Midwestern cuisine represents the culinary traditions and meals that are found in the Midwest America. The cooking procedures and main dishes are simple and easy to make, including basic aliments and natural combinations. Staple aliments of the Midwestern cuisine include the cereals like corn and wheat, veggies like potatoes and tomatoes, all kinds of meats (beef, pork, chicken, veal, mutton and whitefish are the most popular). The Midwestern cuisine is also a mixture of various influences, such as Italian, and Chinese and regions: Kansas, Minnesota, St. Lois and Cincinnati.