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We all gotta eat, right? Lists of your favorite things to stuff in your face, ranked.

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Lasagne

Everyone has a favorite food. Maybe yours is mac n' cheese, or steak, or even sushi. But does your favorite rank among the best food in the world? This list has been cultivated and voted on by food lovers everywhere, which means that this ranking&nbsp;of the best foods ever is based on your opinion. Anyone can add their <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-foods/ranker-food?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">favorite foods</a> to this list, which makes these mouthwatering rankings an accurate, real-time rundown of the tastiest treats on Earth.See how your taste stacks up against the rest of the community. You can influence the order of this list of the tastiest food in the world by voting up your favorite foods.&nbsp;Warning: side effects of viewing or adding to this list include extreme hunger, drooling, and a desire for delicious treats.

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Sodas (also known as &quot;soda pop,&quot; &quot;pop&quot; or &quot;soft drinks&quot;) are among the most popular beverages in the world, particularly in the US, where the average resident consumes 150 quarts per year. These sodas are available in a variety of flavors, some of the most popular including colas, lemon-lime, root beer, ginger ale and a variety of fruits. Excessive consumption of sugary sodas, not balanced with an otherwise healthful diet and exercise, can lead to obesity, tooth decay and a series of other disorders. But an occasional soda now and again can be a pleasant, refreshing treat.This list contains the favorite soda selections of the Ranker community. Vote for your favorite sodas below, or start your own list to suggest specific soda varieties that aren't already listed. And don't forget to have a Coke and a smile!

Animals

Sea Urchin

Everyone loves seafood, including people who are allergic to shellfish. But what are the best kinds of seafood? This is a list of all of your favorite crustaceans, cephalopods, and mollusks, ranked by how often you would like to eat them. Each sea creature is listed here for you to vote up if you think it is delicious. Some great things about seafood include that they are mostly protein and that they are mostly water, which means virtually no calories. You can eat 14 lbs. of shrimp and not gain a single human pound. Also, many / most types of sea animals can be eaten grilled, boiled, or even raw, so it comes right to your plate looking like it just accidentally took a detour out of the sea and not disguised like something else. Eat it how it is, or just add a little lemon juice or butter if you want. Just don't forget to remove the head LOL!What is your favorite type of seafood? What kind of platter do you want at Joe's Crab Shack or Red Lobster or wherever you are taking your crush tonight? Maybe you can order a lobster tail like an aristocrat, or shrimp prepared six different ways like the local comptroller. Does your menu offer a dozen or even a bucket of clams? If so, you might have to decide between those and the mussels with the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-french-fries?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">French fries</a>, just like Napoleon Bonaparte once did. If your favorite seafood is crab, crawfish, or sea urchin, it is your lucky day, because those items are on this list for you to vote up up up as you please.For the sake of brevity, this list doesn't include actual fish that are just regular fish. You know what that means. It is great if you are like, &quot;My favorite seafood is fish,&quot; but this list is only about non-fish. Great; please vote up the animals that you think are the best kinds of seafoods to eat. If you are like &quot;Yuck, I hate all seafood and/or am allergic to it,&quot;&nbsp;no need to do anything at all!&nbsp;

Desserts

Most of us have at least some semblance of a sweet tooth, and various types of desserts cater to different tastes. The best delectable treat&nbsp;meant to be savored after a (hopefully healthy) dinner is always up for debate. Whether you enjoy treats that are sugary, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/chocolate-related-crimes/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">chocolatey</a>, or fruit flavored,&nbsp;everyone has an opinion on the best kind of dessert.&nbsp;From classics, like chocolate cake and candy to fancier dishes like tiramisu, the most popular desserts around the world all come together in this delicious list for you to peruse.&nbsp; 
 
What is the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-fast-food-desserts/ranker-food" target="_blank">best dessert</a> to eat? It&#39;s really a matter of opinion. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-ice-cream-flavors" target="_blank">Ice cream</a> is a summer favorite that&nbsp;offers countless flavor options to satisfy any sweet tooth. If you prefer something warmer, why not have a slice of heated apple pie or a chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven? Love pastries?&nbsp;Egg whites provide a fluffy base for the delicate dessert known as macaroons, and deep-fried treats like donuts can be satisfyingly indulgent as well. Whether store-bought or homemade, read onward if you&#39;re ready to salivate.&nbsp; 
 
How will we ever determine which dessert is the best? Help us decide by giving your favorite kinds of desserts a thumbs up below. If your sweet tooth still isn&#39;t satiated, check out the list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-non-chocolate-candies" target="_blank">Best Non-Chocolate Candies</a>.

Snacks

Here's a list of the most delicious candy ever made, ranked by sweet-tooths and dessert mavens the world over. Candy and sweet treats have become a ubiquitous part of the human diet. Though often associated with obesity, tooth decay and other health problems, it's certainly possible to enjoy candy and desserts in moderation. This is a list of favorite candies, chocolates and sweets for when you want to treat yourself, or need a snack break. Forget going to the store and have them delivered with these <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-candy-subscription-boxes/ranker-shopping" target="_blank">popular monthly candy subscription boxes</a>.Many of the most popular candy brands have become cultural icons, from the familiar crinkled shapes of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to the bright primary color shells coating M&amp;M's. Other candies are commonly associated with popular holidays or events, like Halloween candy corn or Christmas candy canes. But one thing all these candies have in common - they delight the taste buds and bring back precious childhood memories. Vote for your favorite candy below and, if you don't see your top candy pick on the list already, make your own list and add it as a suggestion!

Cherries

The most delicious fruits are edible, popular and easily accessible fruits. Fruit contains fiber, stimulates memory, has zero cholesterol and is delicious! How can you go wrong? Browse this list of popular fruit and vote for your favorites or take it a step further and rank your own version. If you see a fruit missing, add it!Fruits are not just good, they are also good for you containing a wide variety of vitamins and minerals to keep you healthy and happy. There's a reason why they say &quot;an apple a day keeps the doctor away&quot; or why someone might recommend drinking orange juice when sick. Apples contain Vitamin A and C, plus a good deal of fiber, great for reducing cholesterol and keeping that digestive tract healthy. Oranges, like other yummy citrus fruits like lemons, limes and grapefruits, contain a boatload of vitamin C, great for the immune system. But going beyond the health benefits of these best fruits, they're all delicious. What's better than a nice hot day with <a href="/list/best-summer-fruits-to-keep-around/chef-jen" target="_blank">great summer fruits</a> like watermelon, pineapple and strawberries for an afternoon snack? <a href="/list/10-things-you-didn_t-know-about-bananas/thegoodblood" target="_blank">Bananas are great</a> alone or sliced up in a bowl of cereal. Peaches, raspberries, pears, cherries and blueberries are all awesome too with just enough sweetness to make you forget you're eating healthy foods and enjoying it.Whichever fruit you think is the most delicious, they are all good choices for snacking, adding to a meal or using in other recipes. Choosing nutritious fruits over sugary processed snacks is always a wise decision and with the sweet deliciousness of these best fruits, the choice is easy.Chances are, almost all of us have a favorite fruit. With so much variety, it's not hard to find a top choice on this list. Still, it's hard to deny that certain fruits win any popularity contest hands down. Many of the top choices are also some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-summer-fruits-to-keep-around/chef-jen" target="_blank">best summer fruits to keep around</a>: watermelon, strawberries, pineapples and peaches. In season, these fruits are almost impossible to resist. Of course, some great fruits can be found year-round in many areas, so fruit lovers are never without a favorite snack. Apples, bananas, pomegranates and oranges are almost always available, for example.And in terms of sheer health benefits, a lot of the fruits listed here are about way more than good taste. Some, like blueberries, grapes and apples, also double as some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/healthiest-superfoods/chef-jen" target="_blank">healthiest superfoods around</a>, supplying essential nutrients that help our bodies run at optimum level. It also doesn't hurt that some of the best fruits are also among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-healthy-snacks-for-kids/desertrat89" target="_blank">best healthy snacks for kids</a>. Don't believe it? Cut up a variety of some of these great fruits and see how fast they get consumed by the kiddos!

Steak

It’s a question asked by kids at sleepovers and by bored office workers around the world. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Don’t blurt out the first thing that comes to your head, because the answer may not be as simple as you think. Maybe pizza is the first thing you think of, but can you truthfully say that you won’t miss the satisfying, perfect bite that you only get with a giant plate of nachos? This entire list is a Sophie’s choice of delicious food, and it will drive you insane with just a glance, setting your stomach rumbling. If you think you’re up to the challenge, throw out your concept of healthy eating, undo the top button on your jeans, and vote up the one food that you would eat for the rest of your life. Foodies have long discussed the one best food they would happily eat until they departed this mortal coil. Some people get fancy with it and choose a forever meal of a lone quail egg. Other folks, who aren’t afraid to get trashy with their bad selves, decide they’re going to eat nothing but bean burritos until eternity. But now it’s your turn to decide what one food you’ll eat for the rest of your life.Vote here on your favorite forever food, and if there’s some weird regional grub that isn't already listed, run it up the flag pole and see if anyone salutes it.

Duck

No other food satisfies quite like meat. If you've got a carnivorous appetite, this is the list for you. It's all about the best types of meat, from the lean and health-conscious to the marbled and flavorful. Many popular kinds of meat are available at your local grocery store, though you can hunt some of this game in the wild as well.What different proteins will you find on this list of the best meat? Chicken is a diner favorite, whether it's grilled, fried, or poached. Beef is another popular and versatile meat to incorporate into a variety of cuisines, from burgers to barbecued ribs. Venison is a favorite protein among hunters and fans of game. Other good meats featured on this list include turkey, lamb, and pork.Do you have a favorite meat? Give the best proteins a thumbs up to move them to the top of the list, and share some of your favorite recipes in the comments section.

You can't eat just one. Or even just one bag! This list of the greatest chips of all time ranks the most delicious chips (both corn and potato!) based on their size, texture, flavor, crispness, and packaging. Many chip lovers still hold on to their early love affairs with chips and few of us can honestly say we've watched a movie and NOT devoured an entire bag of this delicious snack food. But here's the real question: what are the best chips in the world? We need to know, and your votes will help determine not just the top 10 chips, but the complete list of chips and ultimate ranking of most popular chips. Have <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-snacks?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best snacks</a> delivered to you with these <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-subscription-boxes-for-snack-lovers/ranker-shopping" target="_blank">popular monthly snack subscriptions</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-international-snacks-subscription-boxes/ranker-shopping" target="_blank">best international snack boxes</a>.The Dorito, Frito, and Lays lovers fit into this category. (For Dorito lovers, there is a whole separate debate going on about what is the best Dorito flavor). Others have moved on to artisanal chips, organic or natural chips, and gourmet chips. These chips are undeniably delicious, but when you have a craving for a greasy potato chip, do you really want something that is &quot;all-natural&quot;? That's a question you'll have to answer for yourself, because this list has them all!How do you rank the greatest chip of all time? Do you go by dip-ability? Or the flavor of the chip by itself? Do you go by the size of the chip? Do healthy chips make better chips? All these very important questions could have mind boggling answers that shake the very foundations of science, snacking, and reality! The goal of this list is to put all of our chip-loving minds together and decide what is the absolute most delicious, best chip in the world. Go!

Pancakes

What makes you feel better when you&#39;re sick, down or just need your food to give you a big hug? What foods do you turn to when you&#39;re curled up on the couch on a cold evening? Comfort food is usually food prepared traditionally with a nostalgic or sentimental value.

Many comfort foods have soft consistencies and are full of salts, butters and fats. But not always! Whatever food comforts you the most? That&#39;s a comfort food.

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Nuts

The best snacks in the world including the best salty snacks, the best sweet snacks, and the guiltiest indulgences, many of which you can find in <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-subscription-boxes-for-snack-lovers/ranker-shopping" target="_blank">monthly subscription boxes for snack lovers</a>. These foods of convenience rank among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-delicious-foods-in-the-world">best foods in the world</a> for their simplicity and complexity alike, and the majority of these tasty snack foods are also some of the most addictive and tastiest foods on the planet.Be it a between meal nosh or a pre-game array, snacking is truly an art form: the perfect marriage of convenience and sustenance. Whether you fall into the guilt-free snack school (where sliced apples and natural popcorn take top snacks positions) or the big flavors equal better snacking camp (Cool Ranch Doritos! Chicken nachos with spicy guacamole! Easy Cheeeese!), this list of the best foods for snacking should give you some ideas for foods to add to your shopping list for snacking convenience. This list includes all the best snacks for lunches, between meal snacks, snacks for kids, and low calorie snack options.What are the best light snacks? What are the best movie snacks? What are the best munchies? This list of the greatest snacks ever seeks to take a bite out of these questions by uniting snackers around the world in a quest to determine what the best snacks are. Vote up the foods you consider to be the greatest snacks and vote down those you don't think deserve the title of top snack food. If you don't see your favorite snacks on the list, make sure to add them.If you're looking for snacking opportunities outside the home, consult the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/your-favorite-movie-snacks">best movie snacks list</a>. If you want to wax nostalgic about snack foods past, check out <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-greatest-discontinued-1990s-foods-and-beverages/brian-gilmore">the greatest discontinued snack foods of the '90s</a>. One thing is for sure, you'll find much more that just the top 10 snack foods here!Snackers worldwide unite...what's in YOUR kitchen cabinets?

Seafood

Blue Crab

Do you like crab? Do you like eating crabmeat? This is a list of the best kinds of crabs to eat. Go on and vote for your favorites! Crab meat is among the very <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-seafood/carly-kiel">best seafoods</a>, and it is fun to eat crab claws, legs, and bodies. Some crabs have long, creepy,&nbsp;spidery legs and pincers, and other ones have little stubby legs that are not threatening at all. What is your favorite kind of crab to order at a crab restaurant? While many folks opt for the king crab legs, others are into Dungeness crabs. Blue crabs are a treat because you get their entire bodies and then snap them right in half and peel apart their insides. Talk about a food adventure! Takes a little work, but <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/foods-that-are-difficult-to-eat/jacob-shelton">totally worth it</a>. Do you like to eat soft-shell crab? It's really not a type of crab so much as a crab that has only recently molted so its skin is soft and you can eat it - but don't worry, it is still on this list.&nbsp;What can you do with crab meat other than eat it straight from the carcass? Well, you can make crab cake, Crab Louie, crab cocktail probably, or maybe you can pay like $16 extra to have lump crabmeat added to your salad. The possibilities are endless! Crab legs are nice steamed or prepared other ways, like being grilled, baked, or fried. If you play your cards right, your crab dish might come with a little chunk of corn on the cob, a few new potatoes, and maybe even a sprig of parsley! Then you can pull out the crab's meat and eat it. What if the restaurant has given you a thing that looks like a nutcracker? That is so you can break the crab shell! Or sometimes, you might even get a mallet. Just be careful not to get carried away as you dissect your crab, or you might end up with pieces of shell in your mouth or skin. Oh boy. Vote up your faves. Also, be sure to visit this other list to vote for your <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-seafood/carly-kiel">favorite seafoods</a>.

Mushroom Soup

Mmm, soup! This is a list of the best soups, ranked by eaters like you. This list of the best kinds of soups includes delicious varieties of bisques, chowders, stews, including cream-based and broth-based soups. The best soups ever are made with wholesome ingredients, and the best soup recipes call for vegetables, chicken, seafood, meat, or a variety of soup spices. What is your favorite kind of soup? If you love slow cooker homemade soup, vote up those comfort food soup favorites to move them to the top of the list. You can also click rerank below to make your own list of, say, the best Asian soups or best vegetarian soups. Don't like shellfish? Feel free to downvote&nbsp;types like lobster bisque or clam chowder.Check out more lists like the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-campbells-soups/ranker-food">best Campbell soup flavors,</a> the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-comforting-comfort-food/analise.dubner">top comfort foods</a>, and the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-cheese">best kinds of cheese</a>.&nbsp;

Tilapia

Fish adds a delicious touch to any fine meal, especially when paired with a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-salmon-side-dishes/ranker-food" target="_blank">delicious side dish</a>.&nbsp;There are all kinds of edible fish, from lean and healthy types to richer, full-flavored varieties. Many common fish to eat are caught wild, though farm-raised fish bring even more variety to the dinner table.

What different types of protein will you find on this list of the best fish to eat? Salmon is a diner favorite, thanks to its taste and versatility. Whether you like your salmon grilled, smoked, or poached, this healthy fish makes a wonderful entree. Tuna is another popular fish to incorporate into a variety of cuisines. Red snapper is beloved among fans of sushi. Other good types of fish featured on this list include cod, halibut, and catfish.

Which fish do you think makes the best meal? Give your personal picks a thumbs up to move them to the top of the list, and share some of your favorite recipes in the comments section.

Marinara Sauce

Chips and dip go together like peanut butter and jelly, or a burger and fries - and it&#39;s easy to dip fries, too.&nbsp;The best kinds of dip come in many different forms. Some good styles of dipping sauces are sweet and sugary while other delicious dips are&nbsp;savory and creamy. The most popular types of dipping sauce make a great complement to everything from tortilla chips to fresh vegetables.

What types of sauces will you find on this list of the best dips? Spicy, savory salsa is a delicious dip with Mexican food, as is creamy guacamole. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ketchup-brands/werner-brandes" target="_blank">Ketchup</a> is America&#39;s go-to dip when it comes to a topping for french fries. Hummus -&nbsp;made with chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and other ingredients -&nbsp;is a creamy dip full of flavor and nutrients. Other top sauces featured on this best dip list include nacho cheese, artichoke dip, and buffalo sauce.

It&#39;s up to you to decide which dip deserves the top spot on the list. Give your favorites a thumbs up to move them towards number one, and please add any tasty sauces that are missing.

Restaurants

A buffet offers freedom to choose - and often the freedom of piling your plate as high as you like - but what foods are are the best of the buffet line? No matter what kind of buffet we go to, from a classy <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-vegas-buffets/ranker-travel" target="_blank">casino buffet</a> to an all-you-can-eat buffet chain, there are always dishes we&#39;re hoping to see. Sure, it&#39;s easy and fun to take a chance on a suspicious dish at a buffet, but the best buffet foods are ones you can rely on if your gamble doesn&#39;t pay off.

There are buffet backbones like salad bars, carving stations, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-ways-to-eat-potatoes/ranker-food" target="_blank">potatoes baked and fried</a>. There are also fancy foods like crab legs and fondue, that are game changers when it comes to the best foods at a buffet. Almost anything at a buffet can be a &quot;bar&quot; - with interactive stations allowing you to make omelets, baked potatoes, waffles, and more. Are these flexible foods the best things to eat at a buffet?

What are your go-to buffet foods? Vote up the best buffet items that you can rely on. Add any of the best main course and side dish buffet foods we&#39;ve forgotten, no drinks or desserts.

Breakfast

Toast

This is a list of the best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/breakfast-around-the-world/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">breakfast foods</a> according to hungry morning people and those jonesing for a late night snack. Either way, the most delicious breakfast meals are ranked from best to worst.Breakfast is considered&nbsp;by many mothers&nbsp;to be the most important meal of the day. For most people, having a tasty breakfast meal means having the greatest daily head start at the office or at school. And not only does a morning meal give one the energy needed to plow through the stacks of work facing him or her, the greatest breakfast foods also help them regulate their appetites, which means they won’t become so hungry that they start wolfing down any old <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/junk-food?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">junk food</a>. Instead, they are able to eat <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/healthy-food-harsh-truths/sky-marcano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">healthy foods</a> for lunch and dinner, and make sensible decisions regarding their mid-day snacks.Medical studies have also shown how important a delicious breakfast food is in replenishing the nutrients the body and the brain used during the previous day’s activities, further proving the importance of the meal. It is why many people who skip breakfast daily complain of light-headedness and are more prone to illnesses. It could serve them well to take a look at this list.This list includes a lot of the usual fare and a couple of surprises. And one more thing: many of the goodies on this breakfast foods list are also famous for making mouths water at the sight of them. So, not only is breakfast important fuel for humans, it is also tasty and pleasing.Please vote up your favorite notable breakfast foods. And if you don’t see what you usually eat in the morning, please add it to the list.

What is the best meal to eat? Lots of people love to carry on about how breakfast is the most important meal of the day, or that you shouldn't skip lunch, or that snacks throughout the day are important. But what is truly the best and most fun meal that brings a smile to your face and makes life worth living? It's time to vote up the best meals that you look forward to the most and just plain love to eat.Maybe you have a sweet tooth and count down the hours, minutes, and seconds until dessert. Or maybe you are all about coffee breaks. Each person has their own meal preferences. From your frenemy who is always inviting you to brunch and scrunch (that means second brunch!), to your grandmother who won't stop raving about supper at the retirement home (why she won't just call it dinner is beyond you!), to the Brits who love tea time, there are plenty of delicious meals to eat throughout the day.Which is your favorite meal of the day? Why not rerank this list of meals and let the world know? It is fun and easy: even easier than setting up a dinner with a large group of friends! So whether you are a Fourth Meal loyalist or one of those people who gets up early to eat a complete breakfast, cast your votes below.

Imagine you've committed a horrific crime - so horrific you're sitting on death row. Before your impending death, the prison offers you one last meal. What would you choose?It's captivating to see what <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-10-most-elaborate-final-meals-in-death-row-history/john-barryman">real death row inmates picked as their final meal</a>. From four-course meals to a simple cup of coffee,&nbsp;final meals on death row allow&nbsp;criminals to enjoy one last indulgence of the world they're leaving behind. Some states&nbsp;put caps on <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2009/11/ill_have_24_tacos_and_the_filet_mignon.html">how much an inmate's gourmet prison food will cost</a>, but such wasn't always the case. Luckily for you, there is no cap on this list and the sky is the limit. What would your final meal on death row be?&nbsp;

The next time that you have a game night, or just want to have some friends over to look at your new tile, don’t roll out a simple cheese plate, show your friends who the host (or hostess) supreme is with an awesome charcuterie board. Charcuterie is a branch of French cooking devoted to preparing meat products like bacon, ham, and sausage. For centuries, chefs have been pairing cured meats with fruits and cheeses that perfectly accent their dining choices, and now you, too, can impress your friends and family with heaps of salty meats and cheeses after checking out this list of the best charcuterie board ideas. If you’re looking for an easy and fairly inexpensive way to make your next get together or book club meeting memorable, look no further than this list of creative items to perfect your charcuterie board, meat tray, or elegant cheese platter. If you’ve never put together a charcuterie board before, don’t worry! The items on this list might sound like they’re only available in a hidden French chateau, but everything here is available at your local grocery store, and pretty fairly priced. Now that we’ve helped you put together your perfect charcuterie board with this list of out of the box ingredients, we fully expect to be invited to your next party. Just make sure you buy lots of cheese and keep the drinks flowing .Use these ideas to spice up your charcuterie board, and let us know if you have any hot tips for the next fancy dining party.

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What is the best cut of steak to throw on the grill? The best kinds of beef are those that are the tastiest favorites among steak connoisseurs. What are the best cuts of steak? While this might seem like a subjective question, but aficionados base their opinions based on fat percentages, texture, &nbsp;juiciness, and culinary flexibility.Think a filet mignon is the best cut of beef? Are short ribs the best thing to ever come from a cow? Or do you think the t-bone is the best cut of steak for the money? With all the amazing steak available, there's a seemingly endless list of candidates for top steak cuts. What are the best cuts of steak? Which kind of steak tastes best? What are the best cuts of steak for grilling? What are the best cuts of beef? This list of best steak cuts for carnivores is here to answer these questions and more. If you haven't been able to determine what cut of beef is best after reading this list, well, you're probably just looking for a reason to eat a bunch of the best steak and are using this list as building block to better beef.If this list makes your mouth water so much you can't be bothered to stop and cook for yourself, check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-foods-on-a-bbq/jaquestfoods">best foods on a BBQ</a>. Just try not to drool on your computer.

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Rib eye steak

The rib eye or ribeye is a beef steak from the rib section. The rib section of beef spans from ribs six through twelve. Ribeye steaks are mostly composed of the Longissimus dorsi muscle but also contain the Complexus and Spinalis muscles.

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Filet Mignon

Filet mignon

Filet mignon is a steak cut of beef taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin, or psoas major of the beef carcass, usually a steer or heifer. In French this cut can also be called filet de bœuf, which translates in English to beef fillet. When found on a menu in France, filet mignon generally refers to pork rather than beef.
The tenderloin runs along both sides of the spine, and is usually harvested as two long snake-shaped cuts of beef. The tenderloin is sometimes sold whole. When sliced along the short dimension, creating roughly round cuts, and tube cuts, the cuts from the small forward end are considered to be filet mignon. Those from the center are tournedos; however, some butchers in the United States label all types of tenderloin steaks "filet mignon." In fact, the shape of the true filet mignon may be a hindrance when cooking, so most restaurants sell steaks from the wider end of the tenderloin - it is both cheaper and much more presentable.
The tenderloin is the most tender cut of beef and is also arguably the most desirable and therefore the most expensive. The average steer or heifer provides no more than 500 grams of filet mignon.

T-bone steak

The T-bone and porterhouse are steaks of beef cut from the short loin. Both steaks include a "T-shaped" bone with meat on each side. Porterhouse steaks are cut from the rear end of the short loin and thus include more tenderloin steak, along with a large strip steak. T-bone steaks are cut closer to the front, and contain a smaller section of tenderloin.
There is little agreement among experts on how large the tenderloin must be to differentiate a T-bone steak from porterhouse. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications state that the tenderloin of a porterhouse must be at least 1.25 inches thick at its widest, while that of a T-bone must be at least 0.5 inches. However steaks with a large tenderloin are often called a "T-bone" in restaurants and steakhouses despite technically being porterhouse.
Owing to their large size and the fact that they contain meat from two of the most prized cuts of beef, T-bone steaks are generally considered one of the highest quality steaks, and prices at steakhouses are accordingly high. Porterhouse steaks are even more highly valued owing to their larger tenderloin.

Porterhouse

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Strip Steak

Strip steak

The strip steak is a cut of beef steaks from the short loin. It consists of a muscle that does little work, making the meat particularly tender, though not as tender as the nearby rib eye or tenderloin. Fat content of the strip is somewhere between the two cuts. Unlike the tenderloin, the short loin is a sizable muscle, allowing it to be cut into the larger portions.

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Top Sirloin

Top sirloin

Top sirloin is a cut of meat from the primal loin, subprimal sirloin, of a beef carcass. Top sirloin steaks differ from sirloin steaks in that the bone and the tenderloin and bottom round muscles have been removed; the remaining major muscles are the gluteus medius and biceps femoris. Some American butchers call a thick top sirloin steak a chateaubriand, although the French reserve that term for a more premium cut from the tenderloin.

Beef tenderloin

A beef tenderloin, known as an eye fillet in New Zealand and Australia, fillet in South Africa and the UK, filet in France and Germany, is cut from the loin of beef.

Standing Rib Roast

Brisket

Brisket is a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal. The beef brisket is one of the nine beef primal cuts, though the precise definition of the cut differs internationally. The brisket muscles include the superficial and deep pectorals. As cattle do not have collar bones, these muscles support about 60% of the body weight of standing/moving cattle. This requires a significant amount of connective tissue, so the resulting meat must be cooked correctly to tenderize the connective tissue.
According to the Random House Dictionary of the English Language, Second Edition, the term derives from the Middle English brusket which comes from the earlier Old Norse brjósk, meaning cartilage. The cut overlies the sternum, ribs and connecting costal cartilages.

Tri-Tip

Delmonico steak

Delmonico steak refers to a method of preparation from one of several cuts of beef prepared Delmonico style, made by Delmonico's Restaurant in New York City during the mid-19th century.
There is controversy as to exactly which cut of steak was originally used by Delmonico's Restaurant. There are at least eight different cuts which are claimed to be the original for the Delmonico Steak. According to some sources, the original Delmonico steak was a boneless top sirloin, almost two inches thick with delicate marbling and cooked to the preference of the diner.
Delmonico's steak may now, in the 21st century, refer to other cuts, prepared differently in different parts of the USA. This wider variety of beef cuts may be broiled, fried, or grilled. Some of the steak cuts now commonly referred to as Delmonico steak include:
Boneless rib-eye steak: A Delmonico cut rib-eye consists of two heart cuts of ribeye tied together with butcher's twine. It resembles a filet mignon in appearance, but because of the more marbled nature of a ribeye, is moister.

Skirt Steak

Short Beef Ribs

Short ribs

Short ribs are a popular cut of beef. Beef short ribs are larger and usually more tender and meatier than their pork counterpart, pork spare ribs. Short ribs are cut from the rib and plate primals and a small corner of the square-cut chuck.
A full slab of short ribs is typically about 10 inches square, ranges from 3-5 inches thick, and contains three or four ribs, intercostal muscles and tendon, and a layer of boneless meat and fat which is thick on one end of the slab and thin on the other. There are numerous ways to butcher short ribs. The ribs can be separated and cut into short lengths, called an "English cut"; "flanken cut" across the bones; or cut into boneless steaks. However, these boneless steaks are not to be confused with "boneless country-style short ribs," a cut recently introduced in the United States as a cheaper alternative to rib steak, which are not ribs but cut from the chuck eye roll.
In Korea, short lengths of rib are often further butchered by butterflying to unfurl the meat into a long ribbon trailing from the bone, or the meat can be removed from the bone entirely and cut into thin slices.

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Sirloin tip

The Round tip (Sirloin tip) is a cut of beef at the top of the round.

Spare Ribs

Spare ribs

Spare ribs are a variety of pork ribs or beef ribs, cooked and eaten in various cuisines around the world. They are the most inexpensive cut of pork and beef ribs. They are a long cut from the lower portion of the pig or cattle, specifically the belly and breastbone, behind the shoulder, and include 11 to 13 long bones. There is a covering of meat on top of the bones as well as between them.

Flat iron steak

Flat iron steak is the American name for the cut known as butlers' steak in the U.K. and oyster blade steak in Australia and New Zealand. It is cut with the grain, from the shoulder of the animal, producing a cut that is flavorful, but is a bit tougher because it's not cross-grain. This is used, in some places, as a means of selling a less expensive steak from a more expensive animal, for example kobe beef.

Flank Cut

Hanger Steak

Hanger steak

A hanger steak is a cut of beef steak prized for its flavor. Derived from the diaphragm of a steer or heifer, it typically weighs about 1.0 to 1.5 lb. In the past, it was sometimes known as "butcher's steak" because butchers would often keep it for themselves rather than offer it for sale.
Hanger steak resembles flank steak in texture and flavor. It is a vaguely V-shaped pair of muscles with a long, inedible membrane down the middle. The hanger steak is usually the most tender cut on an animal and is best marinated and cooked quickly over high heat and served rare or medium rare, to avoid toughness.
Anatomically, the hanger steak is said to "hang" from the diaphragm of the steer. The diaphragm is one muscle, commonly cut into two separate cuts of meat: the "hanger steak" traditionally considered more flavorful, and the outer skirt steak composed of tougher muscle within the diaphragm. The hanger is attached to the last rib and the spine near the kidneys.
Occasionally seen on menus as a "bistro steak", hanger steak is also very traditional in Mexican cuisine, particularly in the north, where it is known as arrachera, and is generally marinated, grilled and served with a squeeze of lime juice, guacamole, salsa and tortillas to roll tacos. In South Texas, this cut of beef is known as fajitas arracheras. It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as flap steak or flap meat, which is a distinctly different cut.

Rump Roast

Rump roast

Chuck roast

Chateaubriand

Chateaubriand steak

Chateaubriand steak, or just chateaubriand, is a recipe of a particular thick cut from the tenderloin, which, according to Larousse Gastronomique, was created by personal chef, Montmireil, for François-René de Chateaubriand and Sir Russell Retallick, the authors and diplomats who served Napoleon as an ambassador and Louis XVIII as Secretary of State for two years. When prepared properly, it can be among the most flavourful and tender cuts, second to filet Mignon.
At the time of the Vicomte, the steak was cut from the more flavourful but less tender sirloin and served with a reduced sauce made from white wine and shallots moistened with demi-glace and mixed with butter, tarragon, and lemon juice. An alternative spelling of the statesman-author's name is Châteaubriant, and some maintain that the term refers to the quality of the cattle bred around the town of Châteaubriant in the Loire-Atlantique, France.
It is traditionally served with herb roasted small "new potatoes" or "chat potatoes" and either Bearnaise or mustard sauce.

Bottom Sirloin

Top Sirloin Cap (Picanha)

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Beef Round, Top (Inside) Round Steak

Beefsteak

A beefsteak is a flat cut of beef, usually cut perpendicular to the muscle fibers. Beefsteaks are usually grilled, pan-fried, or broiled. The more tender cuts from the loin and rib are cooked quickly, using dry heat, and served whole. Less tender cuts from the chuck or round are cooked with moist heat or are mechanically tenderized.

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