The Minnesota State Fair (mnstatefair.org) has announced more than 50 new foods for the upcoming 2015 fair, which runs Aug. 27 through Sept. 7. They are:
BBQ Pickle Ice Cream: Vanilla ice cream infused with a light barbecue sauce and diced pickles. R&R Ice Cream
Beef and Turkey Jerky: Locally made beef and turkey jerky and meat sticks from a Mound, Minn., producer. Josef Abel Meats, new to the fair
Buffalo'd Bones: Slow-smoked, center-cut St. Louis-style spare ribs, fried, tossed in Buffalo sauce and served with blue cheese dressing and celery. Famous Dave's
Butter Queen Coffee Ice Cream: Chocolate espresso flakes blended into coffee-browned butter ice cream. Hamline Church Dining Hall
Burger Dog: A ground blend of hamburger, hot dog, bacon, cheese and jalapeño, served on a hot dog bun. Gass Station Grill
Butter Chicken Samosas: Pastries filled with chicken in a tomato curry sauce, served with a side of green chutney. A summer vegetable version, with corn, peas and onions, will also be available. Hot Indian Foods at Taste of Midtown Global Market at the International Bazaar, available Aug. 27 through Sept. 1 only.
Cannoli: Pastry filled with a sweetened ricotta cheese cream, in full and mini sizes. Mancini's Al Fresco