American Diner Food

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  1. 4. Creamy buttermilk and herb dressing ubiquitous in American diners
  2. 5. Deep-fried golden potato strips
  3. 7. Essential white crystal mineral used to enhance flavor
  4. 9. Spicy chicken appetizers originally from Upstate New York
  5. 12. Zesty blend of cayenne garlic and herbs from Louisiana
  6. 13. Premium cut of beef cooked on a grill or griddle
  7. 16. General term for meat cheese or fillings served between two slices of bread
  8. 19. Elbow pasta baked in a creamy cheddar sauce
  9. 21. Mild ground red spice made from dried capsicum peppers
  10. 24. Black ground spice paired with salt on the diner table
  11. 25. Rich egg-and-oil-based cold emulsion spread
  12. 26. Tender pork or beef ribs coated in smoky sauce
  13. 27. Thick ice-cream-based drink blended with milk
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  1. 1. Buttered toasted sandwich with melted cheese inside
  2. 2. Sweet and smoky sauce used for grilling and dipping
  3. 3. Dry spice mix rubbed onto meat before smoking or grilling
  4. 6. Grilled or steamed sausage served in a sliced bun
  5. 8. Traditional double-crust dessert made with spiced baked fruit
  6. 10. Tangy yellow or brown spread made from ground seeds
  7. 11. Crispy deep-fried chicken pieces with crunchy skin
  8. 14. Spicy liquid condiment made from chili peppers
  9. 15. Thinly sliced steak sandwich named after a Pennsylvania city
  10. 17. Creamy whipped potato dish often served with gravy
  11. 18. Rich dense baked chocolate squares
  12. 20. Small bite-sized pieces of fried chicken
  13. 21. Spiced autumn pie made from a round orange squash
  14. 22. Classic beef patty on a bun
  15. 23. Classic red sweet tomato-based condiment