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New York Charlotte Russe
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New York Charlotte Russe

The dainty, cream-filled specialty is on the brink of extinction.
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Pudding of Noah
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Pudding of Noah

The first thing eaten off the Ark.
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Tavuk Göğsü
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Tavuk Göğsü

We have the Ottoman sultans to thank for this creamy Turkish dessert made of chicken breast.
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Kokoretsi
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Kokoretsi

On Easter in Greece, whole lambs roast beside succulent skewers of their offal.
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Çiğ Köfte
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Çiğ Köfte

Turkish legends trace these raw meatballs to the time of the prophet Abraham.
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Peach Sliders
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Peach Sliders

This sweet sandwich celebrates Georgia's favorite crop.
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The Persian
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The Persian

A Thunder Bay bakery misnamed this berry-frosted cinnamon bun after General John Pershing.
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Russian Napoleon Cake
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Russian Napoleon Cake

This traditional dessert commemorates the country's sweet taste of victory over the French emperor in 1812.
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Cranachan
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Cranachan

A now-archaic Scottish breakfast paved the way for this popular dessert.
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Persian Ice Cream Sandwich
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Persian Ice Cream Sandwich

Saffron, rose water, and pistachios combine in a fragrant, sweet-savory treat.
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Coffee Crisp
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Coffee Crisp

This candy rarely ventures beyond Canada's borders.
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Seaweed Gin
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Seaweed Gin

The essence of Canada's eastern coastline, distilled.
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Cholla Buds
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Cholla Buds

Beneath a layer of spines, this cactus sprouts asparagus-flavored buds.
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Mangonada
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Mangonada

Slurp this sweet and savory summer treat from a tamarind-and-chili-paste-coated straw.
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Yuenyeung
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Yuenyeung

The perfect marriage of coffee and tea.
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Drop Shot
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Drop Shot

With this Dutch liqueur, you can now drink licorice.
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Melcocha
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Melcocha

Pulling gobs of this handmade taffy yields strong arms and a sweet reward.
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Mandazi
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Mandazi

Across East Africa, these cardamom-flavored doughnuts are the perfect pairing for chai.
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Naranjilla
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Naranjilla

Relatively unknown outside South America, the tart, tomato-like fruit makes beloved juices and cocktails.
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Peanut Butter Fruit
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Peanut Butter Fruit

Its pulp tastes just like the creamy spread.
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Blackberry Jam Fruit
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Blackberry Jam Fruit

Inside a hard, yellow shell lies a sweet, black spread.
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Injera with Spaghetti
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Injera with Spaghetti

The fusion dish dates back to Italy's occupation of Ethiopia in the 1930s.
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The Toleen
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The Toleen

Thai red beans and rum combine in a winter warmer inspired by a South American specialty.
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Finger Lime
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Finger Lime

Slice one open for some citrus caviar.
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