Hishimochi refers to a Japanese sweet with pink, white and green layers which is one of the special foods associated with Hina Matsuri. On Hina Matsuri, Japanese families with girls will display a special set of dolls and serve special foods, like Hishimochi to celebrate having a girl or girls in the family. Moreover, Hishimochi which is also spelled Hishi-Mochi refers to a diamond shaped rice cakes are placed on the stand with Hina dolls. Hishimochi are colored in pink which implies peach flowers, white which denotes snow, and green that mplies new growth. Hina Matsuri is celebrated annually in March 3.

Hash refers to a mixture of finely chopped meat or fish mixed with vegetables, seasoning, and often potatoes. I specifically like Corned beef hash made by my mom.

Hojas de Aguacate refer to Avocado leaves come from the avocado tree and are used both as a garnish as well as for seasoning. The leave's slightly bitter taste adds flavor to various Mexican dishes like simmered meats and soups. The leaves of the the Mexican Avocado species has usually an anise scent that contributes to the flavor and aroma of the dishes. Cooking Tips for Avocado Leaves Bay leaves; fennel Whether fresh or dried but especially dried, the leaves are best lightly toasted before using, to wake up the taste. You can use them whole as you would bay leaves, or ground, as a spice. Storage Hints for Avocado Leaves Store in a sealed container, as you would bay leaves.

Hunon refers to an Uzbekistan regional specialty made of potato, carrot, onion and meat-stuffed ring-shaped pastry made from mats of dough rolled into a roulette. Hunon is more delicious when served with Chaka, thick plain yogurt.

Hapai Hantue refers to a Bhutan food of buckwheat dumplings with bok choy and poppy seed filling.

Huitres au Naturel refers to French appetizer of Oysters served fresh in their shells, with only lemon, and slices of brown bread and butter. As Huitres nature, they are laid on slices of lemon, over slices of cucumber, on little squares of anchovy pastry.