Sweet
The average American eats 61 pounds of this substance each year, including 25 pounds of candy. Halloween accounts for at least two pounds of that.
Sugar
This "seasoning" was so important, the army in this ancient culture used is as currency and paid their soldiers with it.
Salt
This "knotty-shaped" root herb is well known for treating nausea, motion sickness, and strengthening the immune system. It is often boiled and served as a medicinal tea.
Ginger
Teressa Bellissmo invented this spicy dish at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY when she received chicken wings instead of the chicken necks she had ordered. We’re sure happy about that delivery mistake.
Buffalo Wings
This smoke-flavored fish is commonly featured at Brunch atop bagels and cream cheese. It is also known as Lox
Salmon
The most popular versions of this sweet treat are ranked as follows: 1. Chocolate chip; 2. Peanut butter; 3. Oatmeal raisin; 4. Sugar; 5. Molasses
Cookies
When the United States entered World War II, this salty snack was declared a “nonessential food” that had to halt production immediately. Protests convinced the War Production Board to back down and these thinly slices potatoes continued in production.
Potato Chips
Even though this fruit is bitter, it is the central ingredient in a popular creamy pie that originated in the Florida Keys
Lime
President Lyndon Johnson loved this spicy dish made of ground beef and chili peppers so much that his wife, Lady Bird Johnson, had the recipe printed on cards to be mailed out because of the many thousands of requests the White House received for it.
Chili (con carne)
"Bringing home" this food refers to making money, but its origins have nothing to do with income. In 12th century England, churches would award this meat to any married man who swore before God that he and his wife had not argued for a year and a day. Men who "brought home the _______" were seen as exemplary citizens and husbands.
Bacon
This sweet confection is the dessert of choice to celebrate birthdays, a tradition which was rumored to have started in Germany.
Cake
This popular, potato salty side dish can be found served at the side of burgers from McDonalds and fancy restaurants alike.
French Fries
The naturally bitter flavor of this vegetable that looks like tiny little cabbages has been intentionally bred out of many varieties due to modern distaste in naturally bitter foods.
Brussel Sprouts
This Jamaican dish is a spicy grilled-meat barbecue famous for its pungent marinade, marked by allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers, which are similar to habanero chili peppers.
Jerk (chicken, pork, fish, etc.)
Memphis, TN and Kansas City, MO are both home to giant competitive tournaments for this type of cooking, so each one says it can own the title. That said, Lexington, NC somehow managed to earn the title of "___________ Capital of the World."
Barbecue
The early Americans originally named this treat olykoeks (or "oily cakes") because they were fried in oil. The current name came soon after when a woman is said to have put nuts in the dough before frying it.
Donuts
In 1949, this salty snack was temporarily banned from movie theaters for being too loud of a snack. Thank goodness its back because its hard to imagine what going to the movies be like without it! (The extra butter took out some of the crunch).
Popcorn
This bitter-tasting alcoholic beverage is made from both red and green fermented grapes.
Wine
This orange-red spice is actually the world's most-used dry spice! Made up of dried and ground sweet red peppers, it is a staple in smokey flavored dishes such as paella, Hungarian Goulash and sprinkled as a garnish on deviled eggs.
Paprika
Cheese
Apple is the number one flavor in America for this sweet treat (which also comes in savory forms such as Shepard's and chicken pot).
Pie
This popular main course comes in many versions (grandma, grandpa, deep dish and thin crust) that is further customized by adding different toppings
Pizza
This beverage is the third most popular drink overall after water and tea. It is produced by the brewing and fermenting grains such as barley, corn and rice and during Medieval times it was considered safer than water.
Beer
This spicy dish is a stew popular Louisiana, and is the official state cuisine. It consists primarily of a strongly-flavored stock, meat or shellfish (shrimp is most popular), a thickener, and the Creole "holy trinity" ― celery, bell peppers, and onions.
Gumbo
This food item is usually served for holiday meals such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. The "legs" are also a very popular "snack" item a Disney World.
Turkey.