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... Antipasto Salad Based on traditional Italian antipasto, this... Apple Coleslaw Apple coleslaw is a modern twist on an ancient... Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad A great choice for fall, this salad is crunchy,... Arizona Cheese Crisp Tortillas date to 10,000 BCE Mexico, but the name... Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice) Arroz con pollo, meaning chicken with rice in... Atchara Atchara, also called achara or atsara, is a... Ayib (Fresh Cheese) Ayib (also called lab) is a fresh cheese... Azifa (Green Lentil Salad) Azifa is a popular Ethiopian green lentil salad... Baba Ghanoush Baba ghanoush is an eggplant dip that originated... Baked Beans Navy beans, which get their name from being a... Baked Macaroni and Cheese Macaroni and cheese is an English dish... Baked Pumpkin Pumpkins are indigenous to the Americas, one of... Baked Sweet Potatoes The sweet potato was cultivated more than 10,000... Banh Bao Banh bao are Vietnamese steamed buns or bread-like... Barbecue Potato Salad With the savory additions of barbecue sauce and... Barley Corn Salad Barley was one of the first cultivated grains,... Bean Balls This dish combines beans and cornmeal into a... Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Beet lovers will enjoy the earthiness and tang of... Black Bean and Corn Salad Black beans, also called turtle beans, are native... Black Bean Cakes Also called turtle beans, black beans are native... Black Beans Also called turtle beans, black beans are native... Black-Eyed Pea Salad Black-eyed peas are beans that are native to... Black-Eyed Peas Black-eyed peas are among the varieties of field... Blini Blini are very thin and light pancakes made of... BLT Macaroni Salad Combining two classic American dishes—BLTs and... Blue Corn Mush Corn comes in many colors, from yellow to blue,... Blue Corn Tortilla with Kale Among the range of colored varieties of corn, from... Bosqueroñes en Vinagre (Anchovies in Vinegar) This popular appetizer originates in Spain, where... Boston Baked Beans Beans have been a staple food in the Americas... Braised Sunflowers Many parts of the sunflower are edible, including... Breaded and Fried Morel Mushrooms Morel mushrooms, or Morchella esculenta, are a... Brussels Sprout Salad Brussels sprouts are a member of the cabbage... Buckwheat Pancakes Buckwheat pancakes are much more common in West... Cactus Fries The prickly pear cactus is an iconic Southwest... Cajun Cornbread Cajun cooking was developed in the US South by... Cajun Rice Salad Created in Louisiana, Cajun rice salad is a... Calabacitas Calabacitas is the Spanish word for zucchini. A... Candied Yams In the United States, yams and sweet potatoes are... Charleston Red Rice A Southern specialty, “red rice” comes... Cheese Grits Grits are a southern staple and have been for... Cheese Pide Pide is a bread that originated in the Samsun area... Cheese Souffle A souffle is a baked egg-based dish that... Chiles Rellenos Chiles rellenos—green chili peppers stuffed with... Chilled Asparagus Salad This simple salad with a light, savory dressing... Chips and Curry Sauce In Ireland and England, large-cut steak fries are... Chopped Liver Chopped liver is a spread made primarily from... Chow-Chow Chow-chow is a pickled relish that originated in... Churma Churma is a sweet dish served in powdered form.... Cincinnati Chili The recipe for Cincinnati chili dates back to... Clam Cakes Clam cakes can be found throughout New England,... Clams Casino According to legend, Clams Casino originated at... Colcannon Potatoes Colcannon potatoes is a traditional Irish dish... Cold Veggie Pizza Cold veggie pizza is a great dish to serve as an... Coleslaw Coleslaw's origins are ancient, with Romans... Collard Greens A staple of Southern and soul food, collard greens... Com Tam Com tam, or broken rice, is a Vietnamese dish made... Congee (Rice Porridge) Congee is a rice porridge enjoyed by many people... Corn and Tomato Salad Corn is the most important crop in the United... Corn Fritters A corn fritter is a sweet and savory... Corn Pones A quick bread made with cornmeal and baking soda,... Corn Salad Corn was domesticated in Mexico 10,000 years ago.... Corn Sticks This recipe is believed to have originated with... Corn, Blueberry, and Wild Rice Salad This salad has it all—a fruit, vegetables, and a... Cornbread Dressing Although this side dish is commonly referred to as... Corned Beef Hash Corned beef hash is made by pan-frying a mixture... Cornmeal Dumplings This simple recipe creates soft dumplings and uses... Cornmeal Gravy Cornmeal gravy is a thick sauce made with cornmeal... Cornmeal Mush This simple dish only uses cornmeal, water, and... Couscous Couscous are tiny grains of crushed durum wheat.... Crab Cakes Crab cakes were popular long before the recipe for... Crab Puffs Almost every cuisine features some sort of crab... Crab Rangoon (Cream Cheese Wontons) Crab rangoon is one of several names for... Cranberry and Apple Chutney Chutneys—thick sauces made with a variety of... Cranberry Sauce Cranberry sauce, a type of relish made from... Crawfish Avocado Salad Seafood lovers will enjoy this fresh and creamy... Cream of Wheat Wheat has long been an important staple crop in... Creamed Corn Casserole Indigenous to the Americas, corn was one of the... Creamed Dandelion Leaves Native to North America, the entire dandelion... Creamed Green Beans Green beans are native to the Americas, originally... Creamed Spinach Creamed spinach is a nutritious side dish often... Creole Scallop Cakes What better way to celebrate Louisiana culture... Crisps (Scottish Potato Chips) Potato chips—thin-sliced potatoes fried in... Croquetas (Croquettes) Croquetas, or croquettes, originate with French... Cuban-Style Yellow Rice Rice is a Cuban staple and is most often served... Cucumber Raita A simple side dish commonly served alongside spicy... Cucumber Red Onion Salad Cucumbers originate from India and date to ancient... Cucumber Salad Cucumber salad, typically served in small... Cucumber Yogurt Salad As an accompaniment to spicy dishes, cucumber... Cucumber-Pepper Slaw Cucumber-pepper slaw is a variation of traditional... Curried Potato Salad European immigrants brought potato salad recipes... Dal (Lentil Curry) Dal—also known as daal, dhal, or dail—means... Delaware Chicken Salad As the name suggests, this American recipe... Delmonico Potatoes Delmonico potatoes is a dish created at... Deviled Eggs Deviled eggs—also known as salad eggs, Russian... Dilly Pea Salad Peas salads are popular throughout the South and... Dirty Rice Dirty rice is a Southern staple and gets the name... Disco Fries Disco fries is a regional dish served at... Easter Salad Easter salad, also known as Polish vegetable... Egg and Olive Potato Salad An American classic, the earliest written recipes... Elote Corn originates in Mesoamerica approximately... Ensaladilla Rusa (Russian Salad) This popular Spanish potato salad has its roots in... Farfel Farfel is small, pellet-shaped pasta made with egg... Fart and Dart Beans This “cowboy recipe” is popular on camping... Fava Bean Salad Fava beans originate in the Mediterranean region... Filipino Ceviche (Kinilaw) This chilled tuna dish is referred to as Filipino... Five Bean Salad Cold salads made with cooked beans have been... French Fries Despite its name, it's possible that the French... Fried Artichokes Carciofi alla giudia, literally translated,... Fried Green Tomatoes Despite popular belief, fried green tomatoes did... Fried Hominy Hominy is softened, processed corn, a staple food... Fried Okra The edible pod of a bush in the hibiscus family,... Fried Rice There are as many varieties of fried rice as there... Fried Squash Bread This bread is made from a batter of cornmeal and... Fried Yucca Petals The yucca plant, a member of the agave family, is... Fried Zucchini Zucchini is a variety of summer squash native to... Friet (Patat met Mayo) Fried potatoes are popular throughout the world... Fruit Cocktail Fruit cocktail is prepared with chopped fruit... Fruit Salad Dating to ancient times, fruit salads were... Fufu Isu (yam) cultivation is widespread in... Funeral Potatoes (Hash Brown Casserole, Cheesy Hash Browns, Party Potatoes) Funeral potatoes, a variation of au gratin... Gaeranjim Korean cuisine came to the United States in the... Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp) This dish presents fresh seafood lightly dressed... Goetta Goetta is a meat and grain sausage made from... Grape Dumplings This Cherokee and Choctaw favorite is a unique... Gravy Fries Crispy French fries topped with a generous helping... Green Bean Casserole Casserole cookery became all the rage in the 1950s... Green Bean Salad This recipe offers a great way to use fresh green... Green Corn Tamales The tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican food... Grilled Asparagus Asparagus, a perennial plant and spring vegetable,... Grilled Asparagus Salad Asparagus can be cooked many ways and added to an... Grilled Corn on the Cob Corn is an ancient food in the Americas. It was... Grilled Romaine Salad Grills are for more than just meat. Firm, crunchy... Grilled Vegetable Salad Grilling imparts a smoky flavor and light char,... Grits The term grits comes from the Middle English word... Gyoza (Dumplings) These Japanese dumplings can have a variety of... Ham Salad Culinary history in America reveals ham salads and... Harvard Beets Harvard beets, a side dish that originated in... Hasty Pudding English settlers brought this recipe with them to... Hawaiian Ham Salad Adding the sweet flavor of pineapple to ham salad... Hawaiian Spinach Salad Classic spinach salad gets a lively upgrade with... Herbed Couscous Salad Couscous is a tiny granular pasta made of crushed... Herring in Cream Herring is a small school fish that has long been... Hoppin’ John A traditional Southern recipe, Hoppin’ John is a... Hot Bacon Potato Salad Hungarians are masters of salads, with summer and... Huevos Habaneros Huevos habañeros is a Cuban dish of Spanish... Hummus Hummus, a dip made from chickpeas, has been around... Hush Puppies Hush puppies are a traditional Southern dish made... Irish-Style Rutabagas and Turnips The Irish turnip is known as a rutabaga or swede.... Israeli Salad A Middle Eastern classic, Israeli salad features a... Italian Pasta Salad Pasta has ancient origins and grew in popularity... Jalapeño Potato Salad Traditional potato salad gets a spicy kick in this... Japchae The name of this dish, japchae, is made up of two... Jicama Mango Salad Full of crunchy textures and tart flavors, this... Johnnycakes Known by many names, johnnycakes are a New England... Jollof Rice Jollof rice starts with a base of rice and... Khao Pad Goong Khao pad is a typical street food in Thailand... Kibbeh This Levantine dish of bulgur cracked wheat,... Kimchi Kimchi is said to have been a method for... Kneel Down Bread Also called Navajo tamales or nitsidigo’i, these... Kongguksu (Soy Milk Noodle Soup) This cold soy milk and noodle soup is a seasonal... Kopytka This dish, translating to “little hoof” in... Korean Dumplings Korean dumplings, commonly known as mandu, can be... Kugel Kugel has transformed over the years, beginning as... Leather Breeches “Leather Breeches” are also known as shuck... Lemon Pilaf Lemon pilaf is the perfect accompaniment to many... Lemon Rice Salad Versatile, light, and healthy, rice salads work... Lentil and Beet Salad The origin of lentil and beet salad is unknown,... Lima Bean Salad This fresh lima bean salad is similar to succotash... Lomi-Lomi Salmon This traditional Hawaiian side dish is named after... Lumpiang Lumpiang (lumpia) is the Filipino version of a... Lutefisk Lutefisk translates literally into “lye fish.”... Macaroni and Cheese Although macaroni and cheese is often served as a... Macaroni Salad Recipes for macaroni salads appear in early 20th... Maize Pudding (Corn Pudding) Corn was a staple food for Native Americans and... Malanga Fritters Malanga is a root and a central element in... Maple Syrup Cornbread The state of Vermont has a long history of... Maque Choux Maque choux is a traditional Southern Louisiana... Mashed Potatoes Potatoes are a New World food that was introduced... Massaged Kale Salad Kale has seen a surge in popularity in recent... Meat Hot Sauce This savory and spicy meat sauce is a New York... Meat with Rice and Gravy This staple of Creole and Cajun cuisine takes some... Mediterranean Couscous Salad The Mediterranean flair in this recipe comes... Mejadra (Spiced Lentils and Rice) This ancient recipe dates to an Iraqi cookbook... Mesir Wat A spicy red lentil purée, mesir wat is seasoned... Mexican Coleslaw Romans first dressed their cabbage with vinegar... Mexican Street Corn Salad Creamy and crunchy with bright lime flavor, this... Middle Eastern Barley Salad Middle Eastern barley salads likely made their way... Mirliton Dressing This recipe is a regional dish in the United... Mizeria Cucumbers are a common ingredient in Polish... Mole Sauce Mole sauce is a traditional part of Mexican... Moors and Christians Popular at Cuban restaurants, this dish of rice... Mujadara (Spiced Lentils and Rice) This dish, meaning “pockmarked” in Arabic, is... Mushroom and Leek Pie This is a popular dish in the Pacific Northwest,... Mushroom and Peas Rice Pilaf This recipe calls for wild rice, the only grain... Mushroom Casserole (Zhulien) This hearty mushroom casserole, also known as... Mushroom Salad Mushroom lovers will enjoy this simple salad... Navajo White Corn and Squash Sauté This recipe features the vegetable staples of... New England Fried Clams With the abundance of fresh clams available in New... New Jersey-Style Potato Salad New Jersey-style potato salad has a sweet flavor... Nokedli (Hungarian Dumplings) Nokedli are small Hungarian drop-dumplings that... Okra Salad Eaten for centuries, okra is an ancient vegetable... Okratouille The origin of okra remains uncertain, but it was... Onion Cake Onion cakes have been eaten around the world for... Onion Rings While the recipe for onion rings first appeared... Orange and Onion Salad This orange and onion salad is vibrant in color... Orange Avocado Salad A simple standout, this salad is juicy and creamy... Orange Carrot Jell-O Salad Jell-O salads reigned in 20th century America,... Orange, Beet, and Fennel Salad Similar to orange and onion salad, this version is... Oven-Roasted Asparagus Asparagus is a perennial plant and spring... Pakoras Pakoras originated in India, where they are a... Palacsinta (Hungarian Crepes) Palacsinta are thin, delicate crepe-like Hungarian... Panzanella (Fattoush) Panzanella is a great way to use up stale,... Parsi Chicken Farcha Parsi-style chicken farcha is a delicate cousin to... Patat met Satesaus (Dutch French Fries) Dutch potato fries are a popular street snack that... Patat Speciaal (Fries Special) Brought to the Netherlands via Belgian cuisine,... Patatas Bravas This simple dish is one of the most popular tapas... Patatje Oorlog (War Fries) Patatje oorlag is a popular Dutch street food with... Pea Salad with Bacon Peas salads are popular throughout the South and... Pelmeni These savory dumplings, considered by some to be... Pemmican Pemmican is similar to a jerky—a... 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... Plátanos Maduros Fried plantains are eaten around the world. Native... Poi Poi is a paste made from mashing taro root. The... Portobello Mushroom Salad Mushrooms became common American cuisine in the... Potato Mac Salad Plate-style lunches that include a side of potato... Potato Pancakes (Latkes, Boxty, Raggmunk) Potato pancakes are known by several names based... Potato Salad European immigrants first brought potato salad to... Potato Skins The restaurant TGI Fridays claims to have invented... Potatoes O'Brien This dish is a simple breakfast side consisting of... Poutine Poutine is comfort food at its best, combining... Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus is an easy-to-make... Quinoa Salad Inspired by the fresh flavors of tabbouleh, this... Ranch-Style Beans These hearty beans make a great accompaniment to... Ratatouille A hearty stewed vegetable dish from the south of... Red Beans and Rice Creole is a term used to describe the colonial... Red Cabbage with Apples In this traditional German recipe red cabbage is... Refried Beans (Frijoles) Refried beans, or frijoles, are a Mexican American... Rice Pudding Recipes for rice pudding are found around the... Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce Roasting cauliflower gives it a toasty flavor and... Roasted Sweet Potato Salad This salad shows how sweet potatoes can rise... Roasted Turnips A turnip is a root vegetable that is native to... Roesti The potato first came to Switzerland from the New... Rollmops Created as a way to preserve fish for extended... Runza (Bierocks) A runza, also known as a bierock, consists of a... Saffron Arancini with Mozzarella Arancini, created in Sicily in the... Salmon Salad This salmon salad recipe is a “meat... Samp and Beans Samp, a popular staple in South African... Sauerkraut Sauerkraut is made through a process of... Sautéed Asparagus Asparagus, a perennial plant and spring vegetable,... Sautéed Fiddlehead Ferns Fiddlehead ferns are a seasonal treat offered up... Sautéed Morel Mushrooms Morel mushrooms, or Morchella esculenta, are a... Scalloped Corn Indigenous to the Americas, corn was farmed by... Scalloped Potatoes (Potatoes au Gratin) Indigenous to the Americas, the Incas had been... Scalloped Rutabaga and Apple Scalloped rutabaga and apple is a traditional... Scotch Eggs Scotch eggs are a popular picnic food consisting... Scrapple Scrapple is a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch dish,... Scungilli (Snail Salad) A regional dish in Rhode Island, scungilli is a... Seafoam Salad Sweet, light, and creamy, seafoam salad was... Seafood Salad Seafood lovers will enjoy this fresh salad and... Seminole Fried Tomatoes This recipe is for fried green tomatoes. The... Sesame Noodles, Takeout-Style Noodles served in a variety of ways are a common... Seven Layer Salad American in origin, the seven layer salad’s... Shepherd's Salad Simple salads of chopped summer vegetables are the... Shrimp and Crab Macaroni Salad Adding seafood to a traditional dish like macaroni... Shrimp Salad This easy shrimp salad is a type of “meat... Sinangag (Garlic Fried Rice) Garlic fried rice is a favorite Filipino side... Sisig Pusit Sisig is a Filipino meat dish that most commonly... Smoked Trout Salad Similar to tuna salad, smoked trout salad is... Sopaipillas Sopaipillas are puffed pillows of pastry. In... South Carolina Hash Hash served over rice is an iconic side dish in... Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese This recipe combines macaroni and cheese with... Spaetzle (German Dumplings) Spaetzle is the German name for soft,... Spanish Rice Despite the name, this side dish of rice... Spicy Aloo Spicy potatoes (alu or aloo) are a... Spinach Artichoke Dip This recipe is easy to prepare and delivers a... Spinach Madeline Spinach Madeline has been a Louisiana favorite... Spoonbread Spoonbread is a cornbread so rich and dense that... Squid Salad Squid salad recipes vary, but all utilize the... Steamed Artichokes Prized since Roman times for their buttery flavor... Steamed Clams Steamed clams are a classic seafood dish in which... 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 Mushrooms The main ingredient in stuffed mushrooms is …... Stuffed Peppers Stuffed peppers came to the United States from... Stuffing No Thanksgiving table is complete without... Succotash Succotash is a historic American dish, predating... Sweet Potato Casserole Thousands of years ago, the ancient Inca... Sweet Potato Fries The sweet potato was cultivated more than 10,000... Sweet Potato Salad The sweet potato is native to the Americas and was... Tabbouleh Tabbouleh—also spelled tabouleh, tabbouli,... Tamales de Dulce (Sweet Tamales) The cornmeal dough for these sweet Navajo tamales,... Tater Tots Brothers Nephi and Golden Grigg are credited with... Texas Toast Texas toast—thick-cut, buttered, and toasted... Three Bean Salad This dish, which combines green beans, wax beans,... 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... Tteokbokki (Hot and Spicy Rice Cake) These stir-fried rice cakes are popular in Korean... Tuna Casserole (Tuna Noodle Casserole) The word casserole commonly refers to an entrée... Tuna Salad Tuna salad is one of the simplest salads, with... Twice-Baked Potatoes Versatile potatoes were brought to America by... Tzimmes This stew is popular in Jewish homes as part of... Ugali (Cornmeal Porridge) Made from cornmeal and cooked to a mashed... Utica Greens Utica greens is a side dish made primarily with... Vinegar Coleslaw Coleslaw comes to the United States primarily from... Watergate Salad Watergate salad is a refreshing combination of... Wild Mushroom Sauté Some regions of the country offer an assortment of... Wild Rice Pancakes Wild rice is a cereal grain that has historically... Wurstsalat Wurstsalat, meaning “sausage salad” in... Yakitori Yakitori, meaning “grilled chicken,”... Yorkshire Pudding Yorkshire pudding is a traditional English bread... Yuca Frita (Yuca Fingers) Yuca, also called cassava or manioc and spelled as...
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