Virginia Brunswick stew is a thick, hearty tomato-based stew made with chicken or other meats, vegetables, and seasonings cooked down until everything becomes rich and spoonable.

Chess pie is a simple Southern custard pie made with sugar, butter, eggs, and a little cornmeal or flour.

Dip Dog is a bright red hot dog dipped in slightly sweet batter and fried until golden, then traditionally covered with mustard.

Virginia Mexican white sauce is a creamy, tangy, lightly spicy dip served with tortilla chips alongside salsa at many Hampton Roads Mexican restaurants.

A Sailor Sandwich is a Richmond deli classic made with hot pastrami, grilled knockwurst, melted Swiss cheese, and mustard on rye.

Virginia peanut soup is a creamy soup made with peanuts or peanut butter, broth, onions, celery, and cream.