Noodles - Noodles of all shapes and sizes have been a staple of the human diet around the world for thousands of years.
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Tamales - Tamales are an ancient meal of the Americas that date back even further than the time of the Mayans.
Honey - Honey is famous for being practically imperishable, and has been found in numerous ancient Egyptian tombs.
Olive oil - The oldest olive oil found to date was uncovered in the ancient city of Galilee, and is around 8,000 years old.
Rice pudding - Sweet and comforting rice pudding comes from the Indian subcontinent, where it's known as kheer. Kheer has a rich history that stretches back to the 4th century BCE.
Cake - The earliest cakes were essentially just sweetened versions of bread, but they have been enjoyed as tasty treats for over at least 5,000 years.
Buttermilk - Buttermilk was originally, of course, a byproduct of butter, and has been collected and used in baking for as long as butter has been produced, making it at least 5,000 years old.
Chutney - Chutney originated in eastern India nearly 2,000 years ago, as a fresh mixture of tomatoes, onions, and nuts that would be served with a variety of dishes.
Tofu - The first recorded production of tofu, which is made out of soybean curd, comes from ancient China, nearly 2,000 years ago.
Kombucha - Kombucha has become one of the most popular health food crazes of the 21st century, but its history stretches far back into the ancient past.