Your favorite American foods

We knew when we nominated 10 great American foods that it would inspire debate.

Even though we said it wouldn't be a comprehensive list (how could it be?) many readers felt we had slighted their favorites. Now, we can think of plenty of cities that could easily offer up 10 praiseworthy foods all by themselves. And though we said we didn't want to have to choose just one style of barbecue, some of you still felt slighted.

With 50 states and only 10 spots, you know not everyone will get their turn. So let's just say we'd be happy to honor another 10 foods next year.

Here's some of your nominations for the favorite local dishes on your table. Many were on our (very long) original list, others were terrific ideas we hadn't even considered:

Feeling chili
"Skyline Chili which is a regional dish in Ohio, especially in Cincinnati. It was originally made by Greek immigrant cooks. It's a meaty concoction made without the typical beans and flavored with a touch of cinammon. It can be served plain in a bowl, or over hot dogs, or on top of spaghetti. One of the best examples of this great taste treat is served up at Rudy's Hot Dog in Toledo, Ohio. I grew in Toledo and I always stop at Rudy's whenever I'm home for a visit. -Kathy, Newport Beach, Calif.

Dog-gone
"Detroit Coney Islands! Chicago hotdogs are nothing more than a sausage with a salad on top. All beef dog piled with chili, cheese and raw onion (sneak a shot of mustard we won't care) ... now that's eatin'!" -Phillip, Novi, Mich.

"Bacon wrapped hot-dogs topped with onions, ketchup, mustard and mayo sold by street vendors in L.A." -Jon, Diamond Bar, Calif.

"A hot dog at Nathan's in Coney Island. There is nothing like it for taste and stisfaction." -Richard, Kennewick, Wash.

"You have to consider Johnsonville Brats from Wisconsin. You cannot make it through summer without cooking Brats and having a Beer. Brats and Beer are as American as Apple Pie." -Gordie, Grafton, Wis.

"Half-smokes -- smoked sausages on a bun -- sold all over the streets from food carts in Washington, DC. I've eaten them since I was a kid and no one's ever heard of them outside of this area." -Harriet, Springfield, Va.

In the soup
"While po-boys are definitely a favorite, please do not forget gumbo — seafood gumbo preferably. We feed this to our children in their baby bottles. Then of course there is crawfish etouffee, also fed to the young in their bottles. All as American as a Cajun can get." -Patricia, Lafayette, La.

Little wing
"The Buffalo Chicken Wing — much imitated and never duplicated. It's a unique culinary invention of Buffalo and has become famous across the country. I can't believe it didn't make this list!" -Meghan, Buffalo, N.Y.

"I'm not from Buffalo, but I'd say Buffalo Wings. They are the ultimate finger food and now appear on menus in all types of restraunts. From mild to hot to extra hot to garlic to barbacue to ... I'm getting hungry, gotta go." -Tony, Gainesville, Va.

Sandwiches galore
"The Spiedie Sub of Binghamton, NY. This incredible treat is great for the grill and hot summer months." -Tuesday, Las Cruces, N.M.

"In Niagara Falls and Buffalo area we have a sandwich called Beef [on] Weck which is thin cut roast beef piled on a kimmelweck roll with horseradish." -Chuck, Cincinnati, Ohio

"Midwestern fried pork tenderloin sandwiches. They are a great comfort food of the Midwest!!" -Jennifer, Indianapolis, Ind.

"Stuffed sandwiches from Primanti Brothers in Pittsburgh, (Bread with deli meat, cheese, tomato, french fries and cole slaw all stacked on.) A Pittsburgh tradition since 1930 and the best tasting sandwich in Pennsylvania ... And I live in the Philly area (The land of the Cheese Steak.)" -Lon, North Wales, Pa.