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