This sweet symbolic figurine is a Sicilian holiday tradition.

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

This tofu alternative replaces soybeans with sesame and kudzu.

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

A “royal rat” that's fit for a queen.

This ceremonial Mayan brew has evolved into a sweet, smoky spirit in the Chiapas highlands.

Even a local sports team pays homage to these white-crusted, savory spuds.

At Danish birthday parties, you can have your cake and decapitate it, too.

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

This rare, smoky chile grows only in the Sierra Norte region of Oaxaca.

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

This tangy East Coast spread is becoming increasingly hard to find.

This ultra-thin blue corn delicacy is traditionally eaten at Hopi weddings.

This Hungarian fried dough can make a rich breakfast or trusty hangover cure.

This midwinter food festival honors Iceland's pagan history.

You can find authentic versions of this sour Slavic brew at street stalls and monasteries.

A cake so gooey, it requires a spoon.

Vermont's version of soft serve celebrates their local dairy and maple industries.

A crispy creation that lets you bite into your brew.

In this Moroccan street specialty, whole-roasted lamb is cooked in underground clay pits and sold by weight.

This chewable Indian digestive soothes stomachs, freshens breath, and might give you cancer.

This French fortified wine is left outside for a year, aging amid rain and swinging temperatures.

This beef patty oozes cheese from within.

Korean hodu kwaja is normally stuffed with red bean paste, but one bakery in Toronto slips in a delicious surprise.