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TiramisuVegetariantiramisù 🇮🇹 ItalyCoffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream and cocoa powder Sweet or dessert CaviarFish or seafood 🇮🇷 Iran and 5 moreSalt-cured fish roe, most prized from sturgeon of the Caspian and Black Sea Sauce, pickle or ferment, Snacks Mojito 🇨🇺 Cuba and 5 moreCuban cocktail of white rum, lime, mint, sugar and soda water over ice Drink Fish and chipsFish or seafood 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 8 moreBattered fried fish served hot with thick-cut chips Main dish, Lunch, Dinner SachertorteVegetarian 🇦🇹 Austria and 1 moreAustrian chocolate sponge cake with apricot jam and a glossy chocolate glaze Sweet or dessert, Tea time, Snacks Shanghai fried noodlesMeat上海粗炒 🇨🇳 ChinaThick wheat noodles stir-fried with beef or pork, bok choy, and onion Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Khanom mo kaengขนมหม้อแกง 🇹🇭 ThailandThai dessert custard made with coconut milk, eggs and sweetened starch Sweet or dessert Rocoto rellenoMeat 🇵🇪 PeruPeruvian stuffed rocoto peppers baked with meat and cheese Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Greek saladVegetarianΧωριάτικη σαλάτα 🇬🇷 Greece and 1 moreTomato, cucumber, onion, feta and olives with olive oil and oregano Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner Caesar salad 🇲🇽 Mexico and 3 moreRomaine lettuce tossed with a creamy, tangy dressing and croutons Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner Wiener schnitzelMeat 🇦🇹 AustriaThin veal cutlet, breaded and pan-fried until golden Main dish, Lunch, Dinner BouillabaisseFish or seafood 🇫🇷 FranceA Marseille fish stew with local seafood, herbs, and saffron broth Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Apple strudelVegetarian 🇦🇹 Austria and 5 moreThin pastry rolled around spiced apple filling and baked until golden Pie or savoury pastry, Tea time, Snacks Pad thaiผัดไทย 🇹🇭 ThailandStir-fried rice noodles with egg, tofu, shrimp and peanuts, a Thai street food classic Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CaipirinhaVegan 🇧🇷 BrazilBrazil’s classic cocktail of cachaça, lime, sugar and ice Drink, Snacks, Dinner GelatoVegetarian 🇮🇹 Italy and 1 moreItalian-style ice cream with a dense, smooth texture and intense flavor Sweet or dessert, Snacks BulgogiMeat불고기 🇰🇷 South Korea and 1 moreThin marinated beef grilled or pan-cooked, a classic of Korean barbecue Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Butter chickenMeatमुर्ग़ मक्खनी 🇮🇳 India and 5 moreChicken in a rich, creamy tomato and butter sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner French onion soupsoupe à l'oignon 🇫🇷 France and 1 moreA hot soup of caramelized onions in stock, topped with bread and melted cheese Soup, Lunch, Dinner Pizza MargheritaVegetarian 🇮🇹 ItalyNeapolitan pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella, basil and olive oil Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Beef bourguignonMeatBœuf bourguignon 🇫🇷 FranceFrench beef stew simmered in red wine with onions, mushrooms and herbs Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Zabaione 🇮🇹 Italy and 3 moreItalian whipped custard made with egg yolks, sugar, and sweet wine Sweet or dessert TonkatsuMeat豚カツ 🇯🇵 JapanDeep-fried pork cutlet coated in crisp panko breadcrumbs Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Croque monsieurMeatcroque-monsieur 🇫🇷 FranceHot French sandwich of ham and cheese, baked or fried until crisp Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Bryndzové halušky 🇸🇰 SlovakiaPotato dumplings tossed with sheep cheese, a Slovak national dish Main dish, Lunch, Dinner tarte flambéeMeatFlammekueche 🇫🇷 France and 1 moreAlsatian flatbread topped with cream, onions and bacon, baked in a wood-fired oven Main dish Negroni 🇮🇹 ItalyItalian cocktail of gin, sweet red vermouth, and Campari served over ice with orange Drink SaltimboccaMeat 🇮🇹 Italy and 1 moreVeal layered with prosciutto and sage, cooked with wine and butter Main dish, Dinner, Lunch Red velvet cakeVegetarian 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreA red-hued layer cake with cream cheese or ermine icing Sweet or dessert Spaghetti aglio e olioVegan 🇮🇹 ItalySpaghetti tossed with garlic gently cooked in olive oil Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Yorkshire puddingVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 1 moreA baked British pudding made from a simple batter, often served with roast meats Main dish, Lunch, Dinner ShortbreadVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 3 moreCrumbly Scottish biscuit made with butter, flour and sugar Sweet or dessert, Tea time, Snacks Cacio e pepeVegetarianPasta cacio e pepe 🇮🇹 ItalyRoman pasta tossed with pecorino romano cheese and black pepper Main dish, Lunch, Dinner BanitsaVegetarianбаница 🇧🇬 Bulgaria and 2 moreBulgarian pastry with layers of filo, eggs, yogurt, and white cheese Pie or savoury pastry, Breakfast, Snacks Pa amb tomàquetVegan 🇪🇸 Spain and 1 moreBread rubbed with tomato, olive oil and salt, central to Catalan food culture Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Hamantashהמן־טאַשן 🇮🇱 IsraelTriangular filled cookie for the Jewish festival of Purim Sweet or dessert, Snacks Peanut butter and jelly sandwichVegetarian 🇺🇸 United StatesA sandwich of peanut butter and fruit preserves on sliced bread Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Caldo verde 🇵🇹 Portugal and 2 morePortuguese soup of potatoes and shredded greens Soup, Dinner, Supper Tamago kake gohan卵かけご飯 🇯🇵 Japan and 2 moreCooked rice mixed with raw egg and soy sauce, a classic Japanese breakfast Main dish, Breakfast Gratin dauphinoisVegetarian 🇫🇷 FranceThinly sliced raw potatoes baked slowly in cream from Dauphiné, France Main dish Chicken paprikashMeatpaprikás csirke 🇭🇺 Hungary and 2 moreChicken simmered in paprika sauce, often finished with sour cream Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Flemish stewMeat 🇧🇪 Belgium and 2 moreBeef or pork stewed in beer with mustard and spices, a Belgian classic Main dish, Lunch, Dinner TafelspitzMeat 🇦🇹 Austria and 1 moreBeef simmered in broth, served with apple-horseradish and potatoes Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Hayashi riceMeatハヤシライス 🇯🇵 JapanBeef, onion and mushroom in demi-glace sauce over rice, a Japanese Western-style dish Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Dongpo porkMeat东坡肉 🇨🇳 ChinaBraised pork belly cooked with soy sauce, rice wine and sugar Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Toad in the holeMeat 🇬🇧 United KingdomSausages baked in a puffy batter and served hot with onion gravy Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Moules-fritesFish or seafood 🇧🇪 Belgium and 1 moreMussels cooked in broth, served with crisp fries on the side Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Ackee and saltfishFish or seafoodaki ah saalfish 🇯🇲 JamaicaJamaica’s national dish of salted cod and ackee fruit cooked with spices Main dish, Breakfast Chelow kebabMeatچلوکباب 🇮🇷 IranSteamed rice served with skewered grilled meat and classic Iranian sides Main dish, Lunch, Dinner TanghuluVegan糖葫芦 🇨🇳 China and 1 moreSkewered fruit coated in a crisp sugar shell, a classic Northern Chinese street snack Sweet or dessert, Snacks MärzenVegan 🇩🇪 Germany and 1 moreA Bavarian lager brewed in spring and served at Oktoberfest Drink Pecan pieVegetarian 🇺🇸 United StatesSweet pie of pecans and syrup in a pastry crust, from the Southern United States Sweet or dessert Kazandibi 🇹🇷 TurkeyCaramelized Turkish milk pudding with a browned base Sweet or dessert Veal MilaneseMeatcotoletta alla milanese 🇮🇹 Italy and 2 moreBone-in veal cutlet breaded and fried in butter, from Milan Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Blanquette de veauMeat 🇫🇷 FranceFrench veal stew in a creamy white sauce Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Eton messVegetarian 🇬🇧 United KingdomStrawberries, meringue and cream mixed into a soft English dessert Sweet or dessert Polbo á feiraFish or seafood 🇪🇸 SpainOctopus boiled and dressed with olive oil, salt, and paprika, served hot Main dish, Lunch, Dinner HushpuppyVegetarian 🇺🇸 United StatesDeep-fried cornmeal balls often served with seafood in the Southern United States Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner Þorramatur 🇮🇸 IcelandA winter buffet of traditional Icelandic meats, fish, bread and spirits Main dish, Dinner Bangers and mashMeat 🇬🇧 United KingdomSausages and mashed potato, often served with onion gravy and peas Main dish, Lunch, Dinner

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