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chocolate
thumb|Chocolate bars in dark, white, and milk variants (top to bottom). Chocolate is a food made from roasted and ground cocoa beans that can be a liquid, solid, or paste, either by itself or to flavor other foods. Cocoa beans are the processed seeds of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). They are usually fermented to develop the flavor, then dried, cleaned, and roasted. The shell is removed to reveal nibs, which are ground to chocolate liquor (unadulterated chocolate in rough form.) The liquor can be processed to separate its two components, cocoa solids and cocoa butter, or shaped and sold as
pizza
Pizza is an Italian dish typically consisting of a flat base of leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomato, cheese, and other ingredients, baked at a high temperature, traditionally in a wood-fired oven.
Prunus amygdalus
The almond (Prunus amygdalus, syn. Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A.Webb, nom. illeg. non Prunus dulcis Rouchy) is a species of tree from the genus Prunus. Along with the peach, it is classified in the subgenus Amygdalus, distinguished from the other subgenera by corrugations on the woody shell (endocarp) surrounding the seed.
yogurt
Yogurt (; , from , ; also spelled yoghurt, yogourt or yoghourt) is a food produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. Fermentation of sugars in the milk by these bacteria produces lactic acid, which acts on milk protein to give yogurt its texture and characteristic tart flavor. Cow's milk is most commonly used to make yogurt. Milk from water buffalo, goats, ewes, mares, camels, and yaks is also used to produce yogurt. The milk used may be homogenized or not. It may be pasteurized or raw. Each type of milk produces substantially different results.
peanut
The peanut (Arachis hypogaea), also known as the groundnut, goober (US, via Kikongo), goober pea, pindar (US, via Kikongo) or monkey nut (UK), is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds, contained in underground pods. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics by small and large commercial producers, both as a grain legume and as an oil crop. Underground fruiting (geocarpy) is atypical among legumes, which led botanist Carl Linnaeus to name the species hypogaea, from Greek 'under the earth'.
fries
deep-fried potatoes
cookie
A cookie is a sweet biscuit with high sugar and fat content. Cookie dough is softer than that used for other types of biscuit, and they are cooked longer at lower temperatures. The dough typically contains flour, sugar, egg, and some type of oil or fat. It may include other ingredients such as raisins, oats, chocolate chips, or nuts. Cookie texture varies from crisp and crunchy to soft and chewy, depending on the exact combination of ingredients and methods used to create them.
pretzel
A pretzel ( ; from or , ; ) is a type of baked pastry made from dough that is commonly shaped into a knot. The traditional pretzel shape is a distinctive symmetrical form, with the ends of a long strip of dough intertwined and then twisted back onto itself in a particular way (a pretzel loop or pretzel bow). Today, pretzels come in various shapes, textures, and colors, but the original soft pretzel remains one of the most common pretzel types.
crêpe
thumb|A sweet crêpe opened up, with whipped cream and strawberry sauce on it A crêpe or crepe ( or , , ) is a dish made from unleavened batter or dough that is cooked on a frying pan or a griddle. Crêpes are usually one of two varieties: sweet crêpes () or savoury galettes (). They are often served with a wide variety of fillings such as cheese, fruit, vegetables, meats, and a variety of spreads. Crêpes can also be flambéed, such as in crêpes Suzette.
dried fruit
fruit from which the majority of the original water content has been removed
snack
thumb|Trail mix is a snack food commonly made with [[peanuts, raisins, and candy, such as M&M's.]]
muffin
thumb|Three flavors of muffin: blueberry, [[chocolate, and chocolate chip.]]
bagel
A bagel (; ; also spelled beigel) is a bread roll originating in the Jewish communities of Poland. Bagels are traditionally made from yeasted wheat dough that is shaped by hand into a torus or ring, briefly boiled in water, and then baked. The result is a dense, chewy, doughy interior with a browned and sometimes crisp exterior.
junk food
denatured, processed food
ice pop
water-based frozen confection on a stick
croquette
A croquette (; ; Spanish: croqueta) is a deep-fried roll originating in French cuisine and most extended in Spanish cuisine consisting of a thick binder combined with a filling, which is then breaded. It is served as a side dish, a snack, or fast food worldwide.
mazza
Meze ( ; also spelled mezze or mezé) is a selection of small dishes served as appetizers in Eastern Mediterranean cuisines. It is similar to Spanish tapas and Italian stuzzichini. A meze may be served as a part of a multi-course meal or form a meal in itself. Meze are often served with spirits such as arak, rakia, raki, oghi, ouzo, or grappa at meyhane and ouzeri.
puri
food
biltong
thumb|right|Homemade beef biltong sticks
sunflower seed
fruit of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
dried fish
fish preserved by drying
pirozhki
Pirozhki (, ; ; see also other names) is the Russian name for baked or fried yeast-leavened boat-shaped buns with a variety of fillings in Russian and Eastern European cuisine in general. Pirozhki are a popular street food and comfort food. They are especially popular in countries with large ethnic Russian communities, and may also be found in other parts of the world.
Chiburekki
Chebureki ( Cheburek) are deep-fried turnovers with a filling of ground or minced meat and onions. A popular street dish, they are made with a single round piece of dough folded over the filling in a crescent shape. They have become widespread in the former Soviet-aligned countries of Eastern Europe in the 20th century.
samsa
pastry from Central Asia
granola
Granola is a food consisting of a mix of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, honey (or other sweeteners such as brown sugar), and sometimes puffed rice that is usually baked with oil until crisp, toasted and golden brown, sometimes forming clumps. The mixture is stirred while baking to avoid burning and to maintain a loose breakfast cereal consistency. Dried fruit, such as raisins and dates, and confections such as chocolate are often added.
s'more
A '''s'more''' (pronounced , or ) is a confection consisting of a toasted marshmallow and chocolate, sandwiched between graham crackers.
cracker
food
food truck
truck used for carrying and selling food
chocolate bar
confection of sweetened chocolate
poffertjes
Poffertjes () are traditional Dutch batter cakes. Resembling small, fluffy pancakes, they are made with yeast and flour. Typically, poffertjes are sweet treats served with powdered sugar and butter, and sometimes syrup or advocaat. A savoury variant with gouda cheese is also made.
bitterballen
thumb|A bitterbal, showing the soft roux inside Bitterballen (plural of bitterbal) are a Dutch meat-based snack, made by making a very thick stew thickened with roux and beef stock and loaded with meat, refrigerating the stew until it firms, and then rolling the thick mixture into balls which then get breaded and fried. Seasonings in the base stew usually include onions, salt and pepper, parsley and nutmeg. Most recipes include nutmeg and there are also variations using curry powder or that add in finely chopped vegetables such as carrot.
jerky
thumb|upright=1.35|Jerky thumb|upright=1.35|Orange-marinated beef jerky thumb|Meat drying to make jerky. Gandhola Monastery, [[Lahaul, India]]
stockfish
thumb|300px|right|Drying flake ('hjell') in Norway thumb|300px|right|Drying cod in Lofoten Islands thumb|300px|right|Codfish drying flake in Lofoten Islands
belyash
Peremech ( / pərəməç / pärämäç; , tr. beremes; ) is an individual-sized fried dough pastry common in Volga Tatar and Bashkir cuisines. It is made from unleavened or leavened dough and usually filled with ground meat and chopped onion. Originally, finely chopped pre-cooked meat was used as a filling, but later raw ground meat became more common. Alternatively, peremech can be filled with potato or quark.
tortilla chip
snack food made from fried or baked corn tortilla wedges
Obatzda
thumb|Obatzda in a Paulaner Brewery|Paulaner pub
coxinha
Coxinha ( ; , little [chicken] thigh) is a Brazilian snack of Paulista origin which consists of chopped or shredded chicken meat, covered in dough, molded into a shape resembling a teardrop, battered and fried.
nut
dry, edible fruit or seed which usually has a high fat content
bublik
Bublik (also booblik or bublyk; , plural: ; ) is a traditional Eastern European bread roll. It is a ring of yeast-leavened wheat dough that has been boiled in water for a short time before baking.
tostones
Tostones (, from the Spanish verb tostar, "to toast") are twice-fried plantain slices commonly found in Latin American cuisine and Caribbean cuisine.
Hollandse Nieuwe
raw herring soaked in a mild preserving liquid
frico
'''''' is a Friulian dish consisting mainly of heated cheese and potato and optionally, other ingredients, es. It is the most typical culinary preparation of the historical region of Friuli and of Friulian cuisine. Originally was prepared in the impoverished region as a way of recycling cheese rinds. There are two popular versions of the dish: one soft and thick, which is usually served in slices, and the other thin and crunchy, which can be used either as a garnish or as an appetizer. While the soft version has a long tradition, the history of the thin version is disputed.
chicharrón
'''''' is a dish generally consisting of fried pork belly or fried pork rinds. may also be made from chicken, mutton, or beef.
knish
A knish or knysh ( or , ) is a traditional food of Eastern European origin, characteristic of Ukrainian and Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine. It typically consists of a filling covered with dough that is baked or sometimes deep-fried.
leblebi
Leblebi (; ; ; ; ; ; ) is a snack made from roasted chickpeas, common and popular in Iran, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria and sometimes seasoned with salt, hot spices, dried cloves, or candy coated.
whoopie pie
American baked product
puffed rice cake
food made of puffed rice
nankhatai
Nankhatai (; Burmese: နံကထိုင်; Hindustani: नानख़ताई (Hindi) ਨਾਨ ਖਟਾਈ (Punjabi) / (Urdu); ; Tamil: நானஹத்தா) are shortbread biscuits originating in the Indian subcontinent, common in Northern India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar (formerly Burma).
Guazi
Guazi (; ), also called kwasi () refers to roasted plant seeds. It is a popular snack in China, Malaysia and overseas Chinese communities, especially in Indonesia. While directly translated as "melon seeds" it usually refers to baked seeds of the sunflower, pumpkin, or watermelon seeds. It is often served as an appetizer during banquets.
Tequeño
Tequeño is a fried spear of wheat dough stuffed with semi-hard queso blanco (white cheese), and is a popular meal or snack in Venezuela. To prepare it, the dough is wrapped around a cheesestick, formed into a breadstick and then fried or sometimes oven-baked. Tequeños can be eaten for breakfast, as an appetizer, or as a snack at parties and weddings. 21 October is the International Tequeño Day, and it was declared a cultural heritage of Venezuela on 20 April 2023.
salteña
thumb|Inside of a , featuring its sweet, mildly spicy sauce|117x117px A '''' is a Bolivian type of baked empanada, a type of turnover. are savory pastries filled with beef, pork or chicken mixed in a sweet, slightly spicy sauce containing olives, raisins, ají, potatoes and sometimes egg. Vegetarian are sometimes available at certain restaurants. Salteñas'' are filled with a juicy gelatin-based stew that is solid when prepared, but melts when they are baked; the pastry is hard and sweet, not like other empanadas.
energy bar
nutritional snack bar
vegetable chip
cooked chip prepared using vegetables
candied almonds
sweet almond snack food
Chin chin
snack in Nigeria made from basic combination of flour, milk and sugar
Esquites
thumb|280x280px|Esquites Esquites (or ezquites) (troles and trolelotes in Northeast Mexico, chasca in Aguascalientes, vasolote in Michoacán, etc.) also known as elote en vaso (corn in a cup), also served in the Southwestern USA is a Mexican snack or antojito. One can find them at local markets, and street vendors selling corn. The word esquites comes from the Nahuatl word ízquitl, which means "toasted corn". thumb|National Museum- Caja de Mazorca de Maiz
fairy bread
Bread topped with nonpareils
griot
dish in Haitian cuisine
Hanukkah gelt
money given as presents on the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah
Baulu
Bahulu or baulu (Jawi: باولو) is a traditional Malay pastry (kue/kuih). It is similar in concept to the madeleine cake, but round in shape and composed of different ingredients. There are three versions available, the most common being bahulu cermai (star-shaped) and the more elusive bahulu gulung (shaped like rolls) and bahulu lapis (layered). Bahulu is believed to be originated in Malay Peninsula during the colonization era and is the corruption of the Malaccan Kristang (Portuguese-Eurasian people) word, bolu (Portuguese: ) which means cake. It is usually served during Eid al-Fitr as well as