The Olympics begin next week with the Opening Night Ceremony on Friday. Our family loves to watch the Olympics, so we thought it would be fun to share some Olympic Food, recipes from the USA and different countries, perfect for an Opening Night Party. And over on Hoosier Homemade we will have crafts, games, decorations and dessert to make your party complete.
We thought it was most appropriate to start with food from right here in the good ole’ USA. Our country is full of rich culture, from the corn in the Midwest to the fried chicken in the South. You may even get a little history lesson along the way.
Breaking the country into regions, we have pulled together some of our favorites. Since we live in the Midwest we are starting right here in the heart of the country.
Midwest Food
- Corn on the Cob {grilled with herb butter}
- Fresh Mozzarella Bites
- Chicago Pizza from Pennies on a Platter
- Grilled Pork Ribs
- Grilled Beer Can Chicken
Eastern Food
- New England Clam Chowder from Spoon Fork Bacon
- Crab Cakes from Once Upon a Chef
- Clam Bake from Bonappetit
- Salt Water Taffy from Vanilla and Lace {pictured above}
Western Food
- Teriyaki Burgers with Pineapple/Mango Salsa from White on Rice Couple {pictured above}
- Salmon from Food for my Family
- Slow Cooker Blackberry Pork Tenderloin from All Recipes
- Avocado Shrimp Noodle Salad from White on Rice Couple
- Wet Bean Burritos
Photo credit
Southern Food
- Southern Fried Chicken {10 recipes}
- Shrimp with Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens from Martha Stewart
- Pecan Pie from Mommy’s Kitchen
- Fried Green Tomatoes from Mommy’s Kitchen
- Slow Cooker Jambalaya
Looking for more information on Regional Food in the United States?
Midwest…Eastern…Western…Southern
Join us as we celebrate the Olympics with Recipes from around the World!
Where do you live? What food is your region known for?
