
Slip up: Ciabatta was originally called "ciabatta polesana," a "slipper" from the Italian area where it derived from.

Pep up on a plate: Tiramisu means "pick me up," which its mix of sugar and caffeine does perfectly.

Lightbulb moment: Chicken tikka masala is said to have been invented by a Glasgow restaurateur in the 1970s.

Shrinks with age: Cavendish bananas have replaced the once-ubiquitous "Big Mike" variety which, though larger and tastier, were hit by disease.

Sliced and diced: Most baby carrots are chopped down versions of regular carrots.

Instant classic: Taiwanese chef Peng Chang-kuei invented General Tso's Chicken in 1955.

Quick fix: Mexican chef Ignacio Anaya whipped up a plate of nachos for visitors in 1940.

Shocker: Hawaiian pizza was invented, believe it or not, in Canada.

Change is good: Spaghetti alla carbonara is a corruption of Italy's older gricia dish.

Given away: Ruth Wakefield sold her chocolate chip cookie recipe to Nestlé for just $1.