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Patatje Oorlog
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Patatje Oorlog

Atop every serving of Dutch “war fries,” a pile of spicy, savory condiments do battle.
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British Burrito
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British Burrito

England's take on the Mexican meal wraps a Yorkshire pudding around meaty fillings.
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Rochester-Style Hot Sauce
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Rochester-Style Hot Sauce

This spicy, sloppy meat mixture is thinner than chili, thicker than soup, and perfect atop “garbage.”
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Kaymak
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Kaymak

Somewhere between butter and cream cheese, kaymak adds a fatty, creamy richness to everything.
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Frutta Martorana
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Frutta Martorana

Sicilian nuns once hung these sugary "fruits" from tree branches.
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Cramaillote
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Cramaillote

This jelly is made with dandelions and tastes like honey.
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Maple Seltzer
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Maple Seltzer

You can have your syrup and drink it, too.
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Czernina
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Czernina

Duck blood makes this Polish soup extra rich.
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Guri Guri
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Guri Guri

Maui's sherbet-ice cream hybrid is a light, fruity, creamy delight.
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Kuli-Kuli
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Kuli-Kuli

In Nigeria, ground peanuts become spicy, deep-fried nuggets and noodles.
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Frog Cakes
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Frog Cakes

The adorable amphibian treats are South Australian icons.
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Rillettes
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Rillettes

Spread this fat-poached meat on a crusty French loaf.
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Chicken Salt
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Chicken Salt

Curry powder gives this savory seasoning its golden hue.
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Amlou
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Amlou

Morocco's nutty, decadent spread is made from the prized oil of the argan tree.
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Oliebollen
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Oliebollen

These Dutch doughnuts are classic New Year's treats.
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Santa Maria–Style Barbecue
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Santa Maria–Style Barbecue

Californian BBQ involves red oak, sirloin, and special grills.
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Fried Coke
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Fried Coke

Reach peak Americana with these deep-fried balls of Coca-Cola.
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Zelnik
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Zelnik

This spiraled Balkan pastry requires painstakingly rolling dough into silky sheets.
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Broasted Chicken
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Broasted Chicken

This style of fried chicken is pressure-cooked while it fries.
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Burgoo
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Burgoo

It’s only fitting that a racehorse named after this Kentucky stew won the state’s signature Derby.
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Raicilla
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Raicilla

Meet tequila's fruity, fragrant relative.
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American Spicebush
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American Spicebush

The plant's fruit, leaves, and bark offer a spice rack of flavors.
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Zanzibar Pizza
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Zanzibar Pizza

Vendors fill these crispy pancakes with as many meats, sweets, or vegetables as their imaginations allow.
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Cozido das Furnas
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Cozido das Furnas

In this island town, stew gets cooked by volcano.
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