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Pork Skin Braciole
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Pork Skin Braciole

This old-school Italian dish comes in a rich and savory wrapper.
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Pizza Montanara
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Pizza Montanara

Its deep-fried crust is part of a longstanding Neapolitan tradition.
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Salzburger Nockerl
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Salzburger Nockerl

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

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

Nothing says “happy holidays” quite like mulled wine and a flaming, rum-soaked sugar loaf.
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Scandinavian Egg Coffee
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Scandinavian Egg Coffee

When faced with less-than-optimal ingredients, Swedes and Norwegians once clarified their brews with eggs.
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Scrumpy
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Scrumpy

This rustic cider's name derives from an English term for fruit thievery.
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Juustoleipä
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Juustoleipä

Finns treat this rich, baked cheese like bread.
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Motiv Zuckerl
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Motiv Zuckerl

These detailed, dainty confections are made by hand with minimal tools.
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Sfogliatella
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Sfogliatella

This layered pastry from Italy's Amalfi Coast may have origins in a 17th-century convent.
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Kaffeost
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Kaffeost

In northern Scandinavia, cups of coffee get enhanced with cheese.
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The Puffing Gun
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The Puffing Gun

Many popular cereals exploded out of its chamber and into existence.
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Maror
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Maror

The bitter herb served on Passover can be anything from horseradish to lettuce.
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Russian Tea
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Russian Tea

This Southern church group favorite isn't Slavic at all.
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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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Crumble-In
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Crumble-In

This soggy Southern snack combines cornbread and buttermilk in a single glass.
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Pemmican
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Pemmican

Touted as the original energy bar, the bison-based mixture kept for months.
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Victorian Soda Fountains
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Victorian Soda Fountains

Once upon a time, getting your carbonation fix required a visit to a monstrous machine.
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Tea Dance
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Tea Dance

The surprisingly subversive history of dancing over afternoon tea.
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Sofkee
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Sofkee

This Native American sour corn mixture can come as a cool drink or warm porridge.
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Beaver
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Beaver

Catholics once circumvented meatless fasts by claiming the semi-aquatic rodent was a fish.
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The Original McDonald's French Fry
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The Original McDonald's French Fry

The beef fat–fried version that first caught Ray Kroc's eye is now extinct.
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Shrub
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Shrub

Before refrigeration, mixing fruit with sugar and vinegar extended its shelf life and made for a tasty drink.
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Saskatoons
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Saskatoons

Nutty and sweet, these juicy gems were once a valued trade commodity in the northern United States.
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