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Tournedos Rossini - A beef filet is served on French bread and topped with pâté. Traditionally, a Madeira demi-glace is added. The dish was named after the Italian composer, Gioachino Rossini.

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Reuben sandwich - Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing make up the Reuben sandwich. It was invented by Arnold Reuben, the owner of Reuben's Delicatessen.

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Pralines - Traditionally made in both Belgium and France, these luxury chocolates containing nuts were named after the French diplomat Marshal du Plessis-Praslin.

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Pizza Margherita - The first known pizza was topped with just tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. It was named after Queen Margherita of Savoy, who was the Queen of Italy at the time.

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Hass avocado - This type of avocado is the best-selling across the world. It was named after Rudolph Hass, who originally grew the variety.

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Eggs Benedict -

Eggs with either bacon or ham on a toasted English muffin and hollandaise sauce make up an Eggs Benedict. It was named after Lemuel Benedict, a Wall Street broker.

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Sandwich - The idea of placing ingredients between bread was not invented by John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, but it was popularized by him. Hence the name.

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Pavlova - A meringue-based dessert with fruit syrup and topped with fresh fruit, usually strawberries, this cake was named after the Russian ballet dancer, Anna Pavlova.

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Nachos - Corn chips are served with melted cheese, jalapenos, and often served with guacamole, salsa or sour cream. They were named after Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, who created them.

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Clementines - Somewhere between a sweet orange and a mandarin, the clementine is a spontaneous hybrid that grew in Algeria. It is named after the French missionary, Clément Rodier.

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Caesar salad - Lettuce, croutons, parmesan, olive oil, and lemon juice are the main components of the Caesar salad. It was named after Caesar Cardini, a restaurateur.

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Oysters Rockefeller - Cooked with parsley, butter, and breadcrumbs, this oyster dish was named after John D. Rockefeller because it was extremely rich, just like him!

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Luther burger - The bread off of a normal burger is changed by replacing it with donuts. This was named after the singer Luther Vandross, who was also a big fan of these burgers.

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Beef carpaccio -

Raw meat is sliced very thin and served raw, typically with parmesan, arugula, and lemon juice. It was named after Vittore Carpaccio, as he painted in very bright red colors.

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Cobb salad - Lettuce, endives, tomato, bacon, chicken, eggs, avocado, and Roquefort are the main ingredients of a Cobb salad. It was named after Robert Howard Cobb, the owner of the restaurant from where it originated.

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Stroganoff - The original recipe consists of beef with a sour cream sauce. There are many varieties on the recipe. It was named after the hugely rich and influential Russian Stroganoff family.

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Mozartkugel - This Austrian confection is made from dark chocolate with a nougat, marzipan, and pistachio center. It was, unsurprisingly, named after the famous composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

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Beef Wellington - A large beef filet is coated with Duxelles and pâté and wrapped in Parma ham, then covered in pastry and baked. It was named after Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington.

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Graham crackers - A sweet cracker that dates back to the 1880s, the Graham cracker is usually either honey or cinnamon flavored. It was named after Sylvester Graham, a Presbyterian minister.

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Chicken à la King -

Chicken with mushrooms and vegetables in a sherry sauce are the components of Chicken à la King. The dish was named after hotel proprietor, E. Clark King.

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Bananas Foster - Bananas and vanilla ice cream are served with a sweet liqueur sauce for this recipe. It was invented in New Orleans by restaurateur Owen Brennan, and he named it after his friend, Richard Foster.

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Salisbury steak - A dish made from ground beef and typically served with gravy or brown sauce. It is named after its inventor, James Salisbury, who promoted the idea of a meat-centered diet for good health.

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Bechamél sauce - A simple sauce made from butter, flour, and milk, it is an important part of several recipes, including lasagna. It was named after Louis de Béchamel, a French patron of the arts.

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Battenburg cake - A pink and yellow cake made with jam and marzipan, the Batttenburg cake was named to honor the marriage between Princess Victoria (granddaughter of Queen Victoria) and Prince Louis of Battenburg.

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Pastilles - The pastille is a candy with a soft inside and medium firm exterior, dusted with sugar. They are named after Giovanni Pastilla, an Italian confectioner.

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Victoria Sponge Cake - A relatively simple sponge cake with a cream and jam filling, the Victoria sponge cake was named after Queen Victoria, who was reportedly a fan of afternoon cake.

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Fettuccine Alfredo - A simple dish of pasta, butter, and parmesan, there are many varieties of the dish. It was named after Alfredo di Lelio, who was also its inventor.

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Boysenberries -

A hybrid of the blackberry, raspberry, dewberry, and loganberry, it was named after the person who originally grew the berry, Rudolph Boysen.

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