Behind Your Favorite Dishes: Guess the Names! (2)

[A] Fettuccine Alfredo | This dish was created by Alfredo di Lelio in Rome and became popular after Hollywood stars tried it.

[D] Graham Cracker | Sylvester Graham invented these to promote health and suppress “immoral desires,” part of his temperance movement.

[B] Melba Toast | Named after opera singer Nellie Melba, this toast was created as an accompaniment to her favorite dessert, Peach Melba.

[C] Carpaccio | Named after Venetian painter Vittore Carpaccio, this dish features thinly sliced raw beef, reflecting his colorful, delicate art.

[A] Sacher Torte | Created by Franz Sacher for Prince Wenzel of Austria, this cake saved the day and became Vienna’s most famous dessert.

[B] Victoria Sponge | Queen Victoria’s go-to tea treat.

[D] Shirley Temple | Non-alcoholic fizz that’s as sweet as the star herself.

[B] Bloody Mary | A hangover cure with a royal twist, named after Queen Mary I of England.

[C] Bellini | Named for artist Giovanni Bellini, the drink was created in Venice and became a classic in cocktail culture.

[A] Chicken à la King | A room-service favorite named for the famous singer who inspired it, often attributed to a chef at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.

[C] Beef Oscar | Named after King Oscar II of Sweden, this dish combines luxurious ingredients from land and sea.

[D] Kaiserschmarrn | A dish beloved by Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria, it became a classic in Viennese cuisine.

[C] Margarita | A drink created for socialites at a party, named after Margarita Sames.

[A] Pimm’s Cup | Named for James Pimm, a London oyster bar owner who created it as a refreshing drink for his customers.

[D] Bismarck Pancake | Named after Otto von Bismarck, this hearty pancake became a favorite in German-speaking regions.

[B] Omelette Arnold Bennett | Created at the Savoy Hotel for the novelist Arnold Bennett, this dish is a luxurious breakfast option.

[C] Veal Orloff | Created by a French chef for Prince Orloff of Russia, this rich dish became a French classic.

[A] Filet Rossini | Named after composer Gioachino Rossini, this dish is rich in both flavor and luxury, just like his operas.

[B] Steak Diane | A dish fit for high society, named after the fashionable Diane de Poitiers.

[D] Sandwich | The Earl of Sandwich invented this meal so he could keep playing cards without leaving the table.