Barberton fried chicken is a Northeast Ohio specialty: lightly breaded chicken fried in lard and served with fries, creamy coleslaw, and spicy hot rice.

Buckeyes are peanut butter candies dipped in chocolate, leaving a little circle of peanut butter showing so they resemble the nut of Ohio’s buckeye tree.

Cincinnati chili is a spiced meat sauce served over spaghetti or hot dogs, then buried under shredded cheddar.

Goetta is a Cincinnati breakfast sausage made with pork, beef, steel-cut oats, and spices, sliced from a loaf and fried until crisp.

Johnny Marzetti is a Columbus-born casserole made with pasta, ground beef, tomato sauce, and cheese.

Ohio Valley pizza is a Steubenville-area style with a thick, crisp-bottomed square crust, baked sauce, and cold cheese and toppings added after the pizza comes out of the oven.

A Polish Boy is a Cleveland sandwich made with kielbasa in a bun, topped with fries, coleslaw, and barbecue or hot sauce.

Sauerkraut balls are an Akron favorite: tangy sauerkraut mixed with pork or sausage, rolled into balls, breaded, and fried until golden.

Shaker lemon pie is a bright, tart pie made with whole thin-sliced lemons, sugar, eggs, and a flaky crust.

Ohio shredded chicken sandwiches are creamy, savory chicken sandwiches made with shredded chicken, condensed soup, and crushed crackers or stuffing.