✔ Updated · 186 foods, sorted by category
Foods that start with H include honey, ham, hummus, hamburgers, hot dogs, hash browns, honeydew melon and huckleberries.
This list rounds up 186 foods that begin with the letter H, sorted into ten categories: fruits, vegetables, dishes and meals, desserts, snacks and breads, drinks, cheeses and dairy, meat and seafood, herbs, spices and condiments, and international foods. Each entry has a short description, and a quick A-to-Z list at the end is handy for alphabet games and quizzes.
Foods that start with H, from everyday favorites to rare finds. The most popular:
Fruits That Start With H
Melons, berries, apples, avocados and tropical rarities, plus a few nuts.
Honeydew Melon
A smooth-skinned melon with pale green, very sweet and juicy flesh, a staple of fruit salads and breakfast plates.
Huckleberry
A small, wild blue-purple berry from the Pacific Northwest and Rockies, tarter than a blueberry and loved in pies and jams.
Hass Avocado
The most popular avocado in the world, with pebbly skin that turns purple-black when ripe and rich, creamy flesh.
Honeycrisp Apple
A large, very crisp and juicy apple with a sweet-tart balance, developed in Minnesota and prized for snacking.
Hachiya Persimmon
An acorn-shaped persimmon that must be fully soft before eating, when its jelly-like flesh turns honey-sweet.
Horned Melon
Also called kiwano, an African fruit with spiky orange skin and bright green, jelly-like pulp tasting of cucumber and banana.
Haskap
Also called honeyberry, an elongated blue berry from a cold-hardy honeysuckle, with a flavor between blueberry and raspberry.
Hackberry
A small, dark, sweet berry from the hackberry tree with a thin layer of flesh around a crunchy edible seed.
Hawthorn Berry
Small red fruit of the hawthorn tree, used in jams and jellies and in Chinese candied haw flakes and tanghulu.
Hog Plum
A small, yellow, tangy tropical fruit related to the mango, eaten fresh or made into jams and chutneys.
Husk Cherry
Another name for the ground cherry, a small golden fruit inside a papery husk with a sweet pineapple-tomato taste.
Hala Fruit
The large, segmented fruit of the pandanus tree, eaten in Hawaii and the Pacific, where its fibrous keys are chewed or cooked.
Hardy Kiwi
A grape-sized kiwifruit with smooth, edible green skin, eaten whole like a grape; also sold as kiwi berries.
Hamlin Orange
An early-season sweet orange grown mainly in Florida and Brazil, used mostly for fresh orange juice.
Honeybell
A bell-shaped, extra-juicy tangelo, also called the Minneola, with a sweet-tart flavor, in season in winter.
Hami Melon
A long, oval Chinese melon from Xinjiang with netted skin and crisp, sweet orange flesh.
Haden Mango
A large, colorful mango variety first grown in Florida in 1910, with red-blushed skin and rich, sweet flesh.
Horse Mango
A Southeast Asian wild mango with a strong turpentine aroma, eaten ripe or pickled and used in sambal.
Hazelnut
A round, sweet nut also called a filbert, the flavor behind chocolate-hazelnut spreads, pralines and Frangelico.
Hickory Nut
The rich, buttery nut of the hickory tree, a close relative of the pecan, used in pies and cookies.
Vegetables That Start With H
Chiles, squash, beans, roots, seaweed and mushrooms that start with H. Habaneros are too hot for my house, but I love their fruity flavor in salsa.
Habanero Pepper
A small, lantern-shaped chili with intense heat and a fruity flavor, used in hot sauces and Caribbean cooking.
Hatch Chile
A green chile grown in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico, roasted every late summer for stews, salsas and burgers.
Hearts of Palm
The tender inner core of certain palm trees, sold canned or jarred, with a mild, artichoke-like taste for salads.
Heirloom Tomato
Open-pollinated tomato varieties passed down for generations, in many colors and shapes, prized for flavor.
Hubbard Squash
A huge winter squash with a hard, bumpy blue-gray or orange shell and sweet, dry flesh for pies and roasting.
Hokkaido Squash
Also called red kuri, a small teardrop-shaped orange squash with nutty, chestnut-like flesh and edible skin.
Haricots Verts
Slender French green beans that are thinner and more tender than regular green beans, often blanched and sauteed.
Hen of the Woods
Also called maitake, a frilly wild mushroom that grows in clusters at the base of oak trees, great roasted.
Hedgehog Mushroom
A wild golden mushroom with tiny spines under its cap instead of gills, sweet and nutty when sauteed.
Hijiki
A dark brown sea vegetable sold dried in thin strands, simmered with soy sauce and carrots in Japanese cooking.
Hominy
Dried corn kernels soaked in an alkali solution until they puff up, the key ingredient in pozole and grits.
Horse Gram
A small, flat, reddish-brown legume eaten in South India in soups, curries and the spiced broth called rasam.
Hyacinth Bean
Also called lablab, a tropical bean with purple pods eaten young as a vegetable in Indian and Southeast Asian dishes.
Hop Shoots
The young spring shoots of the hop plant, eaten like asparagus in Belgium and Italy and very costly to harvest.
Hungarian Wax Pepper
A long, pale yellow chili with medium heat, often pickled, stuffed or added to salads and sandwiches.
Huitlacoche
A fungus that grows on corn ears, prized in Mexico as a smoky, earthy delicacy for quesadillas and tamales.
Hon-Shimeji
Small brown beech mushrooms that grow in clusters, firm and nutty when cooked, common in Japanese dishes.
Hakurei Turnip
A small, white Japanese turnip so sweet and tender it can be eaten raw, greens and all.
Hamburg Parsley
A parsley variety grown for its thick, white, parsnip-like root, used in Central European soups.
Head Lettuce
Lettuce that forms a tight, round head, such as iceberg and butterhead, used in salads, wraps and sandwiches.
Dishes & Meals That Start With H
American classics, Southern favorites and dinners you can cook at home. Hamburgers are my easy Saturday dinner.
Hamburger
A grilled or griddled ground beef patty served in a bun with toppings like cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickles.
Get the recipe →Hot Dog
A cooked sausage of beef or pork in a soft split bun, topped with mustard, ketchup, relish, onions or chili.
Get the recipe →Hash Browns
Shredded potatoes fried in a flat layer until golden and crisp, a diner breakfast staple.
Get the recipe →Hash
Chopped meat such as corned beef fried with diced potatoes and onions, often topped with a fried egg.
Hasselback Potatoes
Whole potatoes sliced thinly almost all the way through, then roasted with butter so the slices fan out and crisp.
Get the recipe →Hush Puppies
Deep-fried balls of seasoned cornmeal batter, a Southern side served with fried fish and barbecue.
Hoppin' John
A Southern dish of black-eyed peas and rice cooked with pork, traditionally eaten on New Year's Day for luck.
Hawaiian Pizza
Pizza topped with ham and pineapple, a sweet-and-salty combination invented in Canada in 1962.
Hot Brown
A Louisville open-faced sandwich of turkey and bacon smothered in Mornay sauce and broiled, created in the 1920s.
Hotdish
A Minnesota casserole of meat, vegetables and canned soup, typically topped with tater tots, served at church suppers.
Home Fries
Chunks or slices of parboiled potatoes pan-fried with onions and peppers, served alongside eggs at breakfast.
Hash Brown Casserole
A creamy, cheesy baked casserole of shredded potatoes, sour cream and onions, a Southern side dish.
Get the recipe →Hot Chicken
Nashville's famous fried chicken coated in a fiery cayenne paste, served on white bread with pickles.
Hoagie
A long Italian sub sandwich layered with cold cuts, cheese, lettuce, tomato and oil, a Philadelphia classic.
Huli Huli Chicken
Hawaiian grilled chicken basted with a sweet soy, ginger and pineapple glaze and turned repeatedly over the fire.
Haystacks
A casual dish of corn chips or rice piled with chili or beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and other toppings.
Hangtown Fry
A Gold Rush-era California omelet of fried oysters, bacon and eggs, once considered a dish for the newly rich.
Hibachi Fried Rice
Japanese steakhouse-style fried rice cooked on a flat-top grill with butter, egg, soy sauce and vegetables.
Get the recipe →Hunter's Chicken
A British pub dish of chicken breast wrapped in bacon, topped with barbecue sauce and melted cheese.
Ham and Bean Soup
A thick, comforting soup of white beans simmered with a ham bone or ham hock, onions and carrots.
Ham Salad
A spread of ground ham mixed with mayonnaise, pickles and mustard, served on crackers or in sandwiches.
Honey Garlic Chicken
Chicken pieces glazed in a sticky sauce of honey, garlic and soy sauce, baked or pan-fried.
Hot Wings
Fried chicken wings tossed in a spicy cayenne pepper sauce and butter, served with celery and blue cheese dip.
Desserts & Sweets That Start With H
Cakes, cookies, puddings, frozen treats and candy that start with H. I can’t resist a hot fudge sundae.
Halva
A dense, crumbly confection usually made from sesame paste and sugar, eaten across the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Hot Fudge Sundae
Scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with warm fudge sauce, whipped cream, nuts and a cherry.
Hummingbird Cake
A Southern layer cake of banana, pineapple and pecans with cream cheese frosting, popularized in the 1970s.
Hamantaschen
Triangular Jewish cookies filled with poppy seed, fruit jam or chocolate, baked for the holiday of Purim.
Honey Cake
A moist, spiced cake sweetened with honey, eaten for Rosh Hashanah; the Russian medovik is a layered version.
Hasty Pudding
An old New England pudding of cornmeal cooked in milk or water and sweetened with molasses or maple syrup.
Haupia
A firm Hawaiian coconut milk pudding cut into squares, served at luaus and used as a pie filling.
Halo-Halo
A Filipino shaved ice dessert layered with sweet beans, jellies, fruit, leche flan and ube ice cream.
Honeycomb Toffee
A light, crunchy candy of sugar and syrup aerated with baking soda, also called sponge or cinder toffee.
Hello Dolly Bars
Layered cookie bars of graham cracker crust, chocolate chips, coconut and nuts set with condensed milk.
Hawaiian Butter Mochi
A chewy Hawaiian cake of glutinous rice flour, coconut milk and butter, golden on top and soft inside.
Get the recipe →Hermits
Soft New England spice cookies or bars packed with molasses, raisins and nuts, a favorite since the 1800s.
Hot Milk Cake
An old-fashioned sponge cake made by adding hot milk and butter to the batter, giving it a tender crumb.
Heavenly Hash
A candy or dessert of chocolate, marshmallows and nuts, sold as a candy bar or made as a fruit salad.
Hokey Pokey
A classic New Zealand ice cream flavor of vanilla ice cream studded with small lumps of crunchy honeycomb toffee.
Honey Bun
A sticky, glazed fried pastry swirled with honey and cinnamon, sold in individual wrappers at gas stations.
Huckleberry Pie
A double-crusted pie of wild huckleberries, a summer tradition in Idaho, Montana and the Pacific Northwest.
Hard Candy
Boiled sugar candy that sets into a glassy solid, in flavors like butterscotch, peppermint and fruit.
Hazelnut Torte
A rich European cake made with ground hazelnuts instead of most of the flour, often layered with chocolate.
Snacks & Breads That Start With H
Buns, rolls, quick breads and snack foods.
Hamburger Bun
A soft, round, sliced roll made for hamburgers, sometimes topped with sesame seeds or made from brioche.
Hot Cross Buns
Spiced, sweet yeast buns with currants, marked with a cross on top and traditionally eaten on Good Friday.
Hawaiian Rolls
Soft, slightly sweet dinner rolls inspired by Portuguese sweet bread, popular for sliders and holiday meals.
Hoagie Roll
A long roll with a crisp crust and soft interior, used for hoagies, subs and Philly cheesesteaks.
Hoecake
A thin, pan-fried cornmeal flatbread from the American South, similar to a cornmeal pancake.
Hot Water Cornbread
Southern fried patties of cornmeal mixed with boiling water, crisp outside and soft inside.
Hardtack
A simple, very hard cracker of flour, water and salt that kept for months, once eaten by sailors and soldiers.
Honey Wheat Bread
A soft sandwich loaf made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with honey.
Hotcakes
Another name for pancakes: fluffy griddle cakes served in a stack with butter and syrup.
Hard Pretzels
Crunchy, salted, twisted pretzels baked until dry, a classic snack from Pennsylvania Dutch country.
Honey Roasted Peanuts
Peanuts coated in a sweet honey glaze and salt, then roasted until crunchy.
Hemp Seeds
Small, nutty seeds of the hemp plant, sold hulled as hemp hearts and sprinkled on salads and smoothie bowls.
Drinks That Start With H
Cocktails, teas, beers and warm drinks starting with H.
Horchata
A sweet, creamy Mexican drink of rice soaked with cinnamon and sugar, served cold over ice.
Get the recipe →Hot Chocolate
A warm drink of melted chocolate or cocoa with milk and sugar, often topped with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Get the recipe →Hot Toddy
A warm drink of whiskey, hot water, honey and lemon, often sipped on cold nights.
Hibiscus Tea
A tart, ruby-red tea made from dried hibiscus flowers, served hot or iced and known in Mexico as agua de Jamaica.
Herbal Tea
Infusions of herbs, flowers or spices such as chamomile, peppermint and rooibos, technically not true tea.
Hojicha
A Japanese green tea roasted over charcoal, giving it a reddish-brown color and a toasty, low-bitterness flavor.
Hefeweizen
A cloudy German wheat beer with banana and clove aromas from its special yeast, often served with lemon.
Hard Cider
An alcoholic drink of fermented apple juice, ranging from dry to sweet and still to sparkling.
Hard Seltzer
A sparkling, lightly flavored alcoholic drink of seltzer water and fermented cane sugar or malt.
Hurricane
A fruity New Orleans rum cocktail with passion fruit and citrus, created at Pat O'Brien's bar in the 1940s.
Hanky Panky
A classic cocktail of gin, sweet vermouth and Fernet-Branca, created at London's Savoy hotel.
Harvey Wallbanger
A screwdriver of vodka and orange juice topped with a float of Galliano, popular in the 1970s.
Hemingway Daiquiri
A daiquiri variation of rum, lime, grapefruit juice and maraschino liqueur, named after Ernest Hemingway.
Hot Buttered Rum
A warm winter drink of rum mixed with a spiced, sweetened butter batter and hot water.
Hugo Spritz
An Alpine spritz of prosecco, elderflower syrup, soda water and fresh mint, created in South Tyrol.
Highball
A simple mixed drink of a spirit and a larger amount of a carbonated mixer, served in a tall glass with ice.
Hot Apple Cider
Fresh, unfiltered apple cider heated with cinnamon, cloves and orange peel, a fall favorite.
Cheeses & Dairy That Start With H
Cheeses, creams and eggs that start with H.
Havarti
A soft, buttery Danish cow's milk cheese with small holes that melts well in sandwiches and is sold plain or with dill.
Halloumi
A firm, salty Cypriot cheese with a high melting point, so it can be grilled or fried until golden without melting.
Herve
A pungent, washed-rind Belgian cow's milk cheese from the Liege region, soft and creamy inside.
Humboldt Fog
A Californian goat cheese with a line of edible ash through the middle and a soft, bloomy rind.
Harbison
A soft, spoonable cow's milk cheese from Vermont wrapped in spruce bark, with woodsy, mustardy notes.
Huntsman
An English cheese that layers Double Gloucester and Stilton, with orange and blue stripes.
Herrgardsost
A mild, semi-hard Swedish cheese with small holes, similar to Gouda or Emmental.
Heavy Cream
Cream with at least 36 percent milk fat, used for whipping, sauces, soups and ganache.
Half-and-Half
A mix of equal parts whole milk and light cream, poured into coffee and used in sauces.
Hard-Boiled Egg
An egg cooked in its shell until both the white and yolk are firm, eaten as a snack or in salads.
Hung Curd
Indian yogurt strained in cloth until thick and creamy, used for dips, marinades and the dessert shrikhand.
Meat & Seafood That Start With H
Fish, shellfish, game and cuts of meat that start with H.
Ham
Pork from the hind leg, cured by salting, smoking or both, served sliced, glazed whole or diced into dishes.
Haddock
A North Atlantic white fish related to cod, popular for fish and chips and smoked as finnan haddie.
Hake
A mild, flaky white fish of the cod family, widely eaten in Spain and an affordable alternative to cod.
Halibut
The largest flatfish, with firm, sweet, bright white flesh that suits grilling, roasting and fish tacos.
Herring
A small, oily, silvery fish eaten pickled, smoked as kippers, salted or fried across Northern Europe.
Hamachi
Japanese yellowtail, a rich, buttery fish served raw as sashimi and sushi or grilled at the collar.
Hare
A wild game animal related to the rabbit, with darker, richer meat, traditionally slow-braised in red wine.
Ham Hock
The lower part of a pig's leg, usually smoked, simmered to flavor beans, greens and split pea soup.
Hanger Steak
A flavorful cut of beef that hangs from the diaphragm, called onglet in France and best cooked medium-rare.
Head Cheese
A cold cut made from meat of a pig's or calf's head set in its own natural gelatin, not a dairy cheese.
Hilsa
A silvery, oily fish beloved in Bangladesh and eastern India, cooked in mustard sauce despite its many bones.
Hoki
A white-fleshed fish from New Zealand waters, mild and flaky, widely used in fish fillets and fish sticks.
Horse Mackerel
An oily, silvery fish eaten grilled, fried or as aji sushi in Japan, also called scad or jack mackerel.
Hogfish
A reef fish from Florida and the Caribbean with sweet, flaky white meat, caught mainly by spearfishing.
Hot Links
Spicy, coarse-ground smoked sausages with a red tint from cayenne and paprika, popular in Southern and Texas barbecue.
Hard Clam
Also called quahog, an Atlantic clam sold by size as littlenecks, cherrystones or chowder clams.
Hairy Crab
The Chinese mitten crab, a seasonal autumn delicacy in Shanghai prized for its rich, golden roe.
Herbs, Spices & Condiments That Start With H
Sauces, spreads, spice blends and pantry staples beginning with H.
Honey
The sweet, golden syrup bees make from flower nectar, drizzled on toast, stirred into tea and used in baking.
Hummus
A creamy Middle Eastern dip of chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic, served with pita and vegetables.
Horseradish
A sharp, pungent root grated and mixed with vinegar or cream, served with roast beef and in cocktail sauce.
Hot Sauce
A spicy condiment of chili peppers, vinegar and salt, from Louisiana-style sauces to Mexican and Caribbean blends.
Get the recipe →Hoisin Sauce
A thick, sweet and salty Chinese sauce of fermented soybeans and spices, served with Peking duck.
Hollandaise
A rich, buttery French sauce of egg yolks, butter and lemon juice, essential for eggs Benedict.
Harissa
A North African chili paste of roasted red peppers, garlic, olive oil and spices like cumin and caraway.
Herbes de Provence
A dried herb blend from southern France with thyme, rosemary, savory and oregano, often with lavender.
Hot Honey
Honey infused with chili peppers, drizzled over pizza, fried chicken and biscuits for sweet heat.
Honey Mustard
A sweet and tangy sauce of mustard and honey, used as a dip for chicken tenders and a salad dressing.
Get the recipe →Hot Pepper Jelly
A sweet and spicy jelly of peppers, sugar and vinegar, often poured over cream cheese and served with crackers.
Hazelnut Spread
A sweet, creamy spread of ground hazelnuts, cocoa and sugar, eaten on toast, crepes and pancakes.
Hing
The Hindi name for asafoetida, a pungent resin spice that tastes like onion and garlic when fried in oil.
Hawaij
A Yemeni spice blend of cumin, black pepper, turmeric and cardamom for soups, or ginger and cloves for coffee.
Hilbeh
A Yemeni condiment of ground fenugreek seeds whipped with water into a frothy, bitter, spicy relish.
Holy Basil
Also called tulsi or kaphrao, a peppery, clove-scented basil used in the Thai stir-fry pad kaphrao.
Hyssop
A bitter, minty herb in the mint family, used sparingly in soups and salads and to flavor liqueurs.
Himalayan Pink Salt
Rock salt mined in Pakistan with a pink tint from trace minerals, sold in grinders and as salt blocks.
International Foods That Start With H
Global dishes that start with H, from Scotland to Singapore.
Haggis
Scotland's national dish of sheep's offal minced with oatmeal, onion and spices, served with neeps and tatties.
Huevos Rancheros
A Mexican breakfast of fried eggs on lightly fried corn tortillas, smothered in tomato-chili salsa.
Get the recipe →Hakka Noodles
An Indo-Chinese stir-fried noodle dish with cabbage, carrots, peppers and soy sauce, popular across India.
Har Gow
Translucent Cantonese dim sum dumplings filled with whole shrimp, steamed in bamboo baskets.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Poached chicken served with rice cooked in chicken fat and broth, with chili and ginger sauces, a Singapore favorite.
Hokkien Mee
Fried noodles from Singapore and Malaysia, made with egg and rice noodles, prawns, squid and rich stock.
Hot and Sour Soup
A Chinese soup thickened with cornstarch, flavored with white pepper and vinegar, with tofu and mushrooms.
Hot Pot
A communal Chinese meal where diners cook thin slices of meat, seafood and vegetables in a simmering broth.
Harira
A Moroccan soup of tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas and lamb, traditionally served to break the fast during Ramadan.
Hyderabadi Biryani
A layered rice and meat dish from Hyderabad, India, cooked dum style with saffron, mint and fried onions.
Haleem
A thick, slow-cooked stew of wheat, lentils and meat pounded to a paste, popular in India and Pakistan.
Hara Bhara Kabab
Indian vegetarian patties of spinach, peas and potatoes with spices, shallow-fried until crisp.
Hiyashi Chuka
A Japanese summer dish of chilled ramen noodles topped with ham, egg, cucumber and a tangy sesame or soy dressing.
Hiyayakko
Chilled Japanese silken tofu topped with grated ginger, green onions, bonito flakes and soy sauce.
Hamburg Steak
A Japanese home-cooking favorite of a juicy ground beef patty served with demi-glace sauce and rice.
Hotteok
Korean sweet pancakes filled with brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts, a popular winter street food.
Haemul Pajeon
A Korean savory pancake packed with green onions and seafood such as squid and shrimp.
Hong Shao Rou
Chinese red-braised pork belly simmered in soy sauce, rice wine and sugar until glossy and tender.
Hor Fun
Wide, flat Cantonese rice noodles, often served in a silky egg gravy with beef or seafood.
Huevos Divorciados
A Mexican breakfast of two fried eggs, one topped with red salsa and the other with green, divided by beans.
Huarache
An oval Mexican masa cake shaped like a sandal, topped with beans, salsa, meat and crumbled cheese.
Hasenpfeffer
A traditional German stew of rabbit or hare marinated in wine and vinegar, then braised with onions.
Himmel und Erde
A German dish whose name means heaven and earth: mashed potatoes and apples served with blood sausage.
Hutspot
A Dutch mash of potatoes, carrots and onions, often served with smoked sausage or braised beef.
Hachis Parmentier
The French version of shepherd's pie, with minced beef topped with mashed potatoes and baked.
Halusky
Slovak potato dumplings, best known as bryndzove halusky, tossed with sheep's cheese and bacon.
Hortopita
A Greek phyllo pie filled with wild greens, herbs and often feta cheese.
Hunkar Begendi
A Turkish dish of lamb stew served over a creamy smoked eggplant puree, whose name means the sultan was pleased.
Hamin
A Sephardic Jewish Sabbath stew of meat, beans and whole eggs, slow-cooked overnight.
Did You Know?
- Hawaiian pizza was invented in Canada, not Hawaii. Greek-Canadian restaurateur Sam Panopoulos first topped a pizza with ham and pineapple in Chatham, Ontario, in 1962.
- Despite its name, hollandaise is a French sauce, and the chef Auguste Escoffier listed it as one of the five mother sauces of French cuisine.
- The habanero is named after Havana, Cuba, but most are grown on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, and they measure roughly 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville heat units.
- The Honeycrisp apple was developed at the University of Minnesota and released in 1991, and it is now one of the best-selling apples in the US.
Quick List: All 186 Foods That Start With H
Handy for alphabet games, quizzes and Scattergories. The full list, A to Z:
Habanero Pepper, Hachis Parmentier, Hachiya Persimmon, Hackberry, Haddock, Haden Mango, Haemul Pajeon, Haggis, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Hairy Crab, Hake, Hakka Noodles, Hakurei Turnip, Hala Fruit, Haleem, Half-and-Half, Halibut, Halloumi, Halo-Halo, Halusky, Halva, Ham, Ham and Bean Soup, Ham Hock, Ham Salad, Hamachi, Hamantaschen, Hamburg Parsley, Hamburg Steak, Hamburger, Hamburger Bun, Hami Melon, Hamin, Hamlin Orange, Hanger Steak, Hangtown Fry, Hanky Panky, Har Gow, Hara Bhara Kabab, Harbison, Hard Candy, Hard Cider, Hard Clam, Hard Pretzels, Hard Seltzer, Hard-Boiled Egg, Hardtack, Hardy Kiwi, Hare, Haricots Verts, Harira, Harissa, Harvey Wallbanger, Hasenpfeffer, Hash, Hash Brown Casserole, Hash Browns, Haskap, Hass Avocado, Hasselback Potatoes, Hasty Pudding, Hatch Chile, Haupia, Havarti, Hawaiian Butter Mochi, Hawaiian Pizza, Hawaiian Rolls, Hawaij, Hawthorn Berry, Haystacks, Hazelnut, Hazelnut Spread, Hazelnut Torte, Head Cheese, Head Lettuce, Hearts of Palm, Heavenly Hash, Heavy Cream, Hedgehog Mushroom, Hefeweizen, Heirloom Tomato, Hello Dolly Bars, Hemingway Daiquiri, Hemp Seeds, Hen of the Woods, Herbal Tea, Herbes de Provence, Hermits, Herrgardsost, Herring, Herve, Hibachi Fried Rice, Hibiscus Tea, Hickory Nut, Highball, Hijiki, Hilbeh, Hilsa, Himalayan Pink Salt, Himmel und Erde, Hing, Hiyashi Chuka, Hiyayakko, Hoagie, Hoagie Roll, Hoecake, Hog Plum, Hogfish, Hoisin Sauce, Hojicha, Hokey Pokey, Hoki, Hokkaido Squash, Hokkien Mee, Hollandaise, Holy Basil, Home Fries, Hominy, Hon-Shimeji, Honey, Honey Bun, Honey Cake, Honey Garlic Chicken, Honey Mustard, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Honey Wheat Bread, Honeybell, Honeycomb Toffee, Honeycrisp Apple, Honeydew Melon, Hong Shao Rou, Hop Shoots, Hoppin' John, Hor Fun, Horchata, Horned Melon, Horse Gram, Horse Mackerel, Horse Mango, Horseradish, Hortopita, Hot and Sour Soup, Hot Apple Cider, Hot Brown, Hot Buttered Rum, Hot Chicken, Hot Chocolate, Hot Cross Buns, Hot Dog, Hot Fudge Sundae, Hot Honey, Hot Links, Hot Milk Cake, Hot Pepper Jelly, Hot Pot, Hot Sauce, Hot Toddy, Hot Water Cornbread, Hot Wings, Hotcakes, Hotdish, Hotteok, Huarache, Hubbard Squash, Huckleberry, Huckleberry Pie, Huevos Divorciados, Huevos Rancheros, Hugo Spritz, Huitlacoche, Huli Huli Chicken, Humboldt Fog, Hummingbird Cake, Hummus, Hung Curd, Hungarian Wax Pepper, Hunkar Begendi, Hunter's Chicken, Huntsman, Hurricane, Hush Puppies, Husk Cherry, Hutspot, Hyacinth Bean, Hyderabadi Biryani, Hyssop
Frequently Asked Questions
What fruit starts with H?
Honeydew melon and huckleberries are the best-known fruits that start with H. Others include Hass avocados, Honeycrisp apples, Hachiya persimmons, horned melon, haskap berries, hackberries, hawthorn berries, hog plums, Hami melons and Haden mangoes.
What vegetable starts with H?
Habanero peppers, Hatch chiles, hearts of palm and Hubbard squash are vegetables that start with H. Heirloom tomatoes, haricots verts, horseradish, hominy, hijiki seaweed and hen of the woods mushrooms also begin with H.
What's a dessert that starts with H?
Halva and hot fudge sundaes are popular desserts that start with H. Hummingbird cake, hamantaschen, haupia, halo-halo, honey cake, hasty pudding, hermit cookies and Hello Dolly bars are other sweet choices.
What are some rare or unusual foods that start with H?
Unusual foods that start with H include huitlacoche, a corn fungus prized in Mexico; horned melon, a spiky African fruit; hilsa, a beloved Bengali fish; haggis, Scotland's national dish; and hiyashi chuka, a Japanese cold ramen.
What breakfast foods start with H?
Breakfast foods that start with H include hash browns, huevos rancheros, ham, home fries, hotcakes, hard-boiled eggs, hash, honey, hot chocolate and hoecakes, plus Southern favorites like hush puppies and grits served with ham.
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