Crab Cakes 🦀
Beef Cutlet 🥩
A crispy, breaded dish often made from pounded beef, fried to golden perfection. Popular in the U.S. due to European influences like German schnitzel or Japanese katsu. Ideal as a hearty sandwich filler or paired with mashed potatoes. Fun fact: Midwest “beef cutlet” dinners became a diner staple post-WWII, catering to meat-and-potato cravings. Though less trendy today, it remains a comfort food classic. 🍴
Cornflake Chicken Tenders 🌽
Crunchy, kid-friendly tenders coated in crushed cornflakes for extra crispiness. A 1970s home-cooking hack to use pantry staples, later adopted by restaurants for its texture. Perfect with dipping sauces, it’s a nostalgic favorite at family dinners. Fun fact: Kellogg’s even promoted recipes using cornflakes as a coating to boost sales! 🍗
Crab Cakes 🦀
Maryland’s iconic dish, blending lump crabmeat with breadcrumbs, Old Bay seasoning, and mayo, pan-fried for a crispy exterior. Dates back to Native American recipes, later refined by Chesapeake Bay settlers. A must-serve at coastal seafood shacks. Fun fact: The National Crab Cake Day is celebrated on June 18th! 🎉
Salmon Tacos 🌮
A West Coast fusion twist, pairing grilled or blackened salmon with soft tortillas, slaw, and avocado crema. Gained popularity in the 2010s via food trucks and health-conscious menus. Combines Mexican tradition with Pacific Northwest ingredients. Fun fact: Wild Alaskan salmon tacos are a sustainable seafood highlight! 🌊