Acarajé (Black-Eyed Pea Patties) Acarajés, deep-fried black-eyed pea... Ahi Poke Ahi poke, or raw ahi tuna, is a traditional dish... Akara Akara are golden fritters made from... Almond-Stuffed Olives Almond-stuffed olives most likely originated in... Arizona Cheese Crisp Tortillas date to 10,000 BCE Mexico, but the name... Artichoke Crab Dip Dips became popular in the 1950s, when casual... Ayib (Fresh Cheese) Ayib (also called lab) is a fresh cheese... Baba Ghanoush Baba ghanoush is an eggplant dip that originated... Bagel Dogs The bagel dog is a relative newcomer to the... Banh Bao Banh bao are Vietnamese steamed buns or bread-like... Banh Khot (Vietnamese Crispy Pancakes) Banh khot are small, crispy rice pancakes popular... Banh Xeo Also called “happy pancakes” in the United... Barbecue Shrimp A classic New Orleans dish, this is one of... Barbecued Meatballs Meatballs are a universally enjoyed dish with... Bean Balls This dish combines beans and cornmeal into a... Beer Cheese Spread Similar to a pub cheese, beer cheese is a popular... Bitterballen Bitterballen are small, fried meatballs usually... Black Bean Cakes Also called turtle beans, black beans are native... Blini Blini are very thin and light pancakes made of... Bosqueroñes en Vinagre (Anchovies in Vinegar) This popular appetizer originates in Spain, where... Boudin Boudin is a type of Cajun sausage, sometimes a... Boudin Balls Fried boudin balls are a Southern specialty.... Braised Sunflowers Many parts of the sunflower are edible, including... Breaded and Fried Morel Mushrooms Morel mushrooms, or Morchella esculenta, are a... Breadsticks Breadsticks, said to have originated in Italy, are... Buffalo Wings There are several claims regarding the invention... Bun Rieu (Vietnamese Crab Noodle Soup) Popular throughout Vietnam and wherever Vietnamese... Butte Irish Pasties Pasties, savory meat and vegetable pies with a... Cactus Fries The prickly pear cactus is an iconic Southwest... Cajun Shrimp Cajun dishes are known for their spicy notes and... California Roll There are three chefs—two from Los Angeles and... Catfish Nuggets Catfish nuggets are cubes of catfish meat that are... Catfish Spread Catfish, named for their whiskered appearance, are... Ceviche Ceviche, a fresh, citrus-flavored seafood... Cha Siu Bao (Barbecue Pork-Filled Bun) Cha siu bao is popular in both China and Hawaii... Cheese Fondue Cheese fondue is a national staple in Switzerland,... Cheese Frenchees The cheese frenchee is Nebraska’s take on the... Cheese Pide Pide is a bread that originated in the Samsun area... Cheese Straws Cheese straws are a slightly spicy bread-type... Cheesy Shrimp Toast Shrimp or prawn toast comes from Chinese cultural... Chicken Feet Chicken feet are eaten as an appetizer or snack... Chicken Nuggets Chicken nuggets are a fun meal to eat and a... Chicken Strips Chicken strips are fun to eat and kids love them.... Chicken Taquitos Taquito means “small tacos” in Spanish and... Chilaquiles Chilaquiles, a relative of enchiladas, consists of... Chiles Rellenos Chiles rellenos—green chili peppers stuffed with... Chips and Cheese The invention of the tortilla chip is credited to... Chips and Curry Sauce In Ireland and England, large-cut steak fries are... Chislic Chislic is fried cubes of red meat, most commonly... Chitlins (Chitterlings) Chitlins, also called chitterlings, are a popular... Chopped Liver Chopped liver is a spread made primarily from... Clam Cakes Clam cakes can be found throughout New England,... Clams Casino According to legend, Clams Casino originated at... Coconut Shrimp There are many variations of this dish, and its... Cold Veggie Pizza Cold veggie pizza is a great dish to serve as an... Corn Fritters A corn fritter is a sweet and savory... Corn Pones A quick bread made with cornmeal and baking soda,... Cornmeal Dumplings This simple recipe creates soft dumplings and uses... Crab Cakes Crab cakes were popular long before the recipe for... Crab Dip This easy, versatile dish is perfect as a party... Crab Puffs Almost every cuisine features some sort of crab... Crab Rangoon (Cream Cheese Wontons) Crab rangoon is one of several names for... Cracklings (Pork Rinds) Cracklings are made from rinds, pieces of pork fat... Creole Scallop Cakes What better way to celebrate Louisiana culture... Crispy Pata Pig's leg is known in Filipino as pata. This... Croquetas (Croquettes) Croquetas, or croquettes, originate with French... Daube Glace Daube glace is a jellied meat stew, much like... Deep-Fried Clams A New England specialty, deep-fried clams are made... Deep-Fried Mushrooms Battered and deep-fried mushrooms are a popular... Deep-Fried Oysters Oysters have been used as food for thousands of... Deep-Fried Scallops Scallop is a name commonly applied to any of a... Deep-Fried Shrimp The word shrimp comes from the Middle English... Deep-Fried Smelt Smelt is a species of small, silver fish found in... Deviled Eggs Deviled eggs—also known as salad eggs, Russian... Disco Fries Disco fries is a regional dish served at... Dolmades With a name that comes from a Turkish word meaning... Dosa These paper-thin crepes are made of rice... Dungeness Crab Cakes Dungeness crab was the first type of shellfish to... Elote Corn originates in Mesoamerica approximately... Empanadas The name empanada comes from the Spanish verb... Escargot Snails baked in garlic-parsley butter, usually in... Falafel Falafel has rich history in the Middle East, with... Filet Americain Filet Americain is a preparation of minced raw... Finger Steaks Finger steaks gained fame at a restaurant in... Fish Cakes Easy to prepare, fish cakes are a good way to use... Flautas Similar to taquitos, flautas are filled and rolled... Fried Alligator Alligator meat is described as firm textured with... Fried Artichokes Carciofi alla giudia, literally translated,... Fried Calamari Calamari is another name for squid and derives... Fried Cheese Curds Fried cheese curds are a Midwestern version of a... Fried Dilis Anchovies, referred to as dilis in the... Fried Green Tomatoes Despite popular belief, fried green tomatoes did... Fried Okra The edible pod of a bush in the hibiscus family,... Fried Pickles Fried pickles are unique morsels of Americana,... Fried Spring Rolls Fried spring rolls are a staple in most Asian... Fried Yucca Petals The yucca plant, a member of the agave family, is... Fried Zucchini Zucchini is a variety of summer squash native to... Gai Yung Gai yung or gai yang is a popular... Garlic Butter Shrimp The word shrimp comes from the Middle English... Gator Tail Alligator has historically been used as a source... Gefilte Fish Gefilte means “stuffed” in Yiddish. A popular... Geoduck Sashimi Geoduck is a large clam native along the northwest... Gimbap Gimbap is a Korean dish similar to Japanese sushi.... Goetta Goetta is a meat and grain sausage made from... Golabki (Polish Cabbage Rolls) Golabki are stuffed cabbage rolls, a dish popular... Grape Dumplings This Cherokee and Choctaw favorite is a unique... Gravlax Gravlax has a history reaching back to the Middle... Gravy Fries Crispy French fries topped with a generous helping... Green Corn Tamales The tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican food... Green Pepper Relish Ethiopian appetizers are generally on the light... Grilled Baby Octopus Baby octopuses are popular as a dish in countries... Grilled Halloumi Halloumi cheese is from Cyprus and made from a... Grilled Mussels Mussels, found in fresh and saltwater, have been... Grilled Oysters Oysters have been used as food for thousands of... Grilled Pork Belly Grilled pork belly is typically cooked tableside... Grilled Shrimp First used for food by Native Americans, shrimp... Guacamole Guacamole is an avocado-based dip most often... Gyoza (Dumplings) These Japanese dumplings can have a variety of... Ham and Cheese Sliders These small hamburgers got their name from Navy... Hamburger Sliders Small hamburger “sliders” were named in the... Hasty Pudding English settlers brought this recipe with them to... Head Cheese Head cheese is a type of gelatinous meat that... Herring in Cream Herring is a small school fish that has long been... Herring Salad In Europe, most herring is salted, pickled, or... Hmong Egg Rolls Egg rolls are a Chinese-American fusion dish,... Hot Crab Dip The state of Alaska is famous for its seafood,... Hummus Hummus, a dip made from chickpeas, has been around... Hush Puppies Hush puppies are a traditional Southern dish made... Italian Meatballs Classic Italian meatballs are made with ground... Kibbeh This Levantine dish of bulgur cracked wheat,... Kibbeling Kibbeling is a popular Dutch dish of deep-fried... King Crab Legs The king crabs we buy in stores are shipped to us... Kishke Kishke, a soft, savory sausage-like preparation of... Kitfo Ethiopian food is often defined by its unique... Knishes A knish is very similar to other common “stuffed... Krokiet These Polish croquettes, also known as... Labneh Greek yogurt has taken over the United States in... Langos Langos is a Hungarian deep-fried flatbread that... Liverwurst Liverwurst is a type of sausage made primarily... Lobster Dip The state of Maine is famous for its large... Lox Lox are salmon fillets cured in brine. Often... Lumpiang Lumpiang (lumpia) is the Filipino version of a... Manakessh This Eastern Mediterranean dish consists of a... Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip) This Greek eggplant dip known as melitzanosalata... Mississippi Sin Dip This dish is popular in the South and originates... Moutabal This thick roasted eggplant dip topped with... Mushroom Casserole (Zhulien) This hearty mushroom casserole, also known as... Nachos Nachos are not a traditional Mexican dish, though... New England Fried Clams With the abundance of fresh clams available in New... Norwegian Meatballs One of the most traditional foods of Norway is... Olives a la Madrilene Olives arrived in Spain in 1000 BCE through the... Onion Cake Onion cakes have been eaten around the world for... Onion Rings While the recipe for onion rings first appeared... Oyster Puffs This classic appetizer is a favorite in the... Oysters Bienville This iconic New Orleans dish of baked oysters is... Oysters en Brochette Oysters en brochette is a classic New Orleans... Oysters Rockefeller Oysters Rockefeller was first created in 1899 at... Pakoras Pakoras originated in India, where they are a... Palacsinta (Hungarian Crepes) Palacsinta are thin, delicate crepe-like Hungarian... Pan-Fried Clams Fried clams are popular in New England, where... Pan-Fried Oysters Oyster were once a cheap, working-class food in... Pan-Seared Scallops Scallop is a name commonly applied to any of a... Papadums (Crunchy Lentil Wafers) Papadums (also called papads... Parsi Chicken Farcha Parsi-style chicken farcha is a delicate cousin to... Patatas Bravas This simple dish is one of the most popular tapas... Pelmeni These savory dumplings, considered by some to be... Pepperoni Rolls Pepperoni rolls are a favored high density... Pickle Wraps This simple combination of pickle, cream cheese... Pickled Eggs The process of pickling uses a brine and vinegar... Pierogi Pierogi are large noodle pockets filled with... Piñon Cakes Pine nuts are native to both Europe and the... Piononos The name pionono is derived from the Italian... Pipikaula (Hawaiian Beef Jerky) Pipikaula is also known as “Hawaiian beef... Pizza Strips Pizza strips are a Rhode Island treat that goes by... Potato Pancakes (Latkes, Boxty, Raggmunk) Potato pancakes are known by several names based... Potato Skins The restaurant TGI Fridays claims to have invented... Potstickers Potstickers have been around so long their origin... Poutine Poutine is comfort food at its best, combining... Pretzel Bites Pretzel bites are basically just bite-size soft... Pretzel Dogs A pretzel dog is a hot dog wrapped in a soft... Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus is an easy-to-make... Queso Dip (Chile con Queso) Queso dip, also known as chile con queso,... Raw Oysters Oysters are bivalve mollusks that live in... Rhode Island-Style Calamari This style of preparing calamari is unique to... Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce Roasting cauliflower gives it a toasty flavor and... Roasted Mussels Mussels are found in both fresh and saltwater, but... Roasted Oysters Oysters can be eaten raw or prepared fried,... Rock Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce Rock shrimp are plentiful in Florida and along the... Rocky Mountain Oysters Rocky Mountain oysters, known as prairie oysters... Roesti The potato first came to Switzerland from the New... Rollmops Created as a way to preserve fish for extended... Saffron Arancini with Mozzarella Arancini, created in Sicily in the... Saganaki Saganaki is believed to have been invented in... Salted Salmon Curing fish and other meats with salt is an... Samosas (Sambusas) Samosas are a popular filled pastry. In India they... Sautéed Morel Mushrooms Morel mushrooms, or Morchella esculenta, are a... Sautéed Mussels Mussels have been a valued source of food for... Scotch Eggs Scotch eggs are a popular picnic food consisting... Seminole Fried Tomatoes This recipe is for fried green tomatoes. The... Seven Layer Dip Seven layer dip combines a host of traditional... Shrimp Cocktail Shrimp cocktail got its start as an appetizer in... Shrimp Remoulade Shrimp remoulade, which combines remoulade sauce... Sisig Pusit Sisig is a Filipino meat dish that most commonly... Smeerkaas Sambal Smeerkaas is a popular Dutch cheese spread,... Smoked Fish Smoking is a cooking technique that originated... Smoked Salmon Chowder Salmon is a major industry in Alaska, so it's no... Smoked Salmon Spread Smoked salmon in its myriad variations has... Snow Crab Legs Crab legs are easy to cook and are delicious as a... Sopaipillas Sopaipillas are puffed pillows of pastry. In... Spam Musubi Spam was introduced in Hawaii during World War II.... Spanakopita (Spinach Pie) This savory pie of spinach and feta cheese layered... Spicy Aloo Spicy potatoes (alu or aloo) are a... Spicy Fried Chickpeas Spicy fried chickpeas are quick and easy to make... Spinach Artichoke Dip This recipe is easy to prepare and delivers a... Spinach Madeline Spinach Madeline has been a Louisiana favorite... Steamed Clams Steamed clams are a classic seafood dish in which... Steamed Dumplings Steamed dumplings were likely created... Steamed Mussels Mussels are a healthy food source that humans have... Steamed Oysters Oysters can be eaten raw or prepared fried,... Steamed Stone Crab Claws The Florida stone crab is a species found along... Stuffed Clams (Stuffies) Rhode Island has its famous "stuffies," but in... Stuffed Jalapeños The versatile jalapeño pepper forms the backbone... Stuffed Mushrooms The main ingredient in stuffed mushrooms is …... Stuffed Peppers Stuffed peppers came to the United States from... Suya Believed to have originated with the Hausa people,... Swedish Meatballs In April 2018, Sweden’s government issued the... Sweet and Sour Meatballs Although most American meatball recipes have... Sweet Onion Dip Sweet onions differ from other varieties in that... Sweet Potato Fries The sweet potato was cultivated more than 10,000... Tabbouleh Tabbouleh—also spelled tabouleh, tabbouli,... Taco Dip Taco dip was likely the invention of someone who... Tempura This dish of battered and deep-fried food is... Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar) Texas caviar, a vegetable dip served with tortilla... Tirokafteri (Greek Feta Dip) This flavorful cheese spread is popular across... Toasted Ravioli Italian ravioli was given this crispy twist in St.... Toasted Squash Seeds Squash seeds can be toasted in the oven for a... Tod Man Pla Popular in Thailand and one of the most prominent... Tomato Pie Tomato pie is a Southern specialty best served in... Tortilla Española "Spanish tortillas" are thick potato-and-egg... Tostadas With a name meaning “toasted” in... Tostones (Fried Plantains) These twice-fried plantain slices get their name... Vada Vada means “dumpling” in the... Vidalia Onion Dip Vidalia onions are the star in this creamy and... Vietnamese Chicken Wings This recipe puts a flavorful twist on chicken... Vlammetjes Vlammetjes is a Dutch word meaning “little... Welsh Rarebit Welsh rarebit is possibly the best-known dish from... Wurstsalat Wurstsalat, meaning “sausage salad” in... Yakitori Yakitori, meaning “grilled chicken,”...
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