Smashing this pink candy pig with a tiny hammer is a Christmas tradition in Saratoga Springs.

A unique take on Szechuan dumplings is now a Montreal specialty.

A Victorian favorite is hanging on in Pennsylvania.

Recently introduced to France, it's the color of pool water.

This beef patty oozes cheese from within.

Soften the chill of Northeastern winters with a spirit distilled from local maple sap.

Fresh fruit is the main feature of this sweet sandwich.

This curry celebrates Japan's maritime history.

A cake so gooey, it requires a spoon.

This sweet treat has been cool for more than 1,000 years.

On this holiday, Icelandic children earn cream buns by spanking their parents.

In Langhorne, Pennsylvania, two brothers decided to take their doughy creations to the next level.

Every December, Sinterklaas and his helper throw these little spiced cookies to Dutch children.

A Canadian spirit made with Newfoundland's beloved berry.

On November 5, the British celebrate a thwarted assassination attempt with bonfires and deliciously dense, sticky gingerbread.

Though its home region has been split by war, love for this hearty pastry transcends borders.

Real maraschinos were born more than a century ago in an Italian distillery.

This small-batch spirit is distilled from cactus fruit.

The original “nails” have disappeared from this cheese-smothered, horseshoe-shaped ham dish.

This dessert pays tribute to the snow-covered mountains surrounding Salzburg.

This heavenly custard was born from the leftovers of sherry winemaking.

The Netherlands' most famous treat now comes in a bottle.

These sweet hands come with stories of triumph and brutality.

Cooks in the Southern United States still whip up this spicy, seductively sweet condiment from the 1950s.