If you've ever taken — or dreamed of taking — a road trip across America, food was probably a big factor in your planning process. It's important to make sure you get your fill of all the classics — like beignets in New Orleans and hot dogs in Chicago — as you cross this vast country.
Americana has never looked so tasty.
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New England:
New England lobster rolls with lemon chive mayonnaise by Sonali aka the Foodie Physician
The Mid-Atlantic
Brigit binns' crab cakes by Genius Recipes
Black and white cookies by Yossy Arefi
The South:
Kevin Gillespie's barbecue chicken with Alabama barbecue sauce by Genius Recipes
Michael Ruhlman's rosemary-brined, buttermilk fried chicken by Genius Recipes
Edna Lewis & Scott Peacock's shrimp grits by Genius Recipes
Texas tailgate burger by aargersi
The Midwest:
Potato, mushroom, and caramelized onion pierogi by Jamie@lifesafeast
Scalloped potatoes with caramelized onions by Katheryn's Kitchen
The Southwest and California:
Avocado y huevos caliente by Angela @ the well-worn apron
Frog Hollow Farm Cal red peaches
Not exactly Grandma'a migas by lastnightsdinner
Fish tacos on the grill by Merrill Stubbs
The Northwest:
Oregon bounty berry buckle by hardlikearmour
Aromatic poached salmon with rye and caper breadcrumbs by gingerroot
This article originally appeared on Food52.com: 15 great American road trip recipes
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