Have you ever wanted to expand your knowledge of food items? Whether you’re a novice chef in the kitchen or just a big foodie, we think this list of items will pique your interest.
From grocery store staples such as Honey Nut Cheerios to the more obscure Head cheese and everyday condiments such as Honey Dijon mustard, we think you’ll enjoy this list of familiar and unique foods that represent cuisines from around the world.
This list contains 51 food items that start with the letter H, listed in alphabetical order. Enjoy reading through this list and get ready to try some new recipes in the kitchen.
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51 Foods That Start With H
Here are 51 foods that start with the letter H, listed in alphabetical order. From typical everyday favorites to International delicacies, this list will have some of your standbys, plus introduce you to new foods worth trying.
Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream
Haagen-Dazs ice cream is an American brand of ice cream founded in 1960 that can be found at grocery stores. It originally started with just three flavors: vanilla, chocolate, and coffee. It now boasts multiple flavors, including non-GMO and dairy-free versions.
Habanero pepper
Habanero pepper is a very hot pepper in the chili pepper family. Unripe habanero pepper is green, and their color changes as they mature. Ripe habanero pepper is most commonly orange or red.
Haddock
Haddock is a fish that is a member of the cod family. It is similar to cod, but with a slightly sweeter taste. It is sold fresh, frozen, or smoked.
Haggis
Haggis is a Scottish dish that is a savory pudding made from Sheep’s heart, liver, and lungs that is mixed with stock, oatmeal, spices, and other ingredients. It is banned in the United States.
Hake
Hake is a type of fish that is a member of the cod family. The taste and texture vary by species of hake, but they tend to have a milder taste and softer texture compared to cod.
Hakka noodles
Hakka noodles are thin, flat noodles that are cooked in boiling water, similar to pasta. They are made from unleavened dough that is made from wheat or rice flour.
Halibut
Halibut is a type of fish from the family of right-eye flounders. It can be baked, poached, steamed, grilled, or deep-fried and is also commonly used to make sushi.
Haloumi cheese
Haloumi cheese is un-ripened, semi-hard cheese made from goat’s and sheep’s milk, and occasionally also cow’s milk. It can be fried or grilled and is considered to be a popular meat substitute.
Halva
Halva is a fudge-like candy in Middle Eastern cuisine made with tahini, sugar, spices, and nuts that can be found in Middle Eastern grocery stores and street markets. The word halva translates to “sweetness.”
Ham
Ham is a type of meat that comes from the back leg of a pig that has been preserved by wet or dry curing. It can be baked or smoked or served fresh if it is uncured ham.
Hamburger
A hamburger is a sandwich comprised of a cooked patty of ground meat, sandwiched by two buns. The patty is usually made from beef and may be grilled, smoked, flame-broiled, or pan-fried.
Hamburger Helper
Hamburger Helper is a packaged product line of food by the General Mills brand that can be found at grocery stores and consists of dried pasta and powdered seasonings, meant to be paired with hamburger grounds.
Hard-boiled eggs
Hard-boiled eggs are a cooked version of eggs in which the eggs are boiled with the shell still on, and cooked to the point where the egg and its yolk have hardened.
Harissa
Harissa is a Tunisian hot chili pepper paste made from roasted red peppers, Baklouti peppers, spices, and herbs. It is used as a dip or marinade and used to spice up the flavor of dishes.
Hash browns
Hash browns are a popular American breakfast dish made from chopped potatoes that have been fried until crispy and browned. They first became popular in New York City in the 1890s.
Haupia pudding
Haupia pudding is a Hawaiian dessert or snack made from coconut milk. It is a coconut pudding that is smooth, creamy, and solidified enough to cut into squares for serving.
Havarti cheese
Havarti cheese is a Danish cheese made from the milk of Danish cows. It is a semi-hard cheese used as sliceable cheese slices and has a springy texture with sweet and acidic notes.
Hawaiian Punch
Hawaiian Punch is a brand of fruit punch manufactured by Keurig Dr. Pepper that can be purchased at grocery stores. It has 3% fruit juice and currently has 14 different flavors.
Hazelnut
Hazelnuts are a type of nut that tastes toasty, earthy, and nutty. They can be eaten raw or toasted and are often used in coffee flavors, ice cream, ground into a paste, and more.
Head cheese
Head cheese is a cold-cut terrine or meat jelly made from the flesh from the head of a calf or pig. It is usually eaten cold or at room temperature and originated in Europe.
Hearts of Palm
Hearts of palm is a vegetable produced from the inner core or growing bud of certain palm trees, such as the coconut, jucara, acai palm, palmetto, and peach palm.
Heineken beer
Heineken is a type of pale lager beer produced by the Dutch brewing company Heineken N.V. that has 5% alcohol. It can be purchased at grocery stores and liquor stores.
Herb
An herb is derived from the fresh part of a plant and has savory and aromatic properties that make it beneficial when used in cooking, medicinal purposes, and fragrances.
Herring
Herring is a type of fish that is found in shallow, temperate waters in the North Pacific and North Atlantic oceans, the Baltic Sea, and off the west coast of South America.
Hijiki
Hijiki is a brown seaweed vegetable found around Japan, Korea, and China. It is popular in Japanese cuisine and is rich in iron, calcium, fiber, and magnesium.
Hiramasa Kingfish
Also called Yellowtail Kingfish, Hiramasa Kingfish is a sashimi-grade fish popular in Japan and Australia that is high in Omega-3 fatty acids and other beneficial fatty acids.
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is used in Cantonese cuisine that is thick and fragrant. It is used as a glaze for meat, as a dipping sauce, and as an addition to stir-fries.
Hokkien noodles
Hokkien noodles are made from wheat flour and egg yolks and are used in stir-fries, soups, and salads.
Hollandaise sauce
Hollandaise sauce, formerly also known as Dutch sauce, is a sauce popular in French cuisine made from egg yolk, melted butter, and lemon juice, and seasoned with salt and pepper.
Hominy
Hominy is made from dried maize kernels that have been treated with an alkali, in a process called nixtamalization. While it comes from corn, it takes on more of a puffy, bean-like shape.
Honey
Honey is a sweet liquid substance made by honey bees that is used in cooking, as a natural sweetener, and can even be used to help heal burns.
Honey Dijon mustard
Honey Dijon mustard is all-purpose mustard with a kick to it. It is often used to enhance the flavor of sauces, gravies, and salad dressings. It can be store-bought or made by recipe.
Honey Mustard
Honey mustard is a type of mustard where honey and mustard are combined and used as a condiment on sandwiches or for other cooking purposes. It can be bought at the store or made from a recipe.
Honey Nut Cheerios
Honey Nut Cheerios is a slight variation of Cheerios breakfast cereal produced by the General Mills brand, where the cereal is enhanced with a honey nut flavor. It can be bought at grocery stores.
Honey Smacks
Honey Smacks is a cereal produced by the Kellogg cereal brand consisting of sweetened puffs and can be bought at grocery stores. Outside of the United States, they are known simply as “Smacks.”
Honeycomb
A honeycomb is where bees store their honey. It is a mass of hexagonal wax cells built by honey bees in their nests. Beekeepers usually remove the entire honeycomb when harvesting honey.
Honeydew melon
Honeydew melon, also known as honey melon, is a fruit with a light green flesh coloring with a white and yellow skin tone. Its size and shape are similar to that of the cantaloupe.
Horchata
Horchata is a popular Mexican drink served in many Mexican restaurants. It is sweet rice milk made from rice, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and a variation of other ingredients depending on the recipe.
Horned melon
Horned melon is a type of melon also known as the African horned cucumber, horned melon, spiked melon, jelly melon, kiwano, or cuke-a-saurus. It resembles the shape of a melon but has spiky-like horns, hence its name.
Hors d’oeuvres
Hors d’oeuvres are appetizers or starter dishes served before a meal in European cuisine. They may be served as part of a meal or served at a reception or cocktail party while guests are mingling before a sit-down dinner.
Horseradish
Horseradish is a root vegetable used as a spice or condiment in cooking. It is also used to make Horseradish sauce, a popular condiment used on sandwiches or as a dip.
Hostess Cupcakes
Hostess Cupcakes are a brand of cupcakes produced by Hostess Brands in the Americas. They are a chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate icing and have a vanilla cream filling.
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate, also known as hot cocoa, is a hot drink made from melted chocolate, shaved chocolate, or cocoa powder, combined with heated milk or water. It is usually topped with whipped cream and marshmallows.
Hot dog
Hot dogs are grilled or steamed sausages served in a bun that has a slit down one side, serving as an opening for the hot dog sausage. They are usually topped with ketchup, mustard, and other condiments.
Hot Pockets
Hot Pockets is a product line of microwaveable turnovers made of cheese, meat, or vegetables that are produced by Nestle in the Americas. They can be purchased in the frozen foods section of grocery stores.
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is used as a condiment, seasoning, or salsa dip and is made from chili peppers and other ingredients that give it it’s spicy flavoring. It can be purchased at the grocery store or made from a recipe and comes in a variety of flavors and levels of spiciness.
Huckleberries
Huckleberries resemble blueberries but are larger in diameter with a tart flavor. They come in blue and purple-colored varieties and some have larger than normal seeds that are bitter.
Huevos rancheros
Huevos rancheros is a popular breakfast dish in Mexican cuisine. It consists of eggs, beans, cheese, flour tortillas, hot sauce, and more depending on the variety of ingredients used.
Hummus
Hummus is used as a dip, spread, or savory dish in Middle Eastern cuisine. It is comprised of cooked, mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. There are many variations of hummus available depending on the ingredients used.
Hushpuppies
Hushpuppies are small, deep-fried round balls made from cornmeal-based batter. They are often used as a side dish for seafood entrees and other deep-fried meals.
Hyacinth beans
Hyacinth beans come from the Hyacinth plant. The seeds and the bulb in which they come from are poisonous. They are considered edible after boiling in two changes of water.
Wrap Up
Now that you’ve read through the list of 51 foods that start with the letter H, it’s time to visit your local grocery store and pick up some new items to try in the kitchen. Which one is your favorite?