Burnt ends are smoky, bark-covered cubes cut from the point of a beef brisket, then sauced or re-smoked until they are rich, sticky, and deeply caramelized. They are Kansas City barbecue’s crispy-edged little treasures.

Fried ravioli, better known in St. Louis as toasted ravioli, is breaded ravioli fried until crisp and served with marinara for dipping.

The Gerber Sandwich is a St. Louis open-faced sandwich made with garlic bread, ham, Provel cheese, and paprika, then toasted until bubbly.

Gooey butter cake is a St. Louis dessert with a tender cake base and a rich, soft, buttery top layer dusted with powdered sugar.

A Guber Burger is a Missouri hamburger topped with peanut butter, usually along with mayo, lettuce, and tomato.

Kansas City Style Barbecue is slow-smoked meat served with a thick, sweet, tangy tomato-based sauce.

Springfield Style Cashew Chicken is fried chicken pieces covered in savory brown oyster-sauce gravy and topped with cashews and green onions.

St. Louis Style Pizza is a thin, cracker-crisp pizza topped with sweet tomato sauce and gooey Provel cheese, then cut into squares.