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Yum, yum! It's time for another list of foods starting with the letter Y. This article will explore more than 100 delicious dishes that start with "y." You'll find everything from breakfast to dessert and everything in between. These are all foods that start with the letter Y with a high chance that you can find them at your grocery store. Let's get started!
Foods that starts with Y
1. Yabby
Yabby is a kind of animal that lives in the water. It has claws and a hard shell on its back.
Yabby meat is often cooked with tomatoes, green onions, vinegar, and seasoning to make a dish called Yabby étoufée.
2. Yacon
Yacon is a vegetable. It looks like a turnip or potato but tastes sweet. You can cook it with other vegetables or use it to make dessert for your family.
3. Yak Jerky
Yak Jerky is meat from a Yak, an animal that lives in the mountains. It is usually made with tomatoes, green onions, and vinegar and put on bread or crackers.
4. Yakhni Pulao
Yakhni Pulao is a type of rice cooked in meat. It can be made with chicken, beef, or lamb, or any kind of meat. It is usually cooked with green peppers, garam masala, ginger, and salt.
5. Yakisoba
Yakisoba is a noodle dish that is popular in Japan. It is fried with cabbage, onions, carrots, and sometimes eggs. It can be made with chicken or seafood to make it more filling. Then, it can be sprinkled with seaweed flakes or bonito.
6. Yakitori
Yakitori is a food that is made by taking chicken and putting it on a stick. Then, you put sauce on the chicken and cook it. You can use different kinds of sauces like soy sauce or teriyaki sauce.
=>Yakitori can be used in recipes like Teriyaki Chicken Pizza where you would put some yakitori meat on top of pizza dough and then cover it with tomato paste, green onions, pineapples, bacon bits, pepperoni slices (this is optional), mozzarella cheese (this is optional), and then bake them for about 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
7. Yali Pear
Yali Pear is a fruit. It can be cooked with other fruits or used in recipes like apple pie where you would put the yali pear inside the pizza dough, and then put a pie crust on top of it.
8. Yam Bean
Yam bean is a type of vegetable. It can be eaten with other vegetables or used in recipes for desserts, like apple pie.
9. Yam Fritters
Yam Fritters are a type of food made up of mashed yams, milk, sugar, and flour. They can be used as a topping on ice cream or you can have them as a side dish if you're having yams for dinner.
10. Yam Gizdodo
Yam Gizdodo is a type of food that is made up of mashed yams, milk, sugar, and flour. It can be used as a topping on ice cream or you can have it as a side dish if you're having yams for dinner.
11. Yam Peppersoup
Yam Peppersoup is a kind of soup. If you like soups, you will probably like this one.
It is made with yam and peppers and it includes other ingredients like onion, garlic, ginger, and salt. It can be eaten with other soups or used in recipes for other dishes.
12. Yam Pockets
Yam pockets are a kind of food. They have a pocket on the outside and they are filled with potatoes or other vegetables. You can make them by cooking the yams, then put them in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
13. Yam Pudding
Yam pudding is a type of food that can be cooked with other foods or used in recipes.
=>You could use Yam pudding in a recipe for apple pie. You would put the Yam pudding inside the pizza dough and then put a pie crust on top of it.
14. Yam Rice
Yam Rice is a food that can be eaten with other foods or used in recipes. It can be either cooked with other vegetables or used to make desserts.
=>For example, you could use Yam Rice in a recipe for apple pie. You would put the Yam rice inside the pizza dough and then put a pie crust on top of it.
15. Yamarita
Yamarita is a drink. It is made from yam and orange juice.
=>Yamarita can be used in recipes like Yam-Oatmeal cookies where you would cook the yam with oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and butter.
=>Yamarita can also be mixed with other ingredients to make a recipe like Yam-Banana Smoothie where you would peel a banana and place it in the blender with some fresh yams that have been boiled for 15 minutes or until soft then mashed into liquid form.
16. Yams
Yams is a type of vegetable that can be eaten by itself or put in recipes like apple pie.
17. Yangmei Fruit
Yangmei is a type of fruit that children can eat. It can also be used in recipes for desserts like apple pie.
18. Yankee Pot Roast
Yankee Pot Roast is a type of vegetable. It can be eaten with other vegetables or used in recipes for desserts, like apple pie.
19. Yanpi
Yanpi is a type of vegetable. You can use it in recipes like apple pie.
20. Yardlong Beans
Yardlong Beans is a type of vegetable. It can be used in recipes like apple pie or in a soup with other vegetables.
21. Yassa
Yassa is a kind of food that can be used in recipes or by itself. It can be made with chicken. You put the Yassa inside the dough and then cover it with a crust.
22. Yautia
Yautia is a kind of vegetable. It can be used in recipes for desserts, like apple pie:
=>Cook the yautia with oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and butter. Put the Yassa inside the dough and then cover it with a crust.
23. Yeast
Yeast is a type of food that you need to make bread. You put the Yeast in a bowl and then add flour, sugar, and salt. Then you mix everything together until it becomes a dough. The dough can be kneaded with hands or with a machine called a breadmaker.
24. Yeast Cake
Yeast Cake is a type of food that you need to make bread. You put the yeast in a bowl and then add flour, sugar, and salt. Then you mix everything together until it becomes a dough. The dough can be kneaded with hands or with a machine called a breadmaker.
The Dough can be used in recipes like Apple Pie:
=>Cook the yautia with oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and butter for 15 minutes
25. Yellow Finn Potatoes
Yellow Finn Potatoes are a type of vegetable. They can be used in recipes like apple pie.
=>To make the apple pie, you could peel six potatoes, cut them up into small pieces, boil them for about 15 minutes or until they are soft, and then mash them into liquid form. Then you would put the mashed potatoes into a bowl with oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and butter for 15 minutes to let all the flavors mix together.
=>You would also need to have some apples for this recipe which can be peeled and sliced thinly or chopped finely so that there are at least three cups worth of apples in all. You would put these apples in a pot with water until they are cooked down so that there is at
26. Yellow Apple
The fruit that is called yellow apple can be used in recipes. You could cook the apple with oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and butter. Put this inside the dough and then cover it with a crust.
27. Yellow Beet
The yellow beet is a type of vegetable that can be eaten with other vegetables or used in recipes for desserts, like apple pie. To make the dish, you need to cook the yellow beet with oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and butter. Put this inside the dough and then cover it with a crust.
28. Yellow Bell Pepper
Yellow Bell pepper is a vegetable. It can be used in recipes for desserts, like apple pie. To make the dish, you need to cook the yellow beet with oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and butter. Put this inside the dough and then cover it with a crust.
29. Yellow Eye Beans
Yellow Eye beans are a type of bean that can be used in a dish. They are small and yellow. You need to cook the beans before you use them in a dish. You can also make Yellow Eye Bean Soup with yellow eye beans which you need to following to do so:
Ingredients:
- Yellow Eye Beans (½ lb)
- Chicken broth (4 cups)
- Onion (1 large, chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking Instructions: First, cook the beans before you put them in soup. Then, add all of the ingredients to a pot on the stove and cook it for 20 minutes. Then serve warm.
30. Yellow Kiwi
Yellow kiwis are also called Chinese gooseberries, but they are not related to the cucumber. They are yellow on the outside and have a green center. The inside of it is really fuzzy. They can be used in dishes that people want to taste like pineapple or grapefruit.
=>To make a dish with Yellow Kiwi, you will need:
-2 cups of water
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-3 tablespoons sugar
-1 tablespoon corn starch
-3 cups of cut-up fruit
31. Yellow Mombin
Yellow Mombin is a type of fruit that is used in recipes. It can be used in dishes that taste like pineapple or grapefruit. To make a dish with Yellow Mombin, you need to do the following:
-1/2 cup water
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-3 tablespoons sugar
-1 tablespoon corn starch
-3 cups of cut-up fruit
32. Yellow Passion Fruit
Yellow Passion Fruit is a type of fruit that people can use to make dishes. You can make it with 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon corn starch.
33. Yellow Pepper
Yellow Pepper is a type of vegetable that can be used in recipes. For example, you could cook them with other ingredients like water, salt, sugar, and corn starch. Then you can make something like Yellow Pepper soup by adding all the ingredients to a pot on the stove and cooking it for 20 minutes.
34. Yellow Plum
The yellow plum is a type of food that people can use to make dishes. You can make it with water, salt, sugar, and corn starch. For example, you could cook them with other ingredients like water, salt, sugar, and corn starch. Then you can make something like Yellow Pepper soup by adding all the ingredients to a pot on the stove and cooking it for 20 minutes.
35. Yellow Squash
Yellow squash is a type of fruit that you can use in different dishes. For example, you can use it to make soup or squash pie. To make soup, first, you need to cook the squash before making the dish. Then put some onion, salt, and pepper on top of the cooked squash and cook it for 20 minutes on your stovetop or until it is done. You can mix other ingredients like carrots with the sauce if you want to make soups with vegetables in them!
=>To make a Squash Pie, start by cooking yellow squash first. Then pour some sugar over the top of the cooked yellow squash and let it melt into it. After that, sprinkle flour into your dish where you had poured sugar and then pour an egg
36. Yellow Tomato Sauce
Yellow tomato sauce is made with egg, sugar, flour, and yellow tomatoes. To make the dish you need to cook the tomatoes first. Then mix in egg, sugar, and flour.
37. Yellow Watermelon
Yellow watermelons are a type of fruit. They can be used in different dishes. For example, you could use them to make soup or squash pie. To make soup, you need to cook the yellow squash before making your dish and then add onion, salt, and pepper at the end while cooking it for 20 minutes on your stovetop or until it is done. You can also include other ingredients like carrots if you want to make a vegetable soup too!
38. Yellow Wax Beans
Yellow Wax Beans are a type of bean. They can be cooked and eaten as a dish. You need to cook the beans before you put them in soup or another dish. They are small and yellow.
39. Yellow Zucchini
You can make a dish with yellow zucchini. It needs to be cooked first before you use it in a dish. You need to add onion, salt, and pepper to your recipe as well.
40. Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin tuna is a type of fish that can be used to make different dishes. For example, you can use it to make soup or squash pie. To make soup, cook the yellow squash first before making any dish, and then add onion, salt, and pepper at the end while cooking it for 20 minutes on your stovetop or until it is done. You can also include other ingredients like carrots if you want to make a vegetable soup too!
41. Yellowtail
Yellowtail is a type of fish that can be used in different recipes. For example, you could use it to make soup or squash pie. To make soup, cook yellow squash first before making any dish, and then add onion, salt, and pepper at the end while cooking it for 20 minutes on your stovetop or until it is done. You can also include other ingredients like carrots if you want to make a vegetable soup too!
42. Yellowtail Sushi Roll
Yellowtail sushi roll is a type of food people can make. You can make it with rice, cucumber, egg, and tuna. First, you put the rice on a sheet of seaweed paper, then put the egg on top of that. Next comes the cucumber, then you put tuna on top of that. Finally, you wrap it up by rolling it up into a cone shape before eating!
43. Yiessas
Yiessas are yellow on the outside and have a green center on the inside. They are used in dishes that taste like pineapple or grapefruit. To make a dish with Yiessas, you will need 2 cups of water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon corn starch, and 3 cups of cut-up fruit.
44. Yiros
Yiros is a type of food that has meat and veggies on it. You can eat it with pita bread, rice, potatoes or salad.
45. Yodels
Yodels are a type of food where you use vegetables and meat together, covered in tomato sauce. They're good and people can eat them with pita bread or rice.
Pizza:
It's a delicious dish that is made by cooking dough and then adding different types of cheese on top of it including mozzarella, cheddar, or pepper jack. You can add any topping you want to the pizza such as peppers, mushrooms, peppers, etc.
46. Yoginanas
Yoginanas is a type of fruit. They are yellow on the outside, have a green center on the inside, and can taste like pineapple or grapefruit. To make this dish you need 2 cups of water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 3 cups of cut-up fruit. You can also use it in soup or squash pie!
47. Yogurt
Yogurt is a type of food that people can make or buy. People make it by putting milk in a big container and adding some "good-bacteria" called yogurt. When you put the milk in, you need to make sure it's at room temperature or cooler. You then put the yogurt into the milk and mix it up with a whisk, before leaving it for about 10 minutes so that the mixture can thicken. The next step is to pour this mixture through cheesecloth into another bowl so that most of the liquid goes through but all of your "good bacteria" is still left behind!
=>You can use this good bacteria food in recipes where you need something thicker like soup, squash pie, rice pudding, or salad
48. Yogurt Cake
Yogurt cake is a recipe for a cake where you can use yogurt instead of milk. It's good for recipes with milk in them, but not cooking.
49. Yogurt Cheese Balls
Yogurt cheese balls are a food made from yogurt. They can be used in recipes with milk, but not to cook. People make them by putting yogurt in a bowl and mixing it really hard. Then you put the mix into a ball shape and then put it on wax paper to let it dry for 3 hours.
50. Yogurt Chicken
Yogurt chicken is a food that can be used in recipes with yogurt and milk. It has to be mixed really hard and shaped into balls. The dish can take 3 hours, but it is worth it because the food tastes good!
51. Yogurt Kebab
Yogurt Kebab is a food that can be used in recipes with yogurt and milk. To make it you have to mix yogurt, salt, pepper, and finely chopped onions. Make it into rolls or balls. Let the food dry for 3 hours in the fridge!
52. Yogurt Lamb Chops
Yogurt lamb chops are a food made from yogurt. People make them by putting yogurt in a bowl and mixing it really hard. Then they put the mix into a ball shape and then put it on wax paper to let it dry for 3 hours. You can use yogurt lamb chops in recipes with yogurt and milk, but not to cook with.
53. Yogurt Muffins
Yogurt Muffins are a food that is made from yogurt. This dish can be found in recipes with milk. To make the dish, you need to mix the ingredients together and shape it into balls or rolls. You can let it dry for 3 hours, but make sure to put the food on wax paper so it doesn't stick!
54. Yogurt Soup
Yogurt soup is food where you put yogurt in hot water, and it becomes like soup. It tastes good with dumplings or cheese toast.
55. Yokan
Yokan is Japanese food. It is a sweet red bean paste wrapped in a layer of white bean paste or sugar syrup to make it look like noodles, and then it is covered with kinako. The taste of yokan includes the sweetness from the syrup, as well as the salty taste from the soy sauce used to create it. Yokan can be eaten as an onigiri with nori wrapped around it, or you can have them for breakfast with coffee or tea. You can also eat them plain with just one bite being dipped into hot water to soften and melt each piece before consumption.
56. Yolk
The yolk is like the yellow egg and it's inside of the egg. The yolk can be used for many things, like cooking with other foods or to make food by itself. For example, you can eat eggs with a runny yolk on top of toast in the morning.
57. Yolk Cookies
Yolk Cookies are like a cookie that is yellow and has an egg in them. People put the yolk in the oven to make it harden. It is sweet, salty, and soft; people can eat them with coffee or tea.
58. Yorkshire Pudding
Yorkshire pudding is a pudding from eggs, milk, and flour. It is usually served with meat dishes. You can eat it with coffee or tea.
59. Yorkshire Teacake
Yorkshire Teacake is a cake made from eggs, milk, and flour. It is usually served with meat dishes. You can eat it with coffee or tea.
60. Young Coconut
The Young Coconut is a fruit that is brown and has hair on it. People usually eat it with coconut milk or water because of the thick white liquid inside of the coconut. It can be used to make a tropical dish like rice and beans, or in Thai dishes like curries. You can also use it in desserts like ice cream and pies.
61. Young Coconut Jelly
Young coconut jelly is a food. It can be used to make iced desserts, iced cakes, iced ice cream, and more.
62. Young Coconut Meat
The Young Coconut is a fruit that is brown and has hair on it. People usually eat it with coconut milk or water because of the thick white liquid inside of the coconut. It can be used to make a tropical dish like rice and beans, or in Thai dishes like curries. You can also use it in desserts like ice cream and pies.
63. Young Coconut Rice
You can make Young Coconut Rice by cooking rice with milk, sugar, salt, butter, yogurt (or kefir) and finally covering it all up with shredded coconut (or desiccated).
64. Youngberry
The Youngberry is a fruit that some people like to eat. It can be used in many recipes, like with rice and beans or in desserts.
65. Yquem
Yquem is a wine that comes from France. It tastes like rich, sweet grapes with a hint of honey. You can drink Yquem as an alcoholic beverage with friends and family or you can also use it to make recipes like desserts and rice and beans.
66. Yuatia
Yuatia is a food that can be used in many recipes. It's very sweet. You can put Yuatia in desserts like ice cream, or you can use it with rice and beans to make a dish.
67. Yuca
Yucca is a tropical plant that has white roots and brown leaves. It can be eaten with rice and beans or in desserts like ice cream or pies.
68. Yukhoe
Yukhoe is a salad made from raw beef. It has a bright pink color and can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish with rice. You can also use it in other dishes like bibimbap.
69. Yukon Gold Potatoes
Yukon gold potatoes are a type of potato. They are yellow and have a creamy, buttery taste. You can use Yukon Gold Potatoes in many recipes, like with rice and beans or to make desserts.
70. Yule Log Cake
The Yule Log Cake is a cake that people usually make
71. Yumberry
A Yumberry is a type of food. It can be used in many recipes, like with rice and beans or in desserts.
72. Yunnan Hackberry
=>Yunnan Hackberry is a type of berry that comes from China.
=>It can be used in many recipes, like with rice and beans or in desserts.
=>You can also use it in other dishes like bibimbap.
73. Yusheng
Yusheng is a type of food that comes from China. It can be eaten with rice and beans or in desserts.
74. Yuzu
Yuzu is a type of food. It can be used in many recipes, like rice and beans, desserts, and much more.
75. Yōkan
Yokan is a type of food that comes from Japan. It can be eaten with rice and beans or in desserts.
=>It can be used to make many recipes, like with rice and beans or in desserts.
=>You can also use it in other dishes like bibimbap.
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75+ Foods That Start With the Letter Y (Recipe Info) In 2023

Recipe about foods that start with the letter Y. It also has a fun game included at the instruction section.
Type: Collection of foods
Cuisine: Worldwide
Keywords: Foods that start with Y, Food list, Recipe Info
Preparation Time: PT0M
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Total Time: PT10M
Recipe Video Name: Video about Food that Starts with the Letter Y
Recipe Video Description: Video about Food that Starts with the Letter Y.
Recipe Video Thumbnail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdfsKzEIoKo
Recipe Ingredients:
- Yabby
- Yacon
- Yak Jerky
- Yakhni Pulao
- Yakisoba
- Yakitori
- Yali Pear
- Yam Bean
- Yam Fritters
- Yam Gizdodo
- Yam Peppersoup
- Yam Pockets
- Yam Rice
- Yamarita
- Yams
- Yankee Pot Roast
- Yanpi
- Yardlong Beans
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