Across
- 1. A bread made from cornmeal, often sweetened and baked in a skillet.
- 5. A Louisiana Creole dish made with rice, meat (such as sausage or chicken), seafood, and spices.
- 9. A campfire treat made with a roasted marshmallow, chocolate, and graham crackers.
- 12. A creamy soup made with clams, potatoes, and onions, often associated with New England.
- 15. A sweet dessert made with a pastry crust filled with spiced apples.
- 18. A hamburger topped with melted cheese, often paired with various condiments and vegetables.
- 19. A Louisiana sandwich traditionally made with fried seafood or meat served on French bread.
- 23. A sandwich made with thinly sliced beef, melted cheese, and sautéed onions on a hoagie roll.
- 24. A porridge made from ground corn, commonly served as a Southern breakfast dish.
- 25. A Southern dish of soft biscuits topped with a thick, savory sausage gravy.
- 26. Slow-cooked, shredded pork often served with barbecue sauce on a bun or as a main dish.
- 27. Chicken pieces seasoned, breaded, and deep-fried to achieve a crispy exterior.
Down
- 1. A salad made with chopped lettuce, chicken, bacon, avocado, hard-boiled egg, and blue cheese.
- 2. A dessert drink made with root beer soda and vanilla ice cream.
- 3. A chewy, round bread with a hole in the center, typically spread with cream cheese.
- 4. A dish of cooked macaroni pasta mixed with a creamy cheese sauce, often baked.
- 6. A thick-crust pizza with toppings and sauce layered in reverse order, originating from Chicago.
- 7. Pork or beef ribs cooked slowly over a barbecue and basted with a tangy sauce.
- 8. A sandwich consisting of a ground beef patty, usually served on a bun with toppings like lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
- 10. Chicken wings coated in a spicy sauce, usually served with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing.
- 11. Deep-fried balls of cornmeal batter, often served as a side dish.
- 13. Small, cylindrical pieces of grated potato, deep-fried until crispy.
- 14. Flat, round cakes made from batter and cooked on a griddle, often served with syrup and butter.
- 16. A sandwich consisting of ground beef cooked in a tangy tomato-based sauce, served on a bun.
- 17. A dessert pie made with Key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and a graham cracker crust.
- 18. A spicy stew made with ground meat, beans, tomatoes, and chili peppers.
- 20. A sweet dessert pie made with a filling of pecans, eggs, butter, and sugar.
- 21. A dish combining fried chicken with waffles, typically served with syrup.
- 22. A packaged snack cake filled with creamy filling, known for its golden sponge cake exterior.
- 28. A sausage, typically made of beef or pork, served in a sliced bun and often topped with mustard, ketchup, or relish.