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Vínarterta
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Elusive in its country of origin, this multilayer cake has found a home in Manitoba's “New Iceland” region.
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Fried Onion Burgers
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Fried Onion Burgers

A Depression-era patty filler paved the way for an Oklahoma favorite.
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Shaker Lemon Pie
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Shaker Lemon Pie

In this tangy treat, no part of the citrus is left behind.
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Lanzi's Cashew Nut & Rice Crunch
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Lanzi's Cashew Nut & Rice Crunch

Candy makers recently resurrected this crispy Chicago confection from the graveyard of vintage sweets.
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Debal Curry
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Debal Curry

Melaka's Kristang community makes a dish so spicy, it's known as “devil's curry.”
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Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwich
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Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwich

The story of the golf tournament’s signature snack is one of secret recipes and controversial updates.
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Chicken Barb
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Chicken Barb

This pulled chicken sandwich has a cult following in the Massachusetts towns of Methuen and Lawrence.
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White Potato Pie
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White Potato Pie

This velvety, vintage treat still has a fan base in Maryland.
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Marlborough Pie
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Marlborough Pie

A custardy twist on apple pie finds delicious use for fruit reaching spoilage.
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Staffordshire Oatcakes
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Staffordshire Oatcakes

The portable breakfast food might've originated with British soldiers returning from India.
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Buchteln
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Buchteln

These pull-apart rolls were once baked with lottery tickets in the center.
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Bebinca
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Bebinca

Goa's signature baked pudding cake is multicultural and multilayered.
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Graffe
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Graffe

During Carnival, Neapolitans fill up on these fluffy potato doughnuts.
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Dill Pickle Pizza
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Dill Pickle Pizza

This is one seriously polarizing pie.
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Paparajotes
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Paparajotes

Impress Murcianos by correctly eating these fried lemon leaves.
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Finger Lime
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Finger Lime

Slice one open for some citrus caviar.
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Strawberry Tree Fruit
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Strawberry Tree Fruit

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

These Bavarian cookies are also intricate works of art.
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Southern Butter Rolls
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Southern Butter Rolls

The sweet, spiraled pastries were once a staple on cold days in the American South.
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Lussekatter
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Lussekatter

These saffron buns are eaten on Lucia Day in Sweden.
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Smearcase
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Smearcase

A few Baltimore bakeries still serve this cheesecake named after 19th-century cottage cheese.
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Puto Bumbong
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Puto Bumbong

During Christmastime in the Philippines, purple reigns with this colorful sticky rice snack.
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Ozark Pudding
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Ozark Pudding

Bess Truman made this dessert for Winston Churchill after his “Iron Curtain” speech.
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Lemon Stick
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Lemon Stick

This taste bud befuddler is a signature Baltimore sweet.
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