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10 Signature Regional Recipes -- from the Rockies to the Deep South
From a side of grits with Sunday breakfast to a steaming bowl of gumbo on a warm and humid Louisiana night, foods often define the spirit of a region.
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Midwestern Recipes
Midwestern Cuisine is characterized by its Scandinavian and Northwestern European roots. Midwestern cuisine is dominated by a "meat and potatoes" tendency.
Northeastern Recipes
Northeastern Cuisine is heavily influenced by the sea, a constant supply of food and wealth to this area. Creams and rich textures also play a big role in many recipes within Northeastern Cuisine.
Southern Recipes
Southern Cuisine is also known as "comfort food" and often contain more than their fair share of fried foods, Cajun and Creole spices as well as heavy starches.
Southwestern Recipes
Southwestern Cuisine takes a cue from its original Latin and Spanish settlers. Many people lump Southwestern Cuisine with Mexican Cuisine, and have created a "Tex-Mex" style of food that is also very popular.
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