Recipes for Classic St. Louis Foods That You Can Make at Home (2024)

Just because you're stuck at home doesn't mean that you have to miss out on some of your favorite St. Louis foods.

Everybody is cooking and baking these days and these classic St. Louis recipes can provide some of your all-time favorite local comfort foods.

From the Courtesy Diner's slinger to Famous Barr's French onion soup to Casa Gallardo's fried ice cream, these classic St. Louis dishes will warm your heart and fill your stomach.

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  • Annie Gun's,
  • Blue Owl,
  • Brasserie,
  • Casa Gallardo,
  • Courtesy Diner,
  • dill pickle soup,
  • Famous Barr French Onion Soup,
  • fried ice cream,
  • gerber sandwich,
  • gooey butter cake,
  • Levee High Apple Pie,
  • little gem salad,
  • Pint Size Bakery,
  • prosperity sandwich,
  • Schneitenhorst,
  • slinger,
  • Southern,
  • Southwest Diner,
  • SqWires,
  • St. Louis recipes,
  • St. Paul sandwich,
  • The Fountain on Locust,
  • The Parkmoor,
  • toasted ravioli,
  • Union Loafers

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Recipes for Classic St. Louis Foods That You Can Make at Home (2)

Casa Gallardo's Fried Ice Cream

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Recipes for Classic St. Louis Foods That You Can Make at Home (3)

Gooey Butter Cake

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Recipes for Classic St. Louis Foods That You Can Make at Home (4)

BBQ Pork Ribs

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Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg

Recipes for Classic St. Louis Foods That You Can Make at Home (5)

Gerber Sandwich

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Photo credit: Mabel Suen

Recipes for Classic St. Louis Foods That You Can Make at Home (6)

St. Louis Prosperity Sandwich

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Photo credit: Katie Moulton

Recipes for Classic St. Louis Foods That You Can Make at Home (7)

Casa Gallardo's Guacamole

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Recipes for Classic St. Louis Foods That You Can Make at Home (8)

Union Loafer's Little Gem Salad

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Photo credit: Mabel Suen

Recipes for Classic St. Louis Foods That You Can Make at Home (9)

The Fountain on Locust's Dill Pickle Soup

Find the recipe here.

Photo credit: Lauren Milford

Recipes for Classic St. Louis Foods That You Can Make at Home (10)

Blue Owl's Levee High Apple Pie

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Recipes for Classic St. Louis Foods That You Can Make at Home (2024)

FAQs

What food is St Louis famous? ›

Contents
  • 1.1 Frozen custard concrete.
  • 1.2 Gerber sandwich.
  • 1.3 Gooey butter cake.
  • 1.4 Mayfair salad dressing.
  • 1.5 Provel cheese.
  • 1.6 St. Louis-style barbecue.
  • 1.7 St. Louis-style pizza.
  • 1.8 St. Paul sandwich.

What is the signature dish in St Louis? ›

Toasted Ravioli. Deep-fried, ground beef-stuffed pillows of pasta – need we say more? Toasted ravioli – or t-ravs, as the locals call them – are St. Louis' quintessential bar food.

What foods can I make at home? ›

7 Foods to Make From Scratch
  • Stock. If you only take one thing from this article, keep a container of veggie scraps in your freezer. ...
  • Bread. This one can be as easy or as complicated as you want, depending on what you are trying to make. ...
  • Hummus. ...
  • Salad Dressing. ...
  • Pasta Sauce. ...
  • Pickles. ...
  • Granola, Bars & Bites.
May 17, 2020

What food is Missouri known for? ›

Missouri may be known for toasted ravioli, provel cheese, and BBQ, but the Show Me State is much more than that.

What foods originated from St. Louis? ›

The ice cream cone, toasted ravioli, provel cheese, gooey butter cake – we've heard of the city's most famous food inventions. But St. Louis, and the state we reside in, can claim many more – iced tea and 7up were both invented in St. Louis – as well as more impressive inventions.

What dessert is St. Louis known for? ›

Nothing compares to gooey butter cake. Rich, moist and tender, it's arguably the best dessert in St. Louis.

What candy was invented in St. Louis? ›

Here are some candies with a St. Louis area origin story: Pixy Stix, Sprees, SweeTarts got their start in St. Louis with the Sunmark Corporation.

What is St. Louis pizza? ›

Louis–style pizza is a type of pizza in St. Louis, Missouri and surrounding areas. The pizza has a thin cracker-like crust made without yeast, topped sweet tomato sauce and Provel cheese, and is cut into squares or rectangles rather than wedges.

What is the cheapest food to make at home? ›

65 Easy And Cheap Dinner Ideas That You'll Want To Make On Repeat
  • Sweet Potato And Black Bean Burritos. tasty.co. ...
  • Barbecue Beer Can Chicken. tasty.co. ...
  • Zucchini Noodles with Kale Pesto. ...
  • One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta. ...
  • Chicken Alfredo Penne. ...
  • Avocado Quinoa Power Salad. ...
  • Tofu Scramble. ...
  • Egg Pizza With Scallions.
Dec 21, 2023

What is the easiest food to make? ›

Our 50 Easiest Recipes Ever For Lazy Cooks
  • 01 of 50. Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta. ...
  • 02 of 50. Soulful Chicken Soup. ...
  • 03 of 50. Spaghetti Casserole. ...
  • 04 of 50. Chicken Cutlets With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce. ...
  • 05 of 50. Quick Beef Chili. ...
  • 06 of 50. Sloppy Joe Casserole. ...
  • 07 of 50. Green Chile Mac And Cheese With Chicken. ...
  • 08 of 50.
Sep 20, 2023

Is homemade food cheaper than store bought? ›

Cost. Store bought food is usually cheaper than homemade food. For those on a tight budget, this can be an important factor when deciding between the two options. However, it's important to note that the cost of store bought food can add up quickly, so it's still wise to shop around for the best deal.

What is Missouri's classic food? ›

Beyond barbecue, must-try foods when visiting Missouri include toasted ravioli and the popular gooey butter cake. There is even St. Louis-style pizza made with provel cheese - a blend of white cheddar, swiss, and provolone popular in the midwest - and a thin, crispy, unleavened crust.

What is Missouri's national dish? ›

The current official dish of Missouri is the ice cream cone. The very first ice cream cone was created in St. Louis at the World's Fair in 1904.

What foods are local to Missouri? ›

  • St. Paul Sandwich. ...
  • Toasted Ravioli. St. ...
  • Cashew Chicken. Springfield is a growing metropolis in the southwest corner of the state that today is home to a vibrant food and drink scene and some of the most interesting restaurants in the region. ...
  • Kettle Beef. ...
  • St. ...
  • Burnt Ends. ...
  • Peach Fuzzy. ...
  • Slingers.

What is the most famous thing in St. Louis? ›

The Gateway Arch

Louis and familiar to all, but did you know it was designed to commemorate the city's historical role as the country's “Gateway to the West” in the 19th century? The Gateway Arch is part of a complex called the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, which also includes a museum.

What is the most common food in Missouri? ›

Beyond barbecue, must-try foods when visiting Missouri include toasted ravioli and the popular gooey butter cake. There is even St. Louis-style pizza made with provel cheese - a blend of white cheddar, swiss, and provolone popular in the midwest - and a thin, crispy, unleavened crust.

Is St. Louis a foodie town? ›

Louis is the 18th best 'Foodie City' in America, according to WalletHub.

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