New Jersey Favorite Entrees
↠ Jersey Shore Lobster Boil:
Description:
A Jersey Shore lobster boil is a, robust, and often interactive feast featuring steamed or boiled Maine lobster, snow crab legs, shrimp, clams, and mussels combined with andouille sausage, sweet corn, and red potatoes. These, ingredients are typically seasoned with garlic butter, lemon, and Old Bay.
↠ Chicken Savoy:
Description:
Chicken Savoy is a locally iconic, Northern New Jersey Italian-American entree that originated in the late 1960s at the Belmont Tavern in Belleville, NJ. Created by cook Charles "Stretch" Verdicchio, this dish is beloved for its simple yet bold, tangy, and savory flavor profile.
↠ Trenton Tomato Pie:
Description:
A Trenton Tomato Pie is a signature New Jersey thin-crust pizza characterized by an "upside-down" construction: mozzarella cheese is placed directly on the dough, followed by a thick layer of crushed tomatoes and a drizzle of oil. Served hot, it features a crispy, char-flecked crust and tangy-sweet sauce, with less cheese than traditional pizzas.
↠ South Jersey Oyster Pie:
Description:
South Jersey Oyster Pie is a savory, creamy pot pie featuring fresh, locally sourced oysters, rendered bacon, and aromatic vegetables (celery, onion, garlic, green pepper) in a thickened cream sauce. It is baked in a flaky crust—often a double-crust or a savory roux-based filling—and seasoned with sherry, lemon, and Old Bay, serving as a rich, indulgent winter comfort dish.
↠ Barnegat Bay Chicken:
Description:
Barnegat Bay Chicken is a popular, comforting New Jersey vacation-style dish featuring breaded chicken baked with a savory sauce. It is characterized by flavors of lemon and garlic, often prepared by simmering chicken in a mixture of cream-based soup, broth, and mushrooms, then baked until tender Allrecipes.