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

"Monk's Head" cheese requires a special shaver.

This star-shaped fruit has been beloved for centuries.

This Canary Islands' specialty upgrades coffee with layers of condensed milk and liqueur.

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

Historians debate whether this dish actually originated with Italian sex workers.

Impress Murcianos by correctly eating these fried lemon leaves.

The lychee-looking fruit appears in everything from jam and liqueur to the Aeneid and Madrid's flag.

This decadent cheese has frugal roots.

To do Christmas right, Italians turn to heavenly chestnuts.

This Christmas bread is formed in the shape of the baby Jesus.

This jewel-toned Sicilian and Maltese specialty is so sweet, it’s hard to believe it comes from a spiky cactus.

These pink cookies are destined to be dunked in champagne.

Developed by Spain's elite military unit in the 1920s, this cocktail is a favorite among Barcelona's college students.

In Spain's Extremadura region, local sheep and a touch of thistle make for an ultra-creamy, slightly bitter cheese.

The aging process of this formaggio begins in a barrel of wine.

By the 21st century, one lone woman held the recipe for what might have been da Vinci’s cheese of choice.

An obscure Italian amaro became the pride of Pittsburgh.

To earn a waffle from these vendors, you must first play a game of roulette.