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

Find the recipe here.

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

Find the recipe here.

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

FAQs

What food is famous in St Louis? ›

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 foods can I make at home instead of buying? ›

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 are the 5 most popular foods? ›

What Is The World's Most Eaten Food?
  • Rice. Rice is the staple food of more than half the world's population, and it's been that way for centuries. ...
  • Eggs. Eggs are extremely versatile because they are rich in protein, low in calories and it is great for baking. ...
  • Potatoes. ...
  • Chicken. ...
  • Pizza. ...
  • Chocolate. ...
  • Ice Cream. ...
  • Pasta.
Dec 18, 2022

Is homemade food cheaper than store bought? ›

For those who want a quick and easy answer: It's generally cheaper to cook food at home than eat out. The reason so many people can get stuck on the question is the human psychology variable. People don't always spend wisely, and it isn't as if prices are always the same at a supermarket or a fast food restaurant.

What is the most simple thing to cook? ›

Easy staples of mine:
  • Eggs - scrambled and over easy.
  • spaghetti with meat sauce (brown meat and add a jar of sauce)
  • hamburgers on the grill.
  • tacos (hamburger meat and seasoning packet)
  • Bake a chicken breast with seasoning and microwave a bag of frozen veggies for side.
Jan 17, 2018

What is the cheapest food to make at home? ›

Cheapest Foods to Live On:
  • Oatmeal.
  • Eggs.
  • Bread.
  • Rice.
  • Bananas.
  • Beans.
  • Apples.
  • Pasta.

What are some cheap foods to make? ›

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 food is cheaper to make than buy? ›

Never purchase these food staples again – you can easily make most if not all of them at home from scratch.
  • powdered sugar. This will literally take a few seconds to make. ...
  • brown sugar. ...
  • tomato sauce. ...
  • peanut butter. ...
  • bread. ...
  • ketchup. ...
  • mustard. ...
  • apple cider vinegar.
Sep 14, 2022

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 unique to Missouri? ›

Missouri is the top producer of mined lead in the United States, and it's mainly used in car batteries. The state also produces the most lime in the nation. (Lime is a mineral used for steel manufacturing, among other things.)

What is Missouri's favorite fast food? ›

The research team found Taco Bell to be the most popular fast food chain in Missouri. Pricelisto conducted the study by analyzing Google data and search interest over the past 12 months. According to the findings, Missouri's top three preferences, in order, are Taco Bell, McDonald's and Steak 'n Shake.

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.

Is St. Louis a foodie town? ›

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

What drink is St. Louis known for? ›

If one St. Louis drink could be labeled iconic, however, it would probably be Kilgore's In A Pickle, which is still on the menu at both Planter's House and Small Change. Its recipe of Hendrick's gin, velvet falernum, St. Germain and lime juice, garnished with dill and cucumber, remains fresh and unique.

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