Main Dish
Alaska Alaska Fish and Chips - The Lazy Gastronome
Prince William Sound gives up some amazing salmon, halibut and rockfish. And what is a popular way to eat that fish? Fish and chips!
Arizona Arizona Chimichanga - The Lazy Gastronome
The only official state food in Arizona is the Apache trout, but many people suggest that the chimichanga should be the state food.
Wyoming Wild Game - The Lazy Gastronome
Wyoming. Although rocky mountain oysters (bull testicles) are really popular in many parts of the state. Oh no - but wild game also ranks high.
Idaho Idaho Finger Steaks - The Lazy Gastronome
It's what goes with the fries that's true Idahoan. Finger steaks! Finger steaks are strips that are breaded and deep fried. They have been referred to as the Southern Idaho gems! The batter ranges from tempura like to lightly floured and there is some version of these "gems" served in about every pub in the state!
Washington Cedar Plank Salmon with Honey Balsamic Glaze
Washington state is known for it's abundance of shellfish and seafood, like it's succulent salmon.
Montana Lavender Citrus Brined Chicken - The Lazy Gastronome
Elk, Huckleberries and Cream of Wheat - just a few of Montana's culinary claims to fame! But my favorite Montana dish is Hutterite chicken.
Kansas Chicken Fried Steak - The Lazy Gastronome
One of the most popular dishes in Kansas - Found in many states, in many versions, this Kansas staple is made with a milk based gravy and lots of pepper!
Oregon Salmon with Chanterelle Cream Sauce - The Lazy Gastronome
So here is a dish that is distinctly Oregon and wonderfully delicious - Wild mushrooms and Pacific salmon. Grilled to perfection...
California Cobb Salad Salads The Lazy Gastronome
The signature dish of the Brown Derby Restaurant in Los Angeles - a hearty main course perfect for a summer evening.
Iowa - The Maid Rite Loose Meat Sandwich - The Lazy Gastronome
Iowa has several iconic foods - breaded pork tenderloin, Blue Bunny ice cream, Iowa sweet corn and, the Maid Rite loose meat sandwich.
Texas chili Texas Chili - Cup o' Red - The Lazy Gastronome
The Texas official state dish!
Desserts & Sweets
South Dakota Apple Kuchen - The Lazy Gastronome
South Dakota - Home to the Black Hills and Mt. Rushmore. The Place where Kuchen is the state dessert. A custard filled cake ...
Florida Key Lime Pie - The Lazy Gastronome
In 2006 the Key Lime Pie was named Florida's state pie. A creamy, tart filling with a graham cracker crust and whipped cream topping.
Soups & Stews
Appetizers & Snacks
Oklahoma Oklahoma Fried Okra The Lazy Gastronome
Oklahoma announced it's official state meal in 1988. It included cornbread, barbecue pork, chicken fried steak, squash and corn, biscuits, grits and sausage gravy, strawberries, pecan pie, black-eyed peas and fried okra.
Nevada Nevada - Shrimp Cocktail Appetizers Nevada - Shrimp Cocktail
A great, easy appetizer that is the toast of Las Vegas.
lefse minnesota Breads and Rolls The Lazy Gastronome Minnesota Lefse
What are lefse? The are sort of a Norwegian soft flatbread. They are thin like crepes but have more body. The base is potatoes! This recipe is the result of several experimental recipes until I found the one that I liked best.
Fried Pickles - An Arkansas Invention - The Lazy Gastronome
Arkansas. These folks love to fry. Fried catfish; fried chicken; chicken fried steak; fried okra - and fried pickles! A delicious and unusual snack.
Breakfast & Brunch
Hawaii Hawaii - Loco Moco The Lazy Gastronome Breakfast
I've never been to Hawaii but I've heard about the food and I've read a lot about it. There poi, poke, spam, pineapples and coconuts, and loco moco.
New Mexico New Mexico Sopapillas - The Lazy Gastronome
New Mexico is home to the puffy little breads called sopapillas. A fried bread with a pocket in the middle that is stuffed with meat, cheese or even honey!
Colorado Green Chile Omelet - The Lazy Gastronome
Colorado is the green chile capitol! They are on every menu - So I decided to put together a Colorado inspired green chile omelet with green chile sauce.=
West Virginia Biscuits and Gravy - The Lazy Gastronome
Big, thick biscuits perfect for gravy or as a sandwich
Sandwiches
Utah Pastrami Burger - The Lazy Gastronome
In the 1980's a local fast food place, Crown Burgers, came up with this idea to add some of that deliciously cured beef, pastrami. They topped it off with some thousand island dressing, cheese and all the regular burger trimmings.
Nebraska The Nebraska Reuben Sandwich The Lazy Gastronome
Nebraska claims to have been the place where the Reuben sandwich was first invented. The story goes, a group of guys meeting to play poker...
butter burger from wisconsin Wisconsin Butter Burger
The mid-West seems to be the place to find an unusual burger! Well how about trying the Wisconsin Butter Burger!
Michigan Pasties - Easy Meat Pies - The Lazy Gastronome
Easy, delicious and portable - savory hand pies
Hawaii Hawaii - Loco Moco The Lazy Gastronome Breakfast
I've never been to Hawaii but I've heard about the food and I've read a lot about it. There poi, poke, spam, pineapples and coconuts, and loco moco.
Alaska Alaska Fish and Chips - The Lazy Gastronome
Prince William Sound gives up some amazing salmon, halibut and rockfish. And what is a popular way to eat that fish? Fish and chips!
Arizona Arizona Chimichanga - The Lazy Gastronome
The only official state food in Arizona is the Apache trout, but many people suggest that the chimichanga should be the state food.
New Mexico New Mexico Sopapillas - The Lazy Gastronome
New Mexico is home to the puffy little breads called sopapillas. A fried bread with a pocket in the middle that is stuffed with meat, cheese or even honey!
Oklahoma Oklahoma Fried Okra The Lazy Gastronome
Oklahoma announced it's official state meal in 1988. It included cornbread, barbecue pork, chicken fried steak, squash and corn, biscuits, grits and sausage gravy, strawberries, pecan pie, black-eyed peas and fried okra.
Utah Pastrami Burger - The Lazy Gastronome
In the 1980's a local fast food place, Crown Burgers, came up with this idea to add some of that deliciously cured beef, pastrami. They topped it off with some thousand island dressing, cheese and all the regular burger trimmings.
Wyoming Wild Game - The Lazy Gastronome
Wyoming. Although rocky mountain oysters (bull testicles) are really popular in many parts of the state. Oh no - but wild game also ranks high.
Idaho Idaho Finger Steaks - The Lazy Gastronome
It's what goes with the fries that's true Idahoan. Finger steaks! Finger steaks are strips that are breaded and deep fried. They have been referred to as the Southern Idaho gems! The batter ranges from tempura like to lightly floured and there is some version of these "gems" served in about every pub in the state!
Washington Cedar Plank Salmon with Honey Balsamic Glaze
Washington state is known for it's abundance of shellfish and seafood, like it's succulent salmon.
South Dakota Apple Kuchen - The Lazy Gastronome
South Dakota - Home to the Black Hills and Mt. Rushmore. The Place where Kuchen is the state dessert. A custard filled cake ...
Montana Lavender Citrus Brined Chicken - The Lazy Gastronome
Elk, Huckleberries and Cream of Wheat - just a few of Montana's culinary claims to fame! But my favorite Montana dish is Hutterite chicken.
Nevada Nevada - Shrimp Cocktail Appetizers Nevada - Shrimp Cocktail
A great, easy appetizer that is the toast of Las Vegas.
Colorado Green Chile Omelet - The Lazy Gastronome
Colorado is the green chile capitol! They are on every menu - So I decided to put together a Colorado inspired green chile omelet with green chile sauce.=
Nebraska The Nebraska Reuben Sandwich The Lazy Gastronome
Nebraska claims to have been the place where the Reuben sandwich was first invented. The story goes, a group of guys meeting to play poker...
West Virginia Biscuits and Gravy - The Lazy Gastronome
Big, thick biscuits perfect for gravy or as a sandwich
Kansas Chicken Fried Steak - The Lazy Gastronome
One of the most popular dishes in Kansas - Found in many states, in many versions, this Kansas staple is made with a milk based gravy and lots of pepper!