Acarajé (Black-Eyed Pea Patties) Acarajés, deep-fried black-eyed pea... Akara Akara are golden fritters made from... Akutaq Akutaq is also known as agutak, Eskimo ice cream,... Almond Buttercrunch Almond buttercrunch, available commercially in the... Almond Cookies Chinese almond cookies are first recorded in the... Almond-Stuffed Olives Almond-stuffed olives most likely originated in... Anpan Anpan is a popular Japanese bread most typically... Apple Cider Donuts People who live in New England know that making... Apple Strudel Strudel is a type of layered pastry with a sweet... Arizona Cheese Crisp Tortillas date to 10,000 BCE Mexico, but the name... Baba Ghanoush Baba ghanoush is an eggplant dip that originated... Bagel Dogs The bagel dog is a relative newcomer to the... Baklava Common throughout the Mediterranean region and the... Banana Pudding Bananas started being regularly imported just... Banh Bao Banh bao are Vietnamese steamed buns or bread-like... Beer Cheese Spread Similar to a pub cheese, beer cheese is a popular... Beignets Beignets are the French equivalent of the American... Berger Cookies Berger cookies are cake-like creations topped with... Bhel Puri Bhel puri is a popular snack dish among... Bibingka A Filipino rice cake typically eaten around... Bitterballen Bitterballen are small, fried meatballs usually... Bizcochitos Bizcochitos are cooked for friends and family in... Black Forest Cookies Black forest cookies were inspired by black forest... Black Rice Pudding Black rice pudding, one of Thailand's few sweet... Boiled Peanuts Boiled peanuts are a popular Southern snack made... Bonbons The first bonbons were created in the 17th century... Bosqueroñes en Vinagre (Anchovies in Vinegar) This popular appetizer originates in Spain, where... Boudin Balls Fried boudin balls are a Southern specialty.... Breaded and Fried Morel Mushrooms Morel mushrooms, or Morchella esculenta, are a... Brownies Brownies were developed in the United States at... Buckeyes Buckeyes are a classic treat especially popular in... Buffalo Wings There are several claims regarding the invention... Butter Cookies The word cookie comes from the... Butter Pecan Cookies These cookies are a type of shortbread cookie... Cactus Fries The prickly pear cactus is an iconic Southwest... Candied Orange Peels Candied fruit and peels have existed since the... Cannoli Cannoli are a classic Italian dessert of tubular... Cantaloupe Smoothie The smoothie originates in the United States... Caramel Apples Caramel apples are a descendant of the candy... Caramel Cinnamon Rolls A caramel cinnamon roll, an American creation, is... Caramel Corn Americans are estimated to pop over 1 million... Caramel Truffles The caramel truffle, a variation of the chocolate... Catfish Spread Catfish, named for their whiskered appearance, are... 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... Cherry Turnovers Cherry turnovers are popular American pastries and... Chex Mix Chex mix is a seasoned snack mix featuring a... Chicharrons Chicharrons are a Latin American version of the... 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... Chile Chocolate Pudding Creamy and comforting, chocolate pudding is a... Chin Chin Chin chin, a West African fried snack, can be... 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... Chitlins (Chitterlings) Chitlins, also called chitterlings, are a popular... Chocolate Chip Cookies The chocolate chip cookie is probably the most... Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Chocolate chocolate chip cookies are different... Chocolate Eclairs Eclairs originate in France around the 1860s and... Chocolate Fudge Before the word fudge referred to the rich creamy... Chocolate Peanut Clusters Coating nuts in melted chocolate started becoming... Chocolate Pudding Chocolate pudding, a popular dessert and snack,... Chocolate Truffles According to legend, the classic chocolate truffle... Chocolate-Covered Raisins Considering cacao-based foods were commonly... Chocolate-Covered Strawberries While working at Chicago’s Stop N’... Chokecherry Patties These dried patties are made from ground... Chopped Liver Chopped liver is a spread made primarily from... Churma Churma is a sweet dish served in powdered form.... Churros Churros are a sweet, fried-dough treat that... Cinnamon Rolls Sticky cinnamon buns are a classic American... Coconut Bars Coconut desserts like macaroons are popular Jewish... Coconut Custard Dessert is not particularly common in Vietnam, as... Coconut Macaroons The earliest recipe for macaroon cookies appears... Coffeecake Coffeecake has evolved over time in America... Cold Veggie Pizza Cold veggie pizza is a great dish to serve as an... Conchas Concha means shell in Spanish and is a traditional... Cookies and Cream Fluff Cookies and cream fluff is made using one of the... Corn Dogs A corn dog consists of a hot dog on a stick coated... Corn Fritters A corn fritter is a sweet and savory... Corn Muffins Corn muffins are individual servings of cornbread... Corn Sticks This recipe is believed to have originated with... Cornmeal Cookies Corn has a natural sweetness and makes an... Cowboy Cookies It’s said that cowboy cookies were the... Crab Dip This easy, versatile dish is perfect as a party... 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... Crisps (Scottish Potato Chips) Potato chips—thin-sliced potatoes fried in... Cronuts The Cronut is a modern invention that looks like a... Croquetas (Croquettes) Croquetas, or croquettes, originate with French... Cruffins This recipe combines a croissant and a muffin,... Date Bread This bread originated in Scotland and also is... 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 Mars Bar The deep-fried Mars bar originated in chip shops... Deep-Fried Mushrooms Battered and deep-fried mushrooms are a popular... Deep-Fried Oreos Deep fried Oreos arrived on the food scene through... Deviled Eggs Deviled eggs—also known as salad eggs, Russian... Disco Fries Disco fries is a regional dish served at... Dosa These paper-thin crepes are made of rice... Dr Pepper Salted Caramel Brownies This recipe combines two American inventions into... Dried Beef Dried beef, or beef jerky, was originally created... Dulce de Leche Argentines like to think they invented this sweet... Elote Corn originates in Mesoamerica approximately... Elvis Sandwich This sandwich was one of Elvis Presley’s... Falafel Falafel has rich history in the Middle East, with... Finger Steaks Finger steaks gained fame at a restaurant in... Fish Tacos Originating in Mexico's Baja California, fish... Flautas Similar to taquitos, flautas are filled and rolled... Fluffernutter Sandwich The Fluffernutter sandwich is a traditional food... Fool's Gold Loaf The fool's gold loaf is a legendary sandwich made... French Fries Despite its name, it's possible that the French... Fried Alligator Alligator meat is described as firm textured with... Fried Bologna Sandwich Bologna is a type of finely ground cured sausage... 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 Pickles Fried pickles are unique morsels of Americana,... Fried Spring Rolls Fried spring rolls are a staple in most Asian... Fried Zucchini Zucchini is a variety of summer squash native to... Friet (Patat met Mayo) Fried potatoes are popular throughout the world... Frozen Bananas Frozen bananas are a popular dessert or snack,... Frozen Custard During the summer of 1919, frozen custard debuted... Frozen Yogurt Yogurt first came to the United States in the... Fruit Cocktail Fruit cocktail is prepared with chopped fruit... Fruit Salad Dating to ancient times, fruit salads were... Fry Bread Fry bread, also known as Indian fry bread or... Gimbap Gimbap is a Korean dish similar to Japanese sushi.... Gingersnaps Traditionally very crispy, gingersnap cookies get... Glazed Doughnuts The origin of the doughnut in America can be... Gravy Fries Crispy French fries topped with a generous helping... Green Corn Tamales The tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican food... Grilled Baby Octopus Baby octopuses are popular as a dish in countries... Grilled Cheese Sandwich Originally called a melted cheese or toasted... Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich It’s hard to improve on a classic yet this... Guacamole Guacamole is an avocado-based dip most often... Gyoza (Dumplings) These Japanese dumplings can have a variety of... Halo Halo Meaning "mix mix" in Tagalog, halo halo is a... Halva Halva is a glutinous sweet made with cornstarch... Hamburger Sliders Small hamburger “sliders” were named in the... Haupia Haupia is a traditional Hawaiian dessert made from... Hazelnut Lace Cookies These thin, crispy cookies get their name from the... Head Cheese Head cheese is a type of gelatinous meat that... Hermit Bars It’s not quite clear how hermit bars got their... Herring in Cream Herring is a small school fish that has long been... Himbasha (Sweet Bread) Himbasha is an Ethiopian sweet bread that is... Hot Lobster Roll This Connecticut-style recipe is a favorite, with... Hot Tamales Tamales have been widely available throughout... Hummus Hummus, a dip made from chickpeas, has been around... Hush Puppies Hush puppies are a traditional Southern dish made... Jerky The word jerky comes from a South American Indian... Kabanosy (Polish Slim Jim) These long dried sausages are the precursor to the... Khanom Krok Khanom krok are small coconut cakes that can be... Knishes A knish is very similar to other common “stuffed... Kolache The pastry known as kolache originated in Central... Kpuff Kpuff (Puff Puff) A popular Nigerian breakfast food, kpuff... Krokiet These Polish croquettes, also known as... Krumkake Krumkake is a delicate cone-shaped Norwegian... Lacy Oatmeal Cookies These cookies are named for the little lace-like... Licorice Drops Licorice drops are the most popular sweet in the... 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... Maize Pudding (Corn Pudding) Corn was a staple food for Native Americans and... Malanga Fritters Malanga is a root and a central element in... Mallomars Mallomars are cookies produced by Nabisco that... Malted Milkshakes Malt is a mixture of sugars produced from starch.... Maple Cookies Early settlers in the Northeast and Canada learned... Marshmallow Jell-O Pinwheels These fun and visually appealing treats are a hit... Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip) This Greek eggplant dip known as melitzanosalata... Mexican Brownies Chocolate was embraced by the Aztec Indians as... Mexican Buñuelos Mexican buñuelos are a traditional sweet made of... Milkshake (Frappe or Cabinet) During the late 1800s and early 1900s a milkshake... Mississippi Sin Dip This dish is popular in the South and originates... Molasses Cookies During the 19th century, molasses—a by-product... Monkey Bread The origins of this type of sweet pull-apart bread... Moon Pies It is said that the origin of Moon Pies, stylized... Muffins A muffin is a single serving of quick bread baked... Nachos Nachos are not a traditional Mexican dish, though... Nanaimo Bars Nanaimo bars are an easy to make no-bake cookie... Natchitoches Meat Pies A regional specialty from Natchitoches, Louisiana,... New England Fried Clams With the abundance of fresh clams available in New... No-Bake Cookies No-bake cookies got their name for obvious... Oatmeal Cream Pies In 1935 baker O.D. McKee started altering his hard... Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Oats were grown throughout colonial America,... Oliebollen (Dutch Donuts) Oliebollen, also called ollie-bollen or oliebol,... Olives a la Madrilene Olives arrived in Spain in 1000 BCE through the... Onion Rings While the recipe for onion rings first appeared... Ossenworst This smoked beef sausage originates in Amsterdam,... Paczkis These Polish doughnuts resemble jelly doughnuts... Pakoras Pakoras originated in India, where they are a... Panzerotti Panzerotti are savory Italian turnovers that use... Pasti Pasti is one of Ethiopia's few sweet dishes that... Pasties Pasties are individual-size savory pastries filled... 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... Peaches and Cream During the 16th century, Spanish explorers are... Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich The first recipe for a peanut butter and jelly... Peanut Butter Cookies As a promoter of the peanut, George Washington... Peanut Butter Fudge The word fudge originally meant a cheat or hoax.... Pecan Sandies Pecan sandies are a type of shortbread cookie that... Pemmican Pemmican is similar to a jerky—a... Penuche Fudge Penuche fudge is a simple treat and a favorite in... Peppermint Bark Peppermint bark consists of bits of peppermint... Peppernuts (Pfeffernuesse) These tiny spice cookies are traditionally served... Pepperoni Rolls Pepperoni rolls are a favored high density... Persimmon Pudding Among fruits, the sugar content of a ripe... Pickle Wraps This simple combination of pickle, cream cheese... Pickled Eggs The process of pickling uses a brine and vinegar... Pierniki (Polish Gingerbread Cookies) These Polish gingerbread cookies date to the... Pierogi Pierogi are large noodle pockets filled with... Pig Snoots A snack found in the St. Louis, Missouri, area,... 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... Pistachio Pudding Pistachio pudding is a green pudding flavored with... Pizza Strips Pizza strips are a Rhode Island treat that goes by... Polvo de Amor (Love Powder) With a name meaning “love powder,”... Popcorn Balls The first recipe for popcorn balls was first... Popsicles A happy accident led to the invention of the... Potato Skins The restaurant TGI Fridays claims to have invented... Poutine Poutine is comfort food at its best, combining... Pralines The praline was named after a French diplomat from... Pretzel Bites Pretzel bites are basically just bite-size soft... Pretzel Dogs A pretzel dog is a hot dog wrapped in a soft... Pumpkin Empanadas The name empanada comes from the Spanish verb... Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies) The name of this cereal-based treat likely came... Queso Dip (Chile con Queso) Queso dip, also known as chile con queso,... Raisin Spice Bars Though the origin of raisin spice bars is unclear,... Ranger West Cookies With a name that recalls the West, this recipe... Raspberry Bombe The bombe glacée is an ice cream dessert... Raw Oysters Oysters are bivalve mollusks that live in... Refried Beans (Frijoles) Refried beans, or frijoles, are a Mexican American... Rice Krispies Treats First called marshmallow squares, Rice Krispies... Rice Pudding Recipes for rice pudding are found around the... Rocky Mountain Oysters Rocky Mountain oysters, known as prairie oysters... Rosettes A rosette is a deep-fried pastry that originated... Rugelach Rugelach are sweet pastries that originated with... Runza (Bierocks) A runza, also known as a bierock, consists of a... Russian Tea Cakes Russian tea cakes began as a cookie-like dessert... S'mores A recipe for a campfire treat called “some... Salt Water Taffy Salt water taffy, a variety of soft taffy, was... 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... Scones Scones are single-serving biscuit-like pastries... Scotch Eggs Scotch eggs are a popular picnic food consisting... Scotch Pies Savory Scottish meat pies are old-world street... Scottish Teacakes In Scotland, “tea cake” means a few different... Semifreddo Semifreddo, meaning “half cold” in Italian, is... Sesame Noodles, Takeout-Style Noodles served in a variety of ways are a common... Seven Layer Bars Seven layer bars are a dessert classic in the... Seven Layer Dip Seven layer dip combines a host of traditional... Shave Ice Blocks of ice are shaved to give this sweet and... Sherbet Sherbet is a frozen, creamy treat that resembles... Shortbread Cookies Shortbread is a classic Scottish dessert that... Shrimp Cocktail Shrimp cocktail got its start as an appetizer in... 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 Spread Smoked salmon in its myriad variations has... Snickerdoodles Although very similar to the sugar cookie,... Snickers Salad This “dessert salad” has a crunchy and... Snowball Cookies It’s difficult to determine how some varieties... Soft Pretzels Soft pretzels first made their way to America... Sopaipillas Sopaipillas are puffed pillows of pastry. In... Sorbet Sorbet began simply as flavored water but soon... Spam Musubi Spam was introduced in Hawaii during World War II.... Spanakopita (Spinach Pie) This savory pie of spinach and feta cheese layered... Speculaas (Dutch Windmill Cookies) Also spelled speculoos, these spiced cookies are... Spicy Aloo Spicy potatoes (alu or aloo) are a... Spicy Fried Chickpeas Spicy fried chickpeas are quick and easy to make... Spumoni With a name meaning “foam,” this colorful... Steamed Dumplings Steamed dumplings were likely created... Steamed Lemon Sponge Pudding Steamed pudding originates in Great Britain during... Sticky Buns Similar to cinnamon buns, sticky buns are German... Sticky Toffee Pudding This classic British dessert is made with a... Stollen This bread studded with candied fruit is a... Strawberry Soup Strawberry soup is a light, cool refreshing snack... Stroopwafels Dutch stroopwafels (literally meaning “syrup... Stuffed Clams (Stuffies) Rhode Island has its famous "stuffies," but in... Stuffed Jalapeños The versatile jalapeño pepper forms the backbone... Sugar Cookies The American version of the sugar cookie can be... Sugar on Snow (Maple Syrup on Snow, Maple Taffy) Maple sap harvest time is known in New England as... Sundae (Korean Sausage) This popular Korean sausage likely originates in... Sweet Bread Sweet bread has many ethnic variations; it exists... Sweet Onion Dip Sweet onions differ from other varieties in that... Sweet Potato Fries The sweet potato was cultivated more than 10,000... Taco Dip Taco dip was likely the invention of someone who... Tamales de Dulce (Sweet Tamales) The cornmeal dough for these sweet Navajo tamales,... Tapioca Pudding Tapioca is a starch made from the root of a plant... Teacakes Traditional southern teacakes are more like... Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar) Texas caviar, a vegetable dip served with tortilla... Toasted Squash Seeds Squash seeds can be toasted in the oven for a... Toffee (English Toffee, Butter Toffee, English Butter Toffee, Buttercrunch) Toffee became known in the early 1800s and was... 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... Vada Vada means “dumpling” in the... Vanilla Pudding Originally, vanilla pudding started out as a white... 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... Wagmiza Wasna (Corn Cookies) Called wagmiza wasna by the Sioux, these corn... Walking Taco The walking taco, also known as a Frito pie or... Wasna Wasna—also known as pemmican—is a jerky-like... Water Ice Water ice is a smooth, cool summer treat that is a... Welsh Rarebit Welsh rarebit is possibly the best-known dish from... White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies White chocolate chips were invented in the 1930s... Whoopie Pies Amish legend says when children found these treats... Wojapi Wojapi is a traditional Native American recipe for... Yakitori Yakitori, meaning “grilled chicken,”... Yuca Frita (Yuca Fingers) Yuca, also called cassava or manioc and spelled as... Zeppole In Italy, these doughnuts are associated with the...
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