100 FOODS THAT START WITH THE LETTER Q (WITH IMAGES)

Hi readers, Srima here again with a new post in our series of alphabetical lists of food names. Today’s letter is Q. As usual, I’ll be sharing 100 food names that start with this letter. So, let’s dive in and start exploring!

1. Quahog

2. Quail

3. Quail curry

4. Quail eggs

5. Quark (cheese)

6. Quark bread

7. Quark cheesecake

8. Quark dip

9. Quark rolls

10. Quarktorte (German cheesecake)

11. Quatre-épices (spice mix)

12. Quatre-épices cookies

13. Quatre-épices pears

14. Quatre-quarts (French pound cake)

15. Quatre-quarts cake

16. Queen Anne cherry

17. Queen Anne’s lace (edible flowers)

18. Queen apple

19. Queen cake

20. Queen of puddings

21. Queen olive

22. Quench (drink)

23. Quenelle

24. Quenepa (fruit)

25. Quercetin capsules (supplement)

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
1	Quahog	Shellfish	USA	Soups, chowder	Briny	No	It’s the official shell of Rhode Island!
2	Quail	Poultry	Europe/Asia	Roasted, grilled	Delicate, gamey	No	Quail is considered a gourmet delicacy worldwide.
3	Quail curry	Dish	South Asia	Main course	Spicy, savory	No	Popular in Indian and Pakistani cuisine.
4	Quail eggs	Egg	Asia/Europe	Boiled, pickled	Rich and creamy	No	Much smaller than chicken eggs but packed with nutrients.
5	Quark (cheese)	Dairy	Germany	Spread, desserts	Mild and tangy	No	It’s a fresh cheese rich in protein and probiotics.
6	Quark bread	Bread	Germany	Breakfast/snack	Savory	No	Made with quark for extra moisture and softness.
7	Quark cheesecake	Dessert	Central Europe	Dessert	Light, creamy	No	Often lighter than traditional cream cheese cakes.
8	Quark dip	Dip	Germany	Appetizer	Savory, herby	No	Often mixed with garlic, herbs, or chives.
9	Quark rolls	Bread	Germany	Snack	Soft, slightly tangy	No	Popular in German bakeries as breakfast rolls.
10	Quarktorte (German cheesecake)	Dessert	Germany	Dessert	Rich and fluffy	No	Uses quark instead of cream cheese.
11	Quatre-épices (spice mix)	Spice	France	Seasoning	Warm, spicy	Yes	Means “four spices”: pepper, nutmeg, clove, ginger.
12	Quatre-épices cookies	Cookie	France	Dessert/snack	Spiced	Yes	Infused with the famous French spice blend.
13	Quatre-épices pears	Dessert	France	Dessert	Spiced, sweet	Yes	Pears poached or baked with the spice mix.
14	Quatre-quarts (French pound cake)	Cake	France	Dessert	Buttery	No	Named for equal parts of 4 ingredients.
15	Quatre-quarts cake	Cake	France	Snack/dessert	Sweet	No	French version of pound cake; moist and dense.
16	Queen Anne cherry	Fruit	USA	Fresh/snack	Sweet-tart	Yes	These cherries are light-red and juicy.
17	Queen Anne’s lace (edible flowers)	Flower	Europe	Garnish	Mild	Yes	Wildflower sometimes used in salads.
18	Queen apple	Fruit	New Zealand	Raw/snack	Sweet and crunchy	Yes	A premium apple variety with great shelf life.
19	Queen cake	Cake	UK	Dessert	Sweet	No	Mini cupcakes often topped with currants.
20	Queen of puddings	Dessert	UK	Dessert	Sweet, fruity	No	Made with breadcrumbs, jam, and meringue.
21	Queen olive	Fruit	Mediterranean	Garnish, snacking	Briny	Yes	Larger than typical olives, often stuffed.
22	Quench (drink)	Beverage	Modern/Brand	Hydration	Fruity, refreshing	Yes	Often marketed as a sports or energy drink.
23	Quenelle	Dumpling	France	Main/side	Delicate, savory	No	Usually made from fish or meat paste.
24	Quenepa (fruit)	Fruit	Caribbean	Snacking	Tangy-sweet	Yes	Also called Spanish lime or limoncillo.
25	Quercetin capsules (supplement)	Supplement	Global	Health	Neutral	Yes	A flavonoid antioxidant found in many fruits.

26. Quercetin-enriched tea

27. Quercetin-rich foods

28. Quercus (acorns used in cooking)

29. Quesadilla

30. Quesito (Puerto Rican pastry)

31. Queso

32. Queso blanco

33. Queso flameado

34. Queso fresco

35. Queso fundido

36. Quest bars (protein bars)

37. Quetsch (type of plum)

38. Quetzalcoatl cake (named after the Aztec god)

39. Quetzalcoatlus (fantasy dish named after the pterosaur, for fun)

40. Quiche

41. Quiche Lorraine

42. Quick bread

43. Quick oats

44. Quick pickle

45. Quick polenta

46. Quick tapioca pudding

47. Quick yeast bread

48. Quick-cook rice

49. Quick-cooking barley

50. Quick-cooking grits

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
26	Quercetin-enriched tea	Beverage	Modern	Health drink	Mild	Yes	Tea boosted with antioxidant quercetin.
27	Quercetin-rich foods	Superfood	Global	Health	Varies	Yes	Includes apples, onions, and berries.
28	Quercus (acorns used in cooking)	Nuts/seed	Global	Bread, porridge	Nutty, earthy	Yes	Acorns from oak trees were once staple food.
29	Quesadilla	Dish	Mexico	Main course	Cheesy, savory	No	Classic Mexican flatbread filled with cheese.
30	Quesito (Puerto Rican pastry)	Pastry	Puerto Rico	Dessert/snack	Sweet, cheesy	No	Flaky pastry filled with sweet cream cheese.
31	Queso	Dip	Mexico/USA	Appetizer	Cheesy	No	Popular melted cheese dip in Tex-Mex cuisine.
32	Queso blanco	Cheese	Latin America	Topping, stuffing	Mild, crumbly	No	Means “white cheese” in Spanish.
33	Queso flameado	Dish	Mexico	Appetizer	Melty, spicy	No	Cheese dish flambéed with alcohol at the table.
34	Queso fresco	Cheese	Mexico	Salads, tacos	Fresh, crumbly	No	A soft, unaged Mexican cheese.
35	Queso fundido	Cheese dish	Mexico	Dip, filling	Rich, gooey	No	Hot cheese dip often served with chorizo.
36	Quest bars (protein bars)	Snack	USA	Fitness snack	Sweet	Depends	Popular among gym-goers and keto followers.
37	Quetsch (type of plum)	Fruit	France/Germany	Preserves, brandy	Sweet-tart	Yes	Used to make plum schnapps.
38	Quetzalcoatl cake (named after the Aztec god)	Dessert	Mexico	Dessert	Chocolate, spiced	No	Inspired by Mesoamerican legend.
39	Quetzalcoatlus (fantasy dish)	Fictional	Imagined	Novelty	Unknown	No	A fun fantasy-themed prehistoric “dish.”
40	Quiche	Pie	France	Main/breakfast	Savory	No	Egg-based dish often served cold or warm.
41	Quiche Lorraine	Pie	France	Main/breakfast	Cheesy, savory	No	Classic version with bacon and cream.
42	Quick bread	Baked	USA	Snack/breakfast	Savory or sweet	Yes	No yeast—rises with baking soda or powder.
43	Quick oats	Grain	Global	Breakfast	Mild	Yes	Cook faster than traditional oats.
44	Quick pickle	Condiment	Global	Side, garnish	Sour, tangy	Yes	Made in hours, not days, using vinegar.
45	Quick polenta	Grain	Italy	Side dish	Corny, soft	Yes	Instant version of traditional cornmeal porridge.
46	Quick tapioca pudding	Dessert	USA	Dessert	Sweet, creamy	No	Uses small pearl tapioca for fast cooking.
47	Quick yeast bread	Bread	USA	Snack/meal	Soft	No	Combines yeast and baking powder for speed.
48	Quick-cook rice	Grain	Global	Side dish	Neutral	Yes	Pre-steamed rice that cooks faster than raw.
49	Quick-cooking barley	Grain	Global	Soups, stews	Nutty	Yes	Parboiled for speed in modern kitchens.
50	Quick-cooking grits	Grain	USA	Breakfast	Earthy, mild	Yes	Southern U.S. staple with shorter prep time.

51. Quick-cooking tapioca

52. Quillback (fish)

53. Quilled cinnamon sticks

54. Quilled cloves

55. Quilled fish fillet

56. Quilted maple syrup

57. Quilted quince dessert

58. Quince

59. Quince chutney

60. Quince compote

61. Quince jam

62. Quince jelly

63. Quince mustard

64. Quince paste

65. Quince pie

66. Quince tarte Tatin

67. Quinceanera cake

68. Quinoa

69. Quinoa and beet salad

70. Quinoa and black bean salad

71. Quinoa and chickpea stew

72. Quinoa and vegetable stir-fry

73. Quinoa burger

74. Quinoa cereal

75. Quinoa chia pudding

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
51	Quick-cooking tapioca	Grain	Global	Desserts, puddings	Neutral	Yes	Precooked tapioca for faster preparation.
52	Quillback (fish)	Seafood	North America	Main course	Mild	No	Often confused with carp; edible freshwater fish.
53	Quilled cinnamon sticks	Spice	India/Sri Lanka	Flavoring	Warm, sweet	Yes	Made by curling dried cinnamon bark.
54	Quilled cloves	Spice	Indonesia	Flavoring	Pungent, sweet	Yes	Used whole in spice blends and mulled drinks.
55	Quilled fish fillet	Seafood	Gourmet/Modern	Fine dining	Varies	No	Decorative rolled fillet presentation.
56	Quilted maple syrup	Syrup	Canada	Pancakes, desserts	Sweet	Yes	Sold in traditional quilted glass bottles.
57	Quilted quince dessert	Dessert	Middle East	Dessert	Sweet, floral	Yes	Layered quince treat resembling patchwork.
58	Quince	Fruit	Asia/Europe	Preserves, baking	Tart, floral	Yes	Usually cooked before eating due to astringency.
59	Quince chutney	Condiment	India/UK	Side, flavoring	Sour-sweet	Yes	Perfect with cheese and meats.
60	Quince compote	Dessert	Europe	Dessert, topping	Sweet-tart	Yes	Slow-cooked quince in syrupy sauce.
61	Quince jam	Spread	Middle East	Bread topping	Sweet, tangy	Yes	Bright pink color develops when cooked.
62	Quince jelly	Spread	Europe	Bread, cheese	Floral, tart	Yes	Clear jelly made from quince juice.
63	Quince mustard	Condiment	Italy	With meats, cheeses	Sweet-spicy	Yes	Called “mostarda di frutta” in Italy.
64	Quince paste	Preserve	Spain	Paired with cheese	Sweet	Yes	Known as “membrillo” in Spanish cuisine.
65	Quince pie	Dessert	Europe	Dessert	Sweet-tart	Yes	Baked like apple pie with aromatic twist.
66	Quince tarte Tatin	Dessert	France	Upside-down tart	Caramelized	Yes	French twist using caramelized quince.
67	Quinceanera cake	Dessert	Latin America	Celebration	Sweet	No	Extravagant cake for 15th birthday parties.
68	Quinoa	Grain	Andes	Side/main dish	Nutty	Yes	Ancient grain with all nine essential amino acids.
69	Quinoa and beet salad	Salad	Modern	Healthy meal	Earthy, fresh	Yes	Colorful and packed with nutrients.
70	Quinoa and black bean salad	Salad	Fusion	Meal	Savory	Yes	Protein-packed vegan meal option.
71	Quinoa and chickpea stew	Stew	Global	Main course	Spiced	Yes	Hearty vegan-friendly stew.
72	Quinoa and vegetable stir-fry	Main	Modern	Meal	Savory	Yes	A healthier twist on rice stir-fry.
73	Quinoa burger	Patty	Modern	Main	Nutty, savory	Yes	Popular vegetarian burger alternative.
74	Quinoa cereal	Breakfast	Modern	Breakfast	Mild	Yes	Flaked quinoa often served with milk or yogurt.
75	Quinoa chia pudding	Dessert	Modern	Dessert/snack	Nutty, creamy	Yes	Vegan superfood treat with fiber and protein.

76. Quinoa chocolate cake

77. Quinoa crackers

78. Quinoa crepes

79. Quinoa flakes

80. Quinoa flour

81. Quinoa pasta

82. Quinoa pilaf

83. Quinoa risotto

84. Quinoa salad

85. Quinoa sushi

86. Quinoa tabbouleh

87. Quinoa veggie burger

88. Quinoa-stuffed peppers

89. Quipu (edible seaweed)

90. Quirche (Sardinian cheese)

91. Quirk (homemade soda or fermented drink)

92. Quoddy (named after Quoddy Head, potentially a local dish in that area)

93. Quorn (meat substitute)

94. Quorn cutlets

95. Quorn mince

96. Quorn paella

97. Quorn tacos

98. Quorn tikka masala

99. Qurabiya (Middle Eastern almond cookie)

100. Qurs (type of Ayurvedic medicine, sometimes edible)

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
76	Quinoa chocolate cake	Dessert	Modern	Dessert	Rich, nutty	Yes	Gluten-free cake using quinoa instead of flour.
77	Quinoa crackers	Snack	Global	Snack	Nutty, crisp	Yes	Crunchy crackers made from quinoa flour or seeds.
78	Quinoa crepes	Breakfast	Fusion	Breakfast, snack	Soft, earthy	Yes	Light, gluten-free crepes made with quinoa flour.
79	Quinoa flakes	Cereal	Modern	Breakfast	Mild	Yes	Steamed and rolled quinoa used like oats.
80	Quinoa flour	Flour	Andes	Baking	Nutty	Yes	High-protein gluten-free flour alternative.
81	Quinoa pasta	Pasta	Modern	Main dishes	Neutral	Yes	Gluten-free pasta alternative using quinoa flour.
82	Quinoa pilaf	Main	Global	Meal side	Savory	Yes	Cooked quinoa with veggies and spices like rice pilaf.
83	Quinoa risotto	Main	Fusion	Entree	Creamy, earthy	Yes	Healthy twist on classic risotto using quinoa.
84	Quinoa salad	Salad	Modern	Meal or side	Fresh, nutty	Yes	One of the most popular modern healthy salads.
85	Quinoa sushi	Main	Fusion	Sushi	Neutral	Yes	Used in place of sticky rice for gluten-free rolls.
86	Quinoa tabbouleh	Salad	Middle East	Appetizer	Herby, tangy	Yes	A gluten-free take on classic tabbouleh.
87	Quinoa veggie burger	Main	Modern	Sandwich	Savory	Yes	Popular plant-based patty option.
88	Quinoa-stuffed peppers	Main	Global	Baked entree	Earthy, hearty	Yes	Stuffed bell peppers with quinoa mix inside.
89	Quipu (edible seaweed)	Seaweed	Peru (name inspired)	Side, snack	Salty, marine	Yes	Creative dish named after Andean “knot cords.”
90	Quirche (Sardinian cheese)	Dairy	Italy	Cheese board	Sharp, rich	No	Rare regional cheese made from sheep milk.
91	Quirk (homemade soda or fermented drink)	Beverage	Modern	Drink	Fruity, fizzy	Yes	Playful name for craft or probiotic sodas.
92	Quoddy	Dish	Maine, USA	Seafood	Varies	No	Likely a local seafood-based specialty.
93	Quorn (meat substitute)	Meat alternative	UK	Main	Savory	No*	Made from mycoprotein; some versions are vegan.
94	Quorn cutlets	Main	UK	Main dish	Neutral	No*	Meatless cutlet often used in vegan/vegetarian meals.
95	Quorn mince	Meat substitute	UK	Stir-fries, pasta	Umami	No*	High-protein alternative to ground meat.
96	Quorn paella	Main	Fusion	Main dish	Savory	No*	Vegetarian take on Spanish paella with Quorn.
97	Quorn tacos	Main	Fusion	Tacos	Savory	No*	Used instead of meat in taco filling.
98	Quorn tikka masala	Main	Fusion	Curry	Spicy, rich	No*	Popular vegetarian Indian-style curry option.
99	Qurabiya (Middle Eastern almond cookie)	Dessert	Middle East	Sweet snack	Nutty, sweet	No	Crisp almond-based shortbread-style treat.
100	Qurs (Ayurvedic edible medicine)	Herbal	India	Health	Bitter/herbal	Sometimes	Used in traditional medicine, sometimes chewable.