Bourbon and fried chicken may be Kentucky's most famous culinary contributions, but Henry Bain's sauce is anotherKentucky-born recipe you should know about.
Originating in Pennsylvania Dutch country, shoofly pie is a unique pie with an odd name. There are also several theories as to how its unusual name came about.
With just a letter to differentiate them, it's easy to confuse tonkatsu and tonkotsu, so let us help you sort out which is which of these pork-based dishes.
Want to enjoy the same treats that Americans loved over 200 years ago? The oldest candy company in the U.S. is still standing and boasts a fascinating history.
The plastic wrapping Smarties comes in is see-through, allowing one to peek in and see the rainbow of colors inside. But is that coloring just for show?
The first McDonald’s restaurant in San Bernadino, California is a shrine to the past of the world-spanning fast food franchise that is McDonald’s today.
Find out why Gordonsville is known as the fried chicken capital of the world, and the entrepreneurial history of the delicious dish in this railroad town.
The ability to grow food plants like tomatoes in space is essential for long missions where resupply isn't possible. Plus, the food science of it all is fun!
Chess pie is a custardy pie with roots in the American south. But its most defining characteristic is the texture, courtesy of this one ingredient: cornmeal.
Chopped liver is a staple of many Jewish delis today, but how did it come to be that way? The rich history of chopped liver stretches back many centuries.
The iconic 6-foot Hero-Boy sandwich was a staple of the New York City culinary scene for many years, but it was also the subject of a decades-long family feud.
With a rich and complicated history, fanesca is an Ecuadorian soup served at Easter made from 12 different grains and numerous other ingredients and garnishes.
Everyone is familiar with ketchup, but how well do you know catsup? You might assume they're different things or the same, but the real answer is complicated.
Hawaii may be known for luaus and spam, but what about pork hash? Learn how Hawaii's pork hash differs from China's shumai. There are definite differences.
When you learn that flaki means guts in English, you'll have an idea of the core ingredient of this soup. It's a delicacy in Poland with lots of variations.
Tasty french-fried onions have become a holiday staple in the U.S., with the crispy crunchy topping typically used on a green bean casserole. Ever wondered why?
If you've ever tried mochi, then you've tasted the sweet, reddish-brown paste at the center. That's anko paste, which is made from adzuki beans and sugar.
Italian beef isn't the only beloved Chicago sandwich. The city's unique take on a pork chop sandwich offers a street food that's as tasty as it is unexpected.