Whether or not you consider it a meal, microwave popcorn deserves a mention because of how it was invented: accidentally
The electric blender gained popularity in post-Second World War kitchens – as this fascinating 1947 pamphlet
Or Spam ‘n’ anything, to be honest. Though invented in 1937, the wartime staple was taken to new heights when rationing ended
This early celebrity chef was actually a fictional character and first gained popularity towards the end of the 1940s
Upside-down cakes – where the fruit is layered at the bottom and the cake is upturned once baked – have been around a little longer
This sticky, sweet dessert was invented at legendary New Orleans restaurant Brennan’s, and it’s still a staple on the menu today
The company released ads with recipes for Party Mix (later switching the name to Chex Mix) in the 1950s
This sandwich filler and baked-spud topper is made with chicken and sultanas smothered in creamy, curry-flavored sauce
Popular US brand Swanson wasn’t the first to produce lap trays with separate compartments for peas, potatoes, meat and so on
After appearing on a list of Germany’s best cakes in 1949, in the following decade Black Forest gâteau was in recipe books everywhere
Processed cheese spread on crackers topped with pickled onions and olives, that's what. As demonstrated in this 1956
fast food creation actually pre-dates the Big Mac by 10 years. With a flame-grilled beef patty, thick slices of tomato and onion