Southern

The southern United States has a distinct cuisine that draws heavily on African American influences. Soul food and Cajun are types of southern cuisine.

Some foods that are common in the U.S. South are sweet tea and grits. Other distinctive or typical dishes include: fried chicken, biscuits, okra (fried, boiled, pickled, or in gumbo), a variety of other pickles including peaches, green tomatoe

Spanish

Food in Spain is taken very seriously. Dining is an indispensable ingredient in the country's ebullient social lifestyle. Meals are long and leisurely, providing an opportunity to enjoy good company, freshly prepared dishes, and fine wines, such as the world-famous Riojas.

Spanish cuisine is based on the healthy Mediterranean diet. Prized Spanish olive oil, garlic, fresh daily produce and wine

Romanian

Romania's cuisine was somewhat influenced by the other peoples that lived on its territory such as the ethnic Hungarians and Germans that are still living in the middle and western parts of Romania. In the past, the territory of Romania was under Turkish rule for many hundreds of years and there are still considerable influences. Dishes such as sarma(le), mousaka, baklava, saraigli, mititei, halva