This summer side dish is popular in the Midwestern United States and down into Central Texas, where it is called vinegar slaw and is served alongside Texas “low and slow” barbecue.
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Sloppy Joes
(American Midwest seasoned ground beef sandwiches)
The sloppy joe has a foggy history, but it seems to have originated during the Depression as a way to stretch ground beef during hard times. Several sources place its creation in a small cafe in Sioux City, Iowa.
Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce
(American Midwest tomato-based grilling sauce)
Tomatoey and sweet, this barbecue sauce comes from the great Midwestern barbecue tradition of Kansas City, Missouri.
Green Bean Casserole
(American green beans side dish with a crunchy topping)
Created in the 1950s, this quick and easy recipe caught on quickly, especially in the U.S. Upper Midwest, where convenience dishes were embraced wholeheartedly.
Creamed Corn
(American corn kernels simmered with cream)
Cream-style corn is an old-fashioned Midwestern American dish that deserves to be rediscovered.
Chicken-Fried Steak
(American Midwest breaded steak cutlet)
Chicken-fried steak, or country-fried steak, is an old farm recipe designed for cheaper, tougher cuts of beef, primarily round, Swiss or cube steak. It is particularly popular in Texas, where it originates.
Candied Sweet Potatoes
(American sugar-baked sweet potatoes)
Also called sweet potato casserole, candied sweet potatoes are a favorite dish in many American households at Thanksgiving and Easter, especially children.
Wild Rice Pilaf
(Canadian-American wild grain pilaf)
Wild rice is not a true rice, rather a type of grass seed that grows wild in the Upper Midwest section of the United States and in central Canada.
Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup
(American Midwestern hearty cheese soup)
The American state of Wisconsin is known for its dairies and breweries. Cheese and beer find an apt marriage in this rich and satisfying soup that will ward off even the most numbing winter chill.