The 50 Most Expensive Recipes in Every State
Prepare your taste buds and your wallets for a culinary journey across the United States! We’ve scoured every state to bring you the most expensive and luxurious recipes that each has to offer. From seafood delicacies to prime cuts of meat, these dishes showcase the finest ingredients and culinary techniques. While they may not be everyday fare, these recipes represent the pinnacle of each state’s gastronomic offerings.
1. Maine: Lobster Thermidor
This classic French dish gets a New England twist with fresh Maine lobster, creating a decadent and creamy seafood experience.
2. New Hampshire: Venison with Morel Mushrooms
Locally sourced venison is paired with prized morel mushrooms, offering a taste of New Hampshire’s forests on a plate.
3. Vermont: Maple-Glazed Duck Breast
Vermont’s famous maple syrup elevates this duck breast dish, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
4. Massachusetts: Truffle Lobster Roll
The beloved lobster roll gets a luxurious upgrade with the addition of black truffles, making it a truly indulgent treat.
5. Rhode Island: Stuffed Quahogs with Caviar
Rhode Island’s signature stuffed clams are topped with a dollop of caviar, adding a touch of extravagance to this local favorite.
6. Connecticut: Foie Gras Burger
This upscale burger features a generous slice of foie gras, taking the classic American sandwich to new heights of luxury.
7. New York: Wagyu Beef Steak
New York’s steakhouse tradition meets Japanese luxury with this melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu beef steak.
8. New Jersey: Seafood Paella with Saffron
This Spanish-inspired dish showcases New Jersey’s seafood bounty, enhanced with precious saffron threads.
9. Ohio: Black Truffle Pierogi
Ohio’s Polish heritage gets a gourmet twist with these pierogis filled with black truffle-infused potato and cheese.
10. Indiana: Bison Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms
Lean and flavorful bison tenderloin is paired with a medley of wild mushrooms for a taste of Indiana’s prairie and forests.
11. Illinois: Dry-Aged Prime Ribeye
Chicago’s steakhouse culture is represented by this perfectly marbled, dry-aged prime ribeye steak.
12. Michigan: Great Lakes Whitefish with Caviar Sauce
Locally caught whitefish is elevated with a rich caviar sauce, celebrating Michigan’s Great Lakes fishing tradition.
13. Wisconsin: Aged Cheddar and Truffle Macaroni and Cheese
Wisconsin’s famous cheese gets the luxury treatment in this truffle-infused mac and cheese made with aged cheddar.
14. Minnesota: Elk Medallions with Lingonberry Sauce
Tender elk medallions are paired with a tart lingonberry sauce, reflecting Minnesota’s Scandinavian influences.
15. Iowa: Corn-Fed Beef Wellington
Iowa’s corn-fed beef takes center stage in this classic British dish, wrapped in puff pastry with foie gras and duxelles.
16. Missouri: Smoked Duck Breast with Cherry Reduction
Missouri’s barbecue tradition meets fine dining with this smoked duck breast, complemented by a rich cherry reduction sauce.
17. Delaware: Blue Crab Imperial
Delaware’s prized blue crabs are the star of this rich and creamy dish, baked to golden perfection.
18. Maryland: Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes with Saffron Aioli
Maryland’s famous crab cakes get an upscale twist with the addition of a saffron-infused aioli.
19. Virginia: Virginia Ham with Black Truffle Honey Glaze
Virginia’s iconic ham is elevated with a decadent black truffle honey glaze, creating a perfect sweet and savory balance.
20. West Virginia: Venison Loin with Blackberry Sauce
Wild West Virginia venison is paired with a rich blackberry sauce, showcasing the state’s game meat traditions.
21. North Carolina: Shrimp and Grits with Lobster Sauce
This Southern classic gets a luxurious upgrade with the addition of a rich lobster sauce.
22. South Carolina: Lowcountry Boil with King Crab Legs
South Carolina’s traditional seafood boil is made extra special with the addition of succulent king crab legs.
23. Georgia: Peach and Prosciutto Salad with Burrata
Georgia’s famous peaches are paired with premium prosciutto and creamy burrata for a luxurious twist on a summer salad.
24. Florida: Stone Crab Claws with Mustard Sauce
Florida’s prized stone crab claws are served with a classic mustard sauce, offering a taste of coastal luxury.
25. Texas: Tomahawk Ribeye Steak
Everything’s bigger in Texas, including this impressive tomahawk ribeye steak, perfect for true meat lovers.
26. Oklahoma: Bison Ribeye with Chimichurri Sauce
Oklahoma’s bison takes center stage in this flavorful ribeye, complemented by a zesty chimichurri sauce.
27. New Mexico: Green Chile Pork Tenderloin with Blue Corn Polenta
New Mexico’s famous green chiles add a kick to this tender pork dish, served over traditional blue corn polenta.
28. Arizona: Mesquite-Grilled Quail with Prickly Pear Glaze
This Southwestern-inspired dish features mesquite-grilled quail with a unique prickly pear cactus glaze.
29. Nevada: Kobe Beef Sliders with Gold Leaf Garnish
Las Vegas-style opulence is on full display with these luxurious Kobe beef sliders, garnished with edible gold leaf.
30. Utah: Rocky Mountain Elk Filet Mignon
Utah’s elk is transformed into a tender filet mignon, offering a taste of the Rocky Mountains.
31. California: Black Truffle Risotto with Lobster Tail
This indulgent dish combines creamy risotto with black truffles and a perfectly cooked lobster tail, showcasing California’s culinary diversity.
32. Oregon: Dungeness Crab Cioppino
Oregon’s Dungeness crab shines in this rich and flavorful seafood stew, a West Coast twist on the classic cioppino.
33. Washington: Cedar-Planked Salmon with Caviar Cream Sauce
Washington’s famous salmon is prepared on a cedar plank and served with a luxurious caviar cream sauce.
34. Alaska: King Crab Legs with Lemon Butter Sauce
Alaska’s prized king crab legs are simply prepared with a rich lemon butter sauce, letting the seafood’s natural flavors shine.
35. Hawaii: Macadamia Nut-Crusted Mahi Mahi
This Hawaiian favorite features fresh mahi mahi coated in crushed macadamia nuts, offering a taste of tropical luxury.
36. Pennsylvania: Philly Cheesesteak with Wagyu Beef
The iconic Philly cheesesteak gets a gourmet upgrade with premium Wagyu beef and artisanal cheese.
37. Kentucky: Bourbon-Glazed Lamb Chops
Kentucky’s famous bourbon is used to create a rich glaze for tender lamb chops, offering a taste of Southern luxury.
38. Tennessee: Nashville Hot Quail
Nashville’s famous hot chicken recipe is applied to delicate quail, creating a gourmet version of this spicy favorite.
39. Alabama: Gulf Shrimp and Grits with Truffle Oil
Alabama’s Gulf shrimp tops creamy grits infused with truffle oil for a luxurious twist on this Southern classic.
40. Mississippi: Catfish Étouffée with Crawfish
Mississippi catfish is smothered in a rich étouffée sauce and topped with succulent crawfish tails.
41. Arkansas: Pecan-Crusted Rack of Lamb
Arkansas pecans form a crunchy crust on this perfectly cooked rack of lamb, offering a Southern twist on a classic dish.
42. Louisiana: Oysters Rockefeller with Absinthe
This New Orleans classic gets an extra kick with the addition of absinthe to the rich, herbal topping.
43. North Dakota: Bison Tartare with Quail Egg
North Dakota’s bison is prepared as a delicate tartare, topped with a quail egg for added richness.
44. South Dakota: Pheasant Breast with Wild Rice Pilaf
South Dakota’s state bird, the pheasant, is the star of this dish, served alongside a wild rice pilaf.
45. Nebraska: Wagyu Beef Carpaccio
Nebraska’s famous beef is showcased in this delicate carpaccio, featuring premium Wagyu beef sliced paper-thin.
46. Kansas: Dry-Aged Kansas City Strip Steak
The classic Kansas City strip steak is dry-aged for enhanced flavor and tenderness, representing the state’s beef heritage.
47. Wyoming: Bison Osso Buco
Wyoming’s bison is slow-cooked to perfection in this hearty osso buco, offering a Western twist on the Italian classic.
48. Montana: Huckleberry-Glazed Elk Chops
Montana’s wild huckleberries create a tangy-sweet glaze for perfectly grilled elk chops, showcasing the state’s game meats.
49. Idaho: Potato-Crusted Halibut with Caviar
Idaho’s famous potatoes form a crispy crust for fresh halibut, topped with a dollop of caviar for added luxury.
50. Colorado: Rocky Mountain Oysters with Truffle Aioli
This Colorado delicacy gets a gourmet twist with the addition of a truffle-infused aioli, elevating the traditional dish.