The folks over at Porch, a home improvement site, pored over thousands of Instagram posts that used the hashtag #homecooking to parse out every states' favorite home-cooked meal.
While it makes sense that the people of New Mexico would love their tacos, and that Louisiana natives enjoy chowing down on crawfish, some pairings aren't as clear. You might not think that Pennsylvania has a connection to peanut butter cookies, but you'd be surprised to know that the first mention of a peanut butter cookie recipe came from a cookbook published in Philadelphia.
Keep scrolling to find your home state, and see if your favorite food to cook matches up.
Biscuits and the South — specifically Alabama — go hand in hand. Alabama's minor league baseball team is even called the Montgomery Biscuits. In fact, according to Southern Living, "Early Southerners actually considered the biscuit a delicacy."
Alaska accounts for "90% of the wild salmon yield" in America, according to Food Republic. It should come as no surprise then, that Alaskans love cooking (and eating) salmon.
Torta is a popular Mexican street food. While toppings vary, and can range from avocado to spicy peppers and carnitas, a torta in essence is a soft bun sandwich.
One of the most prevalent types of torta is the torta ahogada, which translates to "drowned sandwich" as it comes submerged in a chili pepper sauce.
It makes sense that Arizona residents would love their tortas, since Arizona has the fourth-highest population of Latino residents in the US.
Tri-Tip is a cut of steak that was first popularized in California in the 1950s. According to the New York Times, its name comes from the fact that the cut "is triangular and is the tip of the sirloin."
Traditional sides for a good Tri-Tip steak dinner are "Santa Maria-style salsa, grilled garlic bread, salad, and small pinkish-colored beans of Hispanic origin — pinquito — stewed with tomatoes, onions, and spices."
Pilaf, according to Dictionary.com, is "a Middle Eastern dish consisting of sautéed, seasoned rice steamed in bouillon, sometimes with poultry, meat or shellfish."
Who doesn't love cupcakes? If you don't feel like baking them yourself, we've got you covered with this list of the best cupcake in every state.
Despite its name, pork butt doesn't actually come from the pig's behind — it's actually the meat from the pig's shoulder.
Pork (or pua'a) is a staple of Hawaiian cuisine, specifically Kalua pork. Kalua pork is made in an imu or underground oven, where the meat slow roasts for hours and becomes very tender.
If you don't know what to do with all your leftover mashed potatoes, you might want to try adding flour and egg— you'll have gnocchi in no time.
While mashed potatoes are a pretty simple food to make, if you're not in the mood to make your own, we tested out four different brands of instant mashed potatoes to see which was best.
Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a popular protein substitute for vegetarians. According to WalletHub, Wichita, Kansas, is one of the top 100 cities in the nation for vegetarians based on affordability, diversity, accessibility, and quality.
It's not a huge surprise that Kentucky residents like their fried chicken — KFC does stand for Kentucky Fried Chicken after all.
One of the most tried and true signs that summer has arrived in Louisiana is to smell the air — if you can smell crawfish, you know summer is here.
Crawfish (aka crayfish, crawdads, mudbugs) are a staple of Louisiana cuisine, and crawfish boils are a part of Louisiana's social life.
There's a pretty good reason you associate Maine with lobster — the state provides 90% of the nation's lobster.
Maryland is specifically known for its blue crabs, which reside in the Chesapeake Bay. Crab cakes are a popular way to transform them into a delicious, handheld snack.
There are different types of clam chowder, but it's a safe bet to assume that Massachusetts residents are cooking up New England clam chowder in their homes.
Dictionary.com defines New England clam chowder as "a thick chowder made from clams, potatoes, onions, sometimes salt pork, and milk or cream."
According to nutritionist and celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak, the easiest way to eat healthier is to take advantage of your blender and make smoothies, because substituting smoothies for meals helps build healthier habits.
Fried chicken isn't just popular in Kentucky — it's a popular Southern dish, which explains why Mississippi residents are cooking it frequently as well.
Kansas City has a thriving barbecue scene— the only one outside of the South. While other cities focus on specific meats, Kansas City "does it all and does it all well," according to Doug Worgul, author of "The Grand Barbecue." Basically, any meat is fair game in Kansas City, and served in a thick, tomato-based sauce.
Miso soup being a favorite of people who live in Montana is, admittedly, a wild card. Miso soup is a Japanese soup consisting of water, miso (fermented soybean paste), tofu, and seaweed.
Don't let Nebraska's landlocked status fool you — apparently they have an affinity for seafood, and specifically lobster.
But you might want to think twice about eating lobster in Nebraska. It's the only state in the US that's triply landlocked, meaning that it is a full three states from the nearest gulf, bay, or ocean.
Turns out that the people of New Hampshire like to bake their own bread. See the best bread machines to buy here.
With 130 miles of Atlantic coast, it sort of makes sense that New Jerseyans love throwing shrimp on the grill.
Ceviche is "a dish made of raw fish marinated in lime or lemon juice often with oil, onions, peppers, and seasonings."
New York City especially is big on ceviche, and seafood in general.
Grits— coarsely ground corn boiled in milk or water — are a traditionally Southern dish. It makes sense that shrimp and grits would be popular in a coastal Southern state like North Carolina.
It makes sense that North Dakota would appreciate their pasta — it produces a significant chunk of the wheat grown in America.
Who doesn't love a good bowl of mac and cheese?
Pot pies — savory, flaky pies baked inside of a baking dish — can come in many different varieties, like this ramen-infused spin on the classic chicken pot pie, or this Chicago deep-dish pizza pot pie.
Not every smoothie bowl has to be a work of art— all you need is some frozen fruit, some type of liquid (like milk, juice, or even yogurt), and the toppings of your choice.
Crab legs aren't as common as crab cakes or plain crab, but they're still a delectable meal. They're versatile too — there are at least four different ways to cook them.
Wild game is any animal hunted for sport or for food.
It's no surprise that Texans love to hunt their own dinner, whether it be venison, turkey, quail, or pheasant.
There are a lot of muffin pans out there — we've rounded up the best ones.
The term "greens" is pretty vague, but with Vermont frequently called a "hippie epicenter," it's not shocking that they love a healthy, vegetarian dish.
What makes a strip steak a New York strip steak? The bone — or lack thereof. As soon as a strip steak loses its bone, it becomes a New York strip steak.
According to the Huffington Post, Seattle, Washington, is one of the top 10 gluten-free cities in the US. Maybe it has something to do with their love of rice cakes...
There are at least 11 types of winter squash you should know about, including acorn, butternut, pumpkin, and spaghetti.
Meringue is a popular dessert consisting of "a mixture of beaten egg whites and granulated sugar whipped together." It's popular in France, Italy, and, apparently, Wisconsin.