Ghee - Commonly used for cooking and traditional medicine, this Indian butter is also a sacred food in Hinduism. It's burnt in religious rituals and offered to gods.
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Sufganiyot - Eaten on Hannukah, sufganiyot is a fried pastry filled with sweet jelly. It symbolizes the miracle associated with the Temple oil.
Modak - Modak is an Indian sweet dumpling with a fresh coconut filling. It's made specially during Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of the god Ganesha.
Challah - Challah is a braided sweet bread, eaten on ceremonial occasions such as Shabbat and other major Jewish holidays. It also commemorates the manna.
Latkes - Eaten on Hannukah, latkes are potato pancakes, which commemorate the oil keeping the flame in the Temple lit for eight days.
Easter eggs - One of the oldest Easter traditions around, Easter eggs originated from Central and Eastern Europe. They symbolize the resurrection of Jesus and a new life.
Figs - In the Bible, figs are used prominently as symbols. In the New Testament, they're used in the parable of the budding fig tree and the parable of the barren fig tree.
Dates - In Islam, dates are traditionally eaten at the Iftar, the meal that breaks the Ramadan fast.
Noodles - Typically served on Chinese New Year's Eve, noodles symbolize longevity in Taoism.
Religieuse - Religieuse is a type of éclair common in France. It's made to resemble a nun, hence its name, which means religious.