Foods that start with F: A comprehensive list of all kinds of food, dishes, and ingredients that begin with the letter F! With everything from fruits and veggies all the way to desserts, you are bound to find something you want to try! There are so many tasty foods that all begin with the letter F!
49 Foods That Start With The Letter F
I've been having so much fun completing all of these alphabet challenges! They've been giving me a chance to sit down and think about all the foods I know as well as learn about some new ones that I want to try!
This list is loaded with classic recipes and ingredients from around the world! It's time to pick out which foods you want to try next!
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- 49 Foods That Start With The Letter F
- 🍉 Fruits That Start With F
- 1. Figs
- 2. Frogmore Early
- 🥕 Vegetables & Nuts That Start With F
- 3. Fava Beans
- 4. Filbert
- 5. French Beans
- 🧂 Condiments, Herbs, & Spices That Start With F
- 6. Farina
- 7. Fennel
- 8. Fenugreek
- 9. Flaxseed
- 10. Flour
- 🍹 Drinks That Start With F
- 11. Float
- 12. Frappe
- 🍽️ Appetizers & Snacks That Start With F
- 13. Feta Cheese
- 14. Flatbread
- 15. Flour Tortillas
- 16. Focaccia
- 17. Fondue
- 18. Fontina
- 19. Fourme D’Ambert
- 20. French Fries
- 21. French Onion Dip
- 22. Fritters
- 🥬 Vegetarian Dishes That Start With F
- 23. Falafel
- 24. Farfalle
- 25. Fedelini
- 26. Fettucine
- 27. Flapjacks
- 28. French Toast
- 29. Fried Rice
- 30. Frittata
- 31. Fruit Salad
- 🥩 Meat Dishes That Start With F
- 32. Fajitas
- 33. Filet Mignon
- 34. Fish
- 35. Flank Steak
- 36. Flounder
- 37. Forerib
- 38. Fowl
- 39. Frankfurters
- 40. French Onion Soup
- 41. Fried Chicken
- 🍰 Desserts That Start With F
- 42. Fasnacht
- 43. Filo Pastry
- 44. Flan
- 45. Fondant Icing
- 46. Frangipane
- 47. Frosting
- 48. Fruitcake
- 49. Fudge
- 📋 Recipe
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🍉 Fruits That Start With F
1. Figs
A teardrop-shaped fruit with a honey-like flavor. Enjoy them raw or use them to make some homemade jam!
2. Frogmore Early
A type of cherry that is yellow in color and has a very sweet flavor. Check out all of my favorite varieties of cherries for cherry pie here!
🥕 Vegetables & Nuts That Start With F
3. Fava Beans
A type of broad bean that is commonly enjoyed in salads and soups! You can also snack on them raw if you like!
4. Filbert
Filbert is just another name for hazelnuts! You can enjoy them raw or roasted.
5. French Beans
A green bean is cut lengthwise into strips (also called haricots verts). You can sautee them with some butter for an easy and tasty side!
🧂 Condiments, Herbs, & Spices That Start With F
6. Farina
A finely milled wheat product used primarily for cereal. Typically, it is made from vegetables such as potatoes or cassava.
7. Fennel
From the carrot family and native to the Mediterranean this vegetable has a licorice flavor. Fun fact: the entire fennel plant is edible (so it is actually both a vegetable and an herb!)
8. Fenugreek
Fenugreek is a clover-like herb that is most commonly used in Indian recipes. The seeds have a flavor that is similar to maple syrup.
9. Flaxseed
Flax is grown as a crop for textiles. The seed has become very popular for its health benefits as it contains helpful fats, antioxidants, and fiber.
10. Flour
Flour is a powder that is produced by grinding up different things like roots, grains, seeds, or nuts. There are a ton of different varieties of flour that all have their own unique uses.
All-Purpose flour is the most common variety of flour that is used as a base in many baked goods or as a thickener in sauces or gravies. There is also cake flour, bread flour, whole wheat flour, oat flour, coconut flour, and more!
🍹 Drinks That Start With F
11. Float
Combine your favorite ice cream flavor and soda for a delicious drink called a float! The most popular combination is Root Beer and vanilla ice cream, but you can make it with any variety of soda or ice cream you like!
12. Frappe
A frappe is a Greek type of iced coffee drink usually made from instant coffee, sugar, and milk or cream. You can buy them at your local coffee chain or make them at home!
🍽️ Appetizers & Snacks That Start With F
13. Feta Cheese
A slightly grainy Greek cheese made with either sheep milk or goat milk or a combination of both. If you find feta cheese that is made with cow's milk, it isn't the real thing (in fact, you'll commonly see it called 'feta-style' cheese).
14. Flatbread
Most varieties of flatbread are unleavened and made without yeast. The main ingredients are flour, water, and salt. The dough is rolled out and then baked.
15. Flour Tortillas
Flour tortillas are actually a type of flatbread that is incredibly popular in Mexican cuisine. You'll find them used for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and more!
16. Focaccia
A type of bread using yeast, olive oil, and flour. It has a similar ingredient makeup to pizza dough. However, instead of being baked immediately, focaccia is given time to rise.
17. Fondue
Traditionally, fondue is a dish consisting of melted cheese that is served in a communal pot for dipping! You can dip meat, vegetables, and bread into the pot for an extra tasty snack or appetizer. Take a look at the best kinds of cheese to use for fondue!
Additionally, you can enjoy melted chocolate in the same way (called chocolate fondue).
18. Fontina
A type of semi-hard cheese that is both rich and creamy. It is made from cow's milk and has flavors that are sweet and pungent.
19. Fourme D’Ambert
This is a variety of blue cheese that originates from France. It is made from raw cow's milk and actually dates back as far as Roman times!
20. French Fries
French fries are an incredibly popular dish all around the world! They feature potatoes that have been sliced into thin sticks and then fried.
21. French Onion Dip
This popular American dip is sometimes referred to as a California Dip. It uses sour cream, onion, and a special seasoning blend.
22. Fritters
Fritters is actually a term used for any food that has been dough battered and fried. You'll find kinds of fritters that are sweet as well as savory!
🥬 Vegetarian Dishes That Start With F
23. Falafel
A middle-eastern deep-fried ball made of chickpeas and/or fava beans. These balls can be enjoyed as a snack, on top of a salad, or loaded into a wrap!
24. Farfalle
A type of pasta that looks like a bow-tie (also called bow-tie pasta). It's commonly used in different types of pasta salad.
25. Fedelini
A type of pasta that is extremely fine and long. It is similar to thin spaghetti (although angel hair pasta is still thinner).
26. Fettucine
A long and wide Italian pasta. It is most commonly enjoyed with alfredo sauce, but you can mix in your favorite protein (like chicken alfredo!)
27. Flapjacks
Flapjacks are another name for pancakes in the US or a type of oat bar in the UK. They are a sweet breakfast treat!
28. French Toast
A breakfast item where bread is soaked in eggs and then fried. It is sometimes served with butter and syrup.
29. Fried Rice
Fried rice is exactly what the name implies- rice that has been fried in a wok! You'll commonly see fried rice in Asian cuisine. While you can enjoy plain fried rice, you will usually see it with added veggies or meats!
30. Frittata
This delicious breakfast option is a fried Italian egg dish similar to a crustless quiche. Load it up with all of your favorite veggies, herbs, and cheeses!
31. Fruit Salad
Fruit salad is exactly what it sounds like- a salad made of fruit! There aren't any rules with it, simply mix together all of your favorite fruits and then enjoy!
🥩 Meat Dishes That Start With F
32. Fajitas
A dish where strips of meat are grilled and served alongside tortillas and toppings such as cheese or salsa. Try out my steak, chicken, or shrimp fajitas!
33. Filet Mignon
A very tender cut of beef from the tenderloin of the cow. It is well-known for how tender and incredibly flavorful it is!
34. Fish
There are so many different varieties of fish with differing textures and flavors that can be enjoyed in all kinds of different ways! Try out some fried catfish, grilled swordfish, or baked salmon!
35. Flank Steak
A lean cut of beef from the abdominal area of a cow. This cut is relatively inexpensive yet still super flavorful!
36. Flounder
A mild-tasting flat fish that is found at the bottom of the ocean. It has a mild flavor that is slightly sweet as well as a nice flaky texture.
37. Forerib
The forerib is comprised of the first five bones of the loin. This cut of beef has a lot of fat marbling which creates a lot of flavors and extra tender meat!
38. Fowl
The term 'fowl' simply refers to a bird such as a chicken or a turkey.
39. Frankfurters
Frankfurters are a type of German sausage that is incredibly similar to American hot dogs. However, Frankfurters can only come from Frankfurt, Germany.
Take a look at my post which is all about frankfurters!
40. French Onion Soup
A classic French soup made with beef stock and caramelized onions served with bread on top covered with cheese.
41. Fried Chicken
Chicken that has been battered and then deep fried (try my oven variation here!)
🍰 Desserts That Start With F
42. Fasnacht
A type of German doughnut that is traditionally enjoyed before Lent. It uses up any lard or sugar that you may have on hand before you start fasting!
43. Filo Pastry
Greek type of pastry used in dishes like baklava. Typically the dough is rolled very thin and then stacked with oil brushed on between layers.
44. Flan
A sweet egg-based custard dessert that is baked in a water bath in the oven. The creamy custard is then flipped from the pan to reveal a sweet caramel topping.
45. Fondant Icing
Fondant is a firm, moldable type of icing that is usually rolled out and then draped over cakes for decoration.
46. Frangipane
A type of almond-flavored custard that is typically used in both cakes and pastries. It is made from ground almonds, butter, sugar, some flour, and eggs.
47. Frosting
A sweet and creamy topping made from sugar that is most commonly used to top cakes and cupcakes (read about the differences between frosting, icing, and glazes here).
Additionally, the flavor of the frosting can easily be changed by adding more ingredients. Try out some peanut butter buttercream, chocolate buttercream, or vanilla bean buttercream!
48. Fruitcake
A spiced cake that is packed with dried fruit and nuts. You will also commonly see it soaked in alcohol to age it.
Take a look at my fruitcake bars, fruitcake cookies, fruitcake shortbread squares, fruitcake truffles, and fruitcake magic bars!
49. Fudge
Fudge is a type of candy that is made by mixing together sugar, butter, and milk, and heating it to a specific temperature. Of course, there are also variations of fudge that can be made in the microwave (so that they are extra easy!)
I have an entire guide on how to make fudge! Additionally, you can go ahead and check out my Christmas fudge and peanut butter fudge as well!
Is there anything that I am missing from this list of delicious desserts, breakfasts, international foods, fruits, greens, and more starting with the letter F? Leave a comment and let me know below!
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📋 Recipe
Foods That Start With F: Grilled Filet Mignon (+More Tasty Food Ideas!)
Ingredients
- 1 pound filet mignon (thick-cut steaks, about 4 ounces each)
- 2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- To begin, set up your grill for two-zone cooking and preheat it to high heat (450°F+ / 232°C+), and clean and oil the grates.
- While the grill is preheating, remove the steaks from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature.1 pound filet mignon
- Immediately before cooking, generously season all sides of the steaks with Kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper.2 teaspoon Kosher salt, 2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Place the steaks over the direct heat and close the lid of the grill. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side.
- After the steaks are seared, move them to the indirect heat and close the lid of the grill. Cook until they reach an internal temperature of 125°F (51°C).
- Transfer the filet mignon steaks to a serving platter or cutting board and loosely cover them with aluminum foil. Allow the meat to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- You'll want to make sure your steaks are completely thawed out before getting started.
- For even cooking, remove your steaks from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking to take the chill off.
- After the steaks are removed from the grill, they will continue to rise in temperature for an additional 5°F while they are resting (called 'carryover cooking').
- You can cook your steaks on the stovetop as well! Heat ½ tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat in a cast iron skillet. Once hot, sear the steaks for 2-3 minutes per side. After flipping to the second side, baste the steaks with butter for extra flavor!
- I recommend enjoying filet mignon when it is cooked medium-rare. Take a look at this guide to beef internal temperatures for more information.
- To store: Keep any leftover steaks in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- To reheat: To reheat steak, you'll want to warm it in the oven at 250°F (120°C) until warmed through.
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