Portugal's volcanic archipelago is home to addictively sweet and chewy muffins.

This Route 66 institution goes the extra mile for soda-based indulgence.

Turkish legends trace these raw meatballs to the time of the prophet Abraham.

Floridians baked this tangy treat before key lime took over the state's pie scene.

Some Sicilians start their day with this decadent combination.

Ladled out of massive pots at feasts and fundraisers, the Midwestern stew binds communities.

One southern Indiana town cooks up this unique, time-honored dessert every September.

Indiana's unofficial state pie was once a desperate measure.

Adding juniper ash to this traditional Navajo dish gives it as much calcium as a glass of milk.

From humble meat-hybrid to Cincinnati favorite.

This sweet sandwich celebrates Georgia's favorite crop.

Elderly villagers hunt the digger wasps that stud these Japanese rice crackers.

This Christmas tree elixir kept Vikings and Captain Cook alive.

Utah's favorite nonalcoholic beer got its start more than a century ago as a German brew.

This is one seriously polarizing pie.

A now-archaic Scottish breakfast paved the way for this popular dessert.

The St. Louis creation earned the "best use of the worst cheese" award.

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

Portuguese traders' love of marzipan paved the way for Thailand's vibrant mung bean candy.

Scandinavia has a long history of stretching flour supplies with tree bark.

Every year, one tiny Tennessee town celebrates this sugary Southern duo.

For some students at the University of Oxford, the end of the year means getting covered with eggs, shaving cream, and champagne.

The rich, potato-filled dish nourished Catholics on meatless Fridays.

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