15 great American road trip recipes
Sample the country's finest grub from the comfort of your own home

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.
America is home to many wonderful and varied food cultures, but you don't have to leave home to get the full smorgasbord of experiences. We've pulled together some of our favorites dishes from all over, so you can savor the many flavors that this country has to offer without leaving your kitchen. And, with the American Road Trip collection from Provisions, you can order products — we've included our favorites here — from all over the country, made by artisans specializing in local fare.
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
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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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