Behind Your Favorite Dishes: Guess the Names! (1)

[A] Caesar Salad | Named after Caesar Cardini, an Italian chef who invented this salad in Tijuana in 1924 when he had limited ingredients on hand.

[C] Salisbury Steak | Dr. James Salisbury advocated eating lean beef for digestion issues, and this dish became widely associated with his dietary recommendations.

[B] Reuben Sandwich | Reuben Kulakofsky, a grocer in Omaha, invented the Reuben sandwich during a poker game, and it became a deli classic.

[C] Beef Wellington | Named after the Duke of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, this dish celebrates the victory with its luxurious ingredients.

[D] Crêpes Suzette | Created by French chef Auguste Escoffier for **Prince Edward VII** of the United Kingdom, these crêpes were flambéed tableside in honor of the royal guest.

[D] Pavlova | Created for Anna Pavlova, the famous Russian ballerina, after her performance in New Zealand, this dessert's lightness reflects her delicate dance.

[C] Cobb Salad | Bob Cobb, the owner of the Brown Derby restaurant, invented this salad in the 1920s after a late-night raid of his fridge.

[B] Bananas Foster | Created by chef Paul Blangé at Brennan’s in New Orleans for his friend Richard Foster, a local banana magnate.

[A] Margherita Pizza | This pizza was created in 1889 to honor Queen Margherita of Savoy, using ingredients that reflected the colors of the Italian flag.

[C] Eggs Benedict | This dish was reportedly created at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York for a broker who was suffering from a hangover.

[D] Chicken Tetrazzini | Named for opera singer Luisa Tetrazzini, this creamy chicken-pasta dish became a household favorite after her performances.

[B] Peach Melba | Created by Auguste Escoffier for the famous soprano Nellie Melba, this dessert became famous for its combination of fruit and ice cream.

[A] Tarte Tatin | The famous upside-down apple tart was created accidentally by two French sisters who forgot to put the crust on the bottom of the pan.

[C] General Tso’s Chicken | A Chinese-American dish named after General Tso, though it was invented in the U.S. and popularized by Chinese restaurants.

[D] Garibaldi Biscuit | This biscuit was named for the Italian general Giuseppe Garibaldi, a hero in the unification of Italy.

[B] Crêpes Suzette | This dish was created by French chef Escoffier for Prince Edward VII, and was flambéed tableside for dramatic effect.

[C] Granny Smith Apple | Discovered by Maria Ann Smith in 1868, this tart green apple quickly gained popularity and became one of the world’s most common apple varieties.

[A] Arnold Palmer | The drink, named after the famous golfer, became a signature refreshment after he ordered it during a golf match.

[D] Beef Stroganoff | A dish named after Count Pavel Stroganov, it became a staple in Russian aristocratic cuisine, known for its rich, creamy sauce.

[B] Oysters Rockefeller | Named for John D. Rockefeller, these oysters were served at Antoine’s Restaurant in New Orleans, symbolizing luxury.