Bake-Off
The first Pillsbury "Bake-Off" (then officially titled the "Grand National Recipe and Baking Contest") took place in 1949 at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The name…
Baked Alaska
"Baked Alaska" is claimed by the New York City restaurant Delmonico's. Just about every 19th century dish is claimed by Delmonico's. It's very clear that forms of the dish…
Baked Bads (opposite of “baked goods”)
"Good" is the opposite of "bad" and "evil." There are "baked goods," but there are no "baked bads" or "baked evils." "Then tell me…
Baked Evils (opposite of “baked goods”)
"Good" is the opposite of "bad" and "evil." There are "baked goods," but there are no "baked bads" or "baked evils." "Then tell me…
Baking Powder
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia; Baking powderBaking powder is a dry chemical leavening agent used in cooking, mainly baking. It is most often found in quick breads like pancakes, waffles, and…
Baking Soda
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Sodium bicarbonateSodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate is the chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is…
Baldie or Baldy (pretzel without salt)
A pretzel without added salt is called a "baldie" (occasionally spelled "baldy"). "Baldy" pretzel is cited in print from 1955. The Anderson Pretzel Bakery (Lancaster,…
Baleada (Honduran burrito)
"Baleadas" are a Honduran version of "burritos." A wheat flour tortilla is folded in half and filled with beans, crumbled cheese and sour cream, and often with other ingredients…
Balkan Burger (pljeskavica)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: PljeskavicaPljeskavica (Serbian: Пљескавица) is a patty dish popular in most of the Balkans. Pljeskavica is eaten in Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia,…
Balloon Juice (seltzer or soda water)
"Balloon juice" in diner lingo means seltzer or carbonated soda water. The carbonation fills one up, like a blown balloon. The term "balloon juice" has been cited in print since…
Baloney (nonsense)
Entry in progress -- B.P. (Oxford English Dictionary)baloney | boloney, n. and int.Etymology: Commonly regarded as < Bologna n. (sausage) but the connection remains conjectural.slang (orig.…
Banana Balls (crazy)
"Banana balls" is slang for crazy. "Bananas" -- without "balls" -- has long meant "crazy." Both "banana" and "balls" are part of a…
Banana Breeze (pie)
The "Banana Breeze" pie was invented by Kellogg's; Kellogg's Corn Flake Crumbs are to be used for the crust. A recipe advertisement for "Banana Breeze" appeared in…
Banana Oil (slang for “nonsense”)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Milt GrossMilt Gross (March 4, 1895 – November 29, 1953), was an American comic strip and comic book writer, illustrator, and animator. He wrote his comics in…
Banana Republic
The banana-growing nations of Central America were called "banana republics' in the 1900s. Short story writer O. Henry (1862-1910) used the term "banana republic" in several of…
Banana Split
The origin of the "banana split" (a dish of bananas, ice cream, and fruit syrup or fruit topping, usually with crushed nuts, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries) is much in debate.…
Bananageddon (banana + Armageddon)
"Bananageddon" (banana + Armageddon) is a term to describe a shortage of bananas. "Bananageddon" was the name of a computer game and was cited on Twitter in December 2008.…
Bandwich (sandwich provided for a band)
A band that plays music at various functions (such as weddings) usually doesn't eat what the invited guests do. Sandwiches are often provided for the band, and these have been called…
Bánh Mì (Vietnamese sandwich)
Bánh mì is a Vietnamese sandwich, served in a French baguette and often containing a pork filling. Pickled carrots, daikon, onions, cilantro, and mayonnaise are also usually included in the…
Banoconut (banana + coconut) Cream Pie
The website Chow.com published a "Banoconut Cream Pie Recipe" on June 26, 2009 and featured the pie in a 2011 photo gallery of "Comfort Foods We Love." The word…