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1946-1969
The patty melt is a classic American diner sandwich consisting of a seasoned ground beef patty grilled between slices of rye bread with melted cheese and sauteed onions, often served with pickles or fries.
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Pawpaw Butter photo coming soon
Frontier & Expansion
Pawpaw Butter is a preserve with real American table personality: Appalachian/Midwestern native fruit spread. It brings flavor from Appalachia and Pennsylvania Dutch country to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Pawpaw Shake photo coming soon
Cross-era
Pawpaw Shake salutes regional fruit country and the American dairy-stand tradition: Appalachia/Midwest native fruit.
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Peach Barbecue Sauce photo coming soon
Cross-era
Peach Barbecue Sauce is a barbecue sauce with real American table personality: Southern fruit-meets-smoke sauce. It brings flavor from the American South to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.

1861-1900
Peach cobbler is a comforting southern baked dessert featuring sweetened peaches topped with a biscuit or batter crust, baked until golden and bubbly. Widely enjoyed throughout the South, its origins trace to Reconstruction-era adaptations.
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Peach Cobbler Shake photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Peach Cobbler Shake brings drive-in, carhop, and fast-food dessert-counter energy to the table: Southern summer shake.
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Peach Mango Smoothie photo coming soon
1990-2009
Peach Mango Smoothie brings juice-bar color and American smoothie-counter energy to the glass: Chain smoothie standard.
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Peach Preserves photo coming soon
Cross-era
Peach Preserves is a preserve with real American table personality: Southern and orchard-country classic. It brings flavor from the American South to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Peach Smoothie photo coming soon
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Peach Smoothie brings juice-bar color and American smoothie-counter energy to the glass: Southern/farmstand flavor.
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Peanut Butter photo coming soon
1861-1900
Peanut Butter is a spread with real American table personality: Not exclusively American in concept, but deeply American in culture: PB&J, lunchboxes, cookies, pie. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Peanut Butter Sauce photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Peanut Butter Sauce is a sweet sauce with real American table personality: Ice cream parlor and Midwest dessert bars. It brings flavor from the Midwest and Great Lakes to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.

Cross-era
Pear Preserves is a preserve with real American table personality: Southern farm kitchens. It brings flavor from the American South to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Pecan Praline Sauce photo coming soon
Cross-era
Pecan Praline Sauce is a sweet sauce with real American table personality: New Orleans/Southern dessert topping. It brings flavor from the American South to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Pepper Gravy photo coming soon
Frontier & Expansion
Pepper Gravy is a condiment with real American table personality: Steakhouse and diner gravy. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.

Cross-era
Pepper Jelly is a preserve with real American table personality: Southern party and cream-cheese-board staple. It brings flavor from the American South to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Pepper Relish photo coming soon
Frontier & Expansion
Pepper Relish is a relish with real American table personality: Hot dog, sausage, and sandwich condiment. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Pepper Vinegar photo coming soon
Cross-era
Pepper Vinegar is a condiment with real American table personality: Southern greens condiment, often whole peppers steeped in vinegar. It brings flavor from the American South to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Peppercorn Ranch photo coming soon
1946-1969
Peppercorn Ranch is a dressing with real American table personality: Steakhouse/ranch hybrid. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Pepsi Float photo coming soon
Gilded Age & Progressive Era
Pepsi Float is fizzy Americana from the soda-fountain counter: Pepsi and vanilla ice cream.

Frontier & Expansion
Piccalilli is a relish with real American table personality: Old Anglo-American relish tradition. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Pickle Roll-Up Spread photo coming soon
Cross-era
Pickle Roll-Up Spread is a relish with real American table personality: Upper Midwest ham-pickle-cream cheese culture. It brings flavor from the Midwest and Great Lakes to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Pickled Green Beans / Dilly Beans photo coming soon
1900-1929
Pickled Green Beans / Dilly Beans is a relish with real American table personality: Garden preserving and Bloody Mary garnish. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Pickled Jalapeno Brine Sauce photo coming soon
Cross-era
Pickled Jalapeno Brine Sauce is a condiment with real American table personality: Tex-Mex and ballpark nacho culture. It brings flavor from Texas and the Southwest to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Pickled Okra photo coming soon
Cross-era
Pickled Okra is a relish with real American table personality: Southern relish tray classic. It brings flavor from the American South to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Pickled Ramps photo coming soon
Frontier & Expansion
Pickled Ramps is a relish with real American table personality: Appalachian spring preserve. It brings flavor from Appalachia and Pennsylvania Dutch country to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Pickles and Onions photo coming soon
1900-1929
Pickles and Onions is a classic American barbecue side dish that pairs crisp dill pickles sliced with rings of raw onion to complement grilled meats. This simple combination adds acidity and pungency that cuts through rich, smoky barbecue flavors, making it a staple at cookouts and backyard grills throughout U.S. barbecue traditions.
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Pineapple Coconut Smoothie photo coming soon
Modern Melting Pot
Pineapple Coconut Smoothie brings juice-bar color and American smoothie-counter energy to the glass: Pina colada without the booze.
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Pineapple Julius photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Pineapple Julius carries the bright, frothy spirit of American mall counters: Tropical variation.
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Pineapple Malt photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Pineapple Malt pours old-school malt-shop cheer into a cold glass: Tropical old soda fountain style.
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Pineapple Shake photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Pineapple Shake pours old-school malt-shop cheer into a cold glass: Tropical soda fountain flavor.
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Pineapple Sundae Topping photo coming soon
Gilded Age & Progressive Era
Pineapple Sundae Topping is a sweet sauce with real American table personality: Banana split essential. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Pineapple Vanilla Shake photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Pineapple Vanilla Shake pours old-school malt-shop cheer into a cold glass: Old-school ice cream stand flavor.
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Pitaya / Dragon Fruit Smoothie photo coming soon
1990-2009
Pitaya / Dragon Fruit Smoothie brings juice-bar color and American smoothie-counter energy to the glass: Smoothie bowl and Instagram-era drink.
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Pizza Burgers photo coming soon
1946-1969
Pizza Burgers are American sandwiches combining grilled beef patties topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese in a hamburger bun. Popular in the 1970s and 1980s tailgate and school cafeteria scene, these sandwiches reflect Italian-American influences blended with classic American fast food.
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Poppy Seed Dressing photo coming soon
1946-1969
Poppy Seed Dressing is a dressing with real American table personality: Sweet dressing common with fruit salads, spinach salads, and church cookbooks. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Post-Workout Recovery Shake photo coming soon
1970-1989
Post-Workout Recovery Shake brings juice-bar color and American smoothie-counter energy to the glass: Fitness and supplement culture.
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Pot Roast Gravy photo coming soon
Gilded Age & Progressive Era
Pot Roast Gravy is a condiment with real American table personality: Sunday dinner sauce. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.

1900-1929
Potato Salad is a widely embraced side dish featuring boiled potatoes dressed in a tangy mayonnaise-based sauce, often including eggs and celery. It is a staple at American social gatherings including picnics, holidays, and community events.
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Pre-Workout Smoothie photo coming soon
1970-1989
Pre-Workout Smoothie brings juice-bar color and American smoothie-counter energy to the glass: Gym-chain drink.

Cross-era
Prickly Pear Jelly is a preserve with real American table personality: Southwest desert fruit preserve. It brings flavor from the American South to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Prickly Pear Smoothie photo coming soon
Cross-era
Prickly Pear Smoothie salutes regional fruit country and the American dairy-stand tradition: Southwest.
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Prickly Pear Syrup photo coming soon
Cross-era
Prickly Pear Syrup is a sweet sauce with real American table personality: Southwest drinks and desserts. It brings flavor from the American South to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Primanti Bros.-Style Sandwich photo coming soon
1930-1945
The Primanti Bros.-Style Sandwich originated in Pittsburgh in the 1970s and 1980s as a hearty, convenient meal combining grilled meat, coleslaw, tomatoes, and french fries stacked inside Italian bread. It reflects regional pride and fast food fusion in post-industrial American cities.
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Pudgy Pies photo coming soon
1946-1969
Pudgy Pies, also known as Mountain Pies, are portable folded dough pockets with sweet or savory fillings popular at hunting and fishing camps across America. They represent practical cooking over open fires.
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Puerto Rican Mamey Shake photo coming soon
Cross-era
Puerto Rican Mamey Shake salutes regional fruit country and the American dairy-stand tradition: Puerto Rican-American kitchens.

2010-2026
Pulled Pork is a barbecue classic featuring slow-smoked or braised pork shoulder shredded and served with sauce. It enjoys popularity at food trucks, farmers markets, and Fourth of July celebrations.

1900-1929
Pulled Pork Buns offer a convenient, shareable way to enjoy barbecue pork at church basements, funeral receptions, and potluck meals. They reflect communal food traditions in American social gatherings.

1990-2009
Pulled Pork Nachos combine tender barbecue pork with crunchy tortilla chips and melted cheese, popular at game day parties and casual gatherings during the 1990s and 2000s.

1970-1989
Pulled Pork Sandwiches, featuring tender barbecue shredded pork served on buns, became tailgate and booster club favorites during 1970s-1980s American regional food expansion.

1776-1800
Pumpkin Butter is a preserve with real American table personality: Fall farmstand spread. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Purple Cow photo coming soon
Gilded Age & Progressive Era
Purple Cow is fizzy Americana from the soda-fountain counter: Grape soda or grape juice with ice cream, depending on region.
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Ranch Dip photo coming soon
1946-1969
Ranch Dip is a party dip with real American table personality: Thicker ranch for chips, wings, vegetables, pizza crust, and shame-free spooning. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.

1946-1969
Ranch Dressing is a dressing with real American table personality: Buttermilk, herbs, garlic, onion, mayo/sour cream. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Ranch Powder Seasoning photo coming soon
Cross-era
Ranch Powder Seasoning is a spread with real American table personality: The dry-mix form of ranch: popcorn, crackers, pretzels, chicken, potatoes, and dips. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Raspberry Jam photo coming soon
1800-1860
Raspberry Jam is a preserve with real American table personality: Farmhouse and berry-patch staple. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Raspberry Lime Rickey photo coming soon
Gilded Age & Progressive Era
Raspberry Lime Rickey is fizzy Americana from the soda-fountain counter: New England/New York soda fountain flavor.

1970-1989
Raspberry Smoothie brings juice-bar color and American smoothie-counter energy to the glass: Berry-bar flavor.
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Red, White, and Blue Trifle photo coming soon
1990-2009
Red, White, and Blue Trifle is a layered dessert featuring red berries, white cream or custard, and blue berries, embodying patriotic colors. Popular since 2010 in food trucks and seasonal markets, this vibrant dessert is easy to assemble and festive for American holidays and celebrations.
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Reindeer Sausage photo coming soon
1861-1900
Reindeer Sausage is a smoked, seasoned sausage made from reindeer or caribou meat, commonly found in Alaska. It is a hearty, flavorful protein often enjoyed grilled or pan-fried, reflecting indigenous and local food traditions unique to the region's environment.
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Remoulade, Louisiana Style photo coming soon
Cross-era
Remoulade, Louisiana Style is a seafood sauce with real American table personality: Creole/Cajun seafood sauce, often red or paprika-heavy. It brings flavor from the American South to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.

1900-1929
The Reuben sandwich is a hearty deli sandwich made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian or Thousand Island dressing on rye bread, grilled to perfection. Emerging in American diners and lunch counters between 1900 and 1929, it combines immigrant flavors into an iconic comfort food.
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Rhode Island Coffee Cabinet photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Rhode Island Coffee Cabinet celebrates New England dairy-bar pride in a cold glass: Coffee syrup, milk, and ice cream.
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Rhubarb Jam photo coming soon
1800-1860
Rhubarb Jam is a preserve with real American table personality: Cold-climate garden preserving. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Roasted Corn photo coming soon
1946-1969
Roasted Corn is a classic American side dish featuring ears of corn cooked over open flame or oven-roasted until charred and tender. Common at state fairs and diners from the early 20th century, it remains a nostalgic favorite for its sweet, smoky flavor and simplicity.
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Root Beer Barbecue Sauce photo coming soon
Cross-era
Root Beer Barbecue Sauce is a barbecue sauce with real American table personality: Sweet, nostalgic American grilling sauce. It brings flavor from American barbecue regions to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.

Gilded Age & Progressive Era
The root beer float combines cold root beer with vanilla ice cream to create a creamy fizzy dessert drink popularized in early 20th-century American diners and soda fountains. This nostalgic treat remains a favorite for its simplicity and delightful flavors.
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Root Beer Floats photo coming soon
Gilded Age & Progressive Era
Root beer floats have evolved into popular festive beverages served at food trucks, farmers markets, and holiday celebrations across the United States. Often garnished creatively and incorporating craft or specialty root beers, these floats highlight a modern American twist on a classic treat, especially popular during Fourth of July and summer holidays.
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Rotel Queso photo coming soon
Cross-era
Rotel Queso is a party dip with real American table personality: Processed cheese plus canned tomatoes/chiles; Tex-Mex meets American convenience food. It brings flavor from Texas and the Southwest to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Russian Dressing photo coming soon
Cross-era
Russian Dressing is a dressing with real American table personality: American-born despite the name; usually mayo, chili sauce/ketchup, horseradish, and spices. It brings flavor from Texas and the Southwest to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.

1900-1929
S'mores are a nostalgic treat involving marshmallows toasted over an open flame and sandwiched between graham crackers and chocolate. Popularized during the postwar boom in backyard grilling and camping culture, this recipe captures a simple, family-friendly indulgence that reflects American suburban leisure and outdoor tradition.
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S'mores Shake photo coming soon
1900-1929
S'mores Shake pours old-school malt-shop cheer into a cold glass: Campfire nostalgia shake.
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Salmon Burger Dill Sauce photo coming soon
Cross-era
Salmon Burger Dill Sauce is a seafood sauce with real American table personality: Pacific Northwest and Alaska-style seafood condiment. It brings flavor from the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.

Native Foodways and Continuity
This dish features salmon fillets cooked on cedar planks to infuse smoky, aromatic flavors typical in Pacific Northwest Indigenous and settler culinary traditions. With minimal seasoning, the technique highlights the fish's natural flavor while respecting cultural methods.

1800-1860
This preparation method involves roasting whole salmon on cedar boards, a traditional Indigenous American technique practiced in the Pacific Northwest prior to widespread European settlement. The method imparts smoky aroma and tender texture, reflecting sustainable harvesting and cooking practices.
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Sand Plum Jelly photo coming soon
Cross-era
Sand Plum Jelly is a preserve with real American table personality: Great Plains and Oklahoma/Texas tradition. It brings flavor from Texas and the Southwest to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Santa Maria Beans photo coming soon
2010-2026
Santa Maria Beans are a classic west coast side dish, known for their smoky flavor and hearty texture. Traditionally slow-cooked with bacon and onions, these beans complement grilled dishes and have become popular at food trucks and farmers markets reflecting modern regional tastes.
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Santa Maria Salsa / Pinquito Bean Sauce photo coming soon
Cross-era
Santa Maria Salsa / Pinquito Bean Sauce is a barbecue sauce with real American table personality: Central California tri-tip tradition. It brings flavor from California, Hawaii, and the West Coast to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Santa Maria Tri-Tip photo coming soon
1970-1989
This iconic California barbecue dish features a triangular cut of beef, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic salt, then grilled over red oak wood for a smoky flavor. Santa Maria Tri-Tip gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s as a regional favorite for tailgates and backyard barbecues.
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Sarsaparilla Float photo coming soon
1861-1900
Sarsaparilla Float is fizzy Americana from the soda-fountain counter: Old West/soda fountain throwback.
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Sawmill Gravy photo coming soon
1800-1860
Sawmill Gravy is a condiment with real American table personality: Poor-man's flour-and-fat gravy, often with sausage or pork drippings. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.

Cross-era
Scuppernong Jelly is a preserve with real American table personality: Southern grape jelly, especially Carolinas. It brings flavor from the American South to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Seattle Teriyaki photo coming soon
2010-2026
Seattle Teriyaki features grilled meats marinated in a sweet, soy-based teriyaki sauce, reflecting Pacific Northwest adaptation of Asian flavors. Since the 2010s, it has grown as a popular viral and street food, widely available from food trucks and casual eateries, showcasing regional fusion cuisine.
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Seattle Teriyaki Sauce photo coming soon
Modern Melting Pot
Seattle Teriyaki Sauce is a sandwich sauce with real American table personality: Japanese-American fast-casual sauce culture in the Pacific Northwest. It brings flavor from the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.

1900-1929
Shave Ice is a finely shaved ice dessert popular in Hawaii featuring colorful flavored syrups and often toppings such as sweetened beans or mochi. It reflects the blending of native Hawaiian, Asian-Pacific, and Portuguese-American influences and remains a beloved tropical refreshment.

1946-1969
Shish Kebabs are skewered chunks of marinated meat and vegetables grilled to smoky perfection. Rising in popularity during postwar suburban backyard cookouts, they became emblematic of American outdoor grilling culture in the mid-20th century.
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Shrub photo coming soon
1776-1800
Shrub is a vinegar-based syrup mixed with fruit juice or water to create a refreshing beverage. It was popular in Revolutionary-era America as a preserved fruit drink and early cocktail mixer.
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Skillet Cookie photo coming soon
1990-2009
Skillet Cookie is a large, thick cookie baked in a cast-iron or oven-safe skillet, served warm and often topped with ice cream. It gained popularity in family restaurants and chain eateries during the 1990s and early 2000s.
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Slim/Fitness Smoothie photo coming soon
1970-1989
Slim/Fitness Smoothie brings juice-bar color and American smoothie-counter energy to the glass: Chain smoothie category.
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Sloppy Joe Sauce photo coming soon
1930-1945
Sloppy Joe Sauce is a sandwich sauce with real American table personality: Sweet tomato-meat sandwich sauce. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Smoked Bologna photo coming soon
1945-2000
Smoked Bologna is a beloved barbecue staple in Southern and Midwestern United States barbecue traditions. Thick slices of bologna sausage are smoked or grilled until flavorful charred edges develop, often served simply with bread or barbecue sides.

1861-1900
This smoked brisket recipe represents a modern American barbecue classic, popularized by food trucks, farmers markets, and viral food trends since 2010. Slow-smoking the beef brisket creates a tender, flavorful dish celebrated in New American fusion cuisine and casual outdoor dining.
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Smoked Cream Cheese photo coming soon
2010-2026
Smoked cream cheese is a flavorful twist on classic cream cheese, enhanced by gentle smoking methods common in recent American cuisine trends. This entry reflects the trend of smoky appetizers and innovative spreads seen in food trucks and farmers markets since 2010.
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Smoked Fish Dip photo coming soon
Cross-era
Smoked Fish Dip is a party dip with real American table personality: Great Lakes, Florida, Gulf Coast, and Pacific Northwest versions. It brings flavor from the American South to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.

1776-1800
Smoked ham has been a staple in American meat preservation since the Revolutionary period, combining curing and smoking to enhance flavor and shelf life. This recipe reflects traditional barbecue and smokehouse methods from late 18th century America, a time when preserving meats was vital for sustenance and celebration.
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Smoked Mac and Cheese photo coming soon
1990-2009
Smoked mac and cheese represents a contemporary take on a beloved American comfort food, incorporating smoky flavors popularized by barbecue culture and food trucks post-2010. This dish blends creamy cheese sauce with smoked elements to create a rich, deeply flavored casserole ideal for casual celebrations and outdoor grilling.

1990-2009
Smoked meatloaf is a cross-era American dish that combines the traditional comfort of meatloaf with the rich flavor of barbecue smoking. This recipe adapts household meatloaf to outdoor smokers, a technique popular among barbecue enthusiasts seeking a novel twist on a familiar classic.
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