who don’t live on or near the coast, the best bet may be to grab a rod and reel and head to the nearest lake or stream.

Southwest

Comprises a fusion of recipes for things that might have been eaten by Spanish colonial settlers, cowboys, Native Americans, and Mexicans throughout the post-Columbian era.

Steak

Steaks are typically served grilled, pan-fried, or broiled. More tender cuts from the loin and rib are cooked quickly, using dry heat, and served whole. Less tender cuts from the chuck or round are cooked with moist heat or are mechanically tenderized.