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- Signature Dishes from Around the World -

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  1. Melanzane alla Parmigianaa
  2. Korean Kimchi Haemul Soondubu Jjigae
  3. Peruvian Tallarín Saltado Chifa
  4. Tanzanian Mchemsho with Ugali
  5. Irish Curry Chips
  6. Portuguese Bolinhos de Bacalhau
  7. Guyanese Pepper Pot
  8. Albanian Tave Kosi
  9. Ecuadorian Locro de Papas
  10. Tunisian Tajine Maadnous
  11. French Canadian Poutine
  12. Senegalese Poulet Yassa
  13. Cod with Thai Nam Jim Jeaw
  14. Greek Moussaka
  15. Mexican Barbacoa
  16. Iranian Kuku Sabzi
  17. Spanish Gambas al Ajillo
  18. Japanese Agedashi Tofu
  19. Turkey Tetrazinni
  20. Cuban Picadillo Habanero
  21. Salvadorian Pupusas with Curtido
  22. Italian Tomato, Onion, and Butter Pasta
  23. Middle Eastern Kofta Kebabs
  24. Thai Beef Satay
  25. Greek Revithia Soupa
  26. Flemish Waterzooi
  27. Andhra Style Green Chili Chicken
  28. Mauritian Bol Renversé
  29. Bánh Mì Gà Nướng
  30. Greek Walnut Cake (Karydopita)
  31. Japanese Tori no Karaage
  32. Malagasy Akoho Sy Voanio
  33. Icelandic Plokkfiskur
  34. Nigerian Suya and Zobo
  35. West Sumatran Udang Balado
  36. Norwegian Medisterkaker with Surkal
  37. French Galette Complète
  38. Hawaiian Saimin Noodles
  39. Japanese Gyudon with Onsen Tamago
  40. Thai Tom Kha Kai Soup (ต้มข่าไก่)
  41. Polish Gołąbki
  42. Korean Gilgeori Toast
  43. Hungarian Paprikás Csirke
  44. Chicken Marsala
  45. Chinese Scrambled Eggs & Tomato
  46. Bagels and Lox, the Full Schmear
  47. Thai Gai Pad Khing and Moo Satay
  48. Portuguese Caldo Verde
  49. Georgian Shkmeruli Chicken
  50. Tex-Mex Fajitas
  51. Hiroshima Okonomiyaki
  52. Chinese Long Life Noodles
  53. Greek Kotosoupa Avgolemon
  54. Ethiopian Doro Wat
  55. English Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas
  56. Korean Dolsot Bibimbap
  57. Mozambican Piri-Piri Chicken
  58. Hungarian Túrós Csusza
  59. Salvadoran Pupusa
  60. Thai Laap Pla
  61. Shakshuka with Feta Cheese
  62. Baghali Polow ba Mahichen
  63. Canarian Ropa Vieja
  64. Chinese New Year Noodles
  65. Danish Smørrebrød
  66. Russian Beef Stroganoff
  67. Hawaiian Loco Moco
  68. Mexican Pozole Rojo
  69. Brazilian Feijoada
  70. Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
  71. Filipino Silog
  72. Arroz con Pollo
  73. Martiniquais Seafood Blaff
  74. Korean Fried Chikin
  75. Chinese Chow Fun Noodles
  76. Thai Kaeng Hung Le Curry
  77. Winter Holiday Drinks
  78. Sicillian Sfincione
  79. Indian Phirni and Skakkarpare
  80. Mexican Camarones en Aguachilie
  81. Ethiopian Kitfo
  82. Cornish Pasty
  83. Cuban Lechon Asado con Congri
  84. Chinese-American Egg Rolls
  85. Homemade Pizza
  86. Sri Lankan Curry
  87. Japanese Tonkatsu
  88. Vietnamese Phở Soup
  89. Chaniotiko Boureki
  90. South African Bunny Chow
  91. Empanadas Mendocinas
  92. Senegalese Thieboudienne
  93. Hainanese Chicken Rice
  94. Moqueca Seafood Stew from Bahia
  95. Chemmeen Curry from Kerala
  96. Filipino Ukoy Shrimp Fritters
  97. French Tarte Tatin
  98. Japanese Misoshiru Soup
  99. Swedish Meatballs (Köttbulla)
  100. Pomegranate Soup (Ash Anar)
  101. Pescao en Escabeche
  102. Rendang from West Sumatra
  103. South African Bobotie
  104. Quiche Lorraine
  105. Bacalhau Que Nunca Chega
  106. Turkish Yayla Çorbasi (Yoghurt/Rice Soup)
  107. Thai Curried Fish Mousse
  108. Salmorejo - Chilled Spanish Tomato Soup
  109. Bánh Xèo - Vietnamese Crepes
  110. Latkes (לאַטקע)
  111. Chongqing Hot Pot
  112. Turkish Menemen Eggs
  113. Iranian Tah-Chin Morgh
  114. Oaxacan Stew (Estofado de Oaxaca)
  115. Afghan Ravioli (Aushak)
  116. Sichuan Mapo Dofu
  117. Egyptian Vegetarian Koshari
  118. Singaporean Laksa Lemak
  119. Hungarian Goulash
  120. Afghan Qabili Palau
  121. Korean Patjuk and Kkaennip Jeon
  122. Italian Braciole
  123. Chicken Jalfrezi
  124. Japanese Good Fortune Sushi Rolls
  125. Surinamese Goedangan
  126. Persian Abgoosht with Doogh
  127. Pavlova from New Zealand
  128. Lahmacun or Turkish Pizza
  129. Coq au Vin
  130. Chicken Kapsa
  131. Zapallo and Lentil Stew with Maturana
  132. A Tasty Thai Trio
  133. Japanese Kare-Raisu
  134. Spanish Tortilla de Patata
  135. Hawaiian SPAM Musubi
  136. Filipino Pancit Bihon
  137. Pinchos Marunos with Saffron Allioli
  138. Kerala Chicken Stew (Koshi Ishtu)
  139. Ghormeh Sabzi with Keteh Rice
  140. Hawaiian Long Rice
  141. Moroccan Tagine
  142. Indian Burfi Sweets
  143. Classic Boeuf Bourguignon
  144. Swedish Lindström and Kåldolmar
  145. Hummus and Falafel
  146. Gỏi Cuốn Vietnamese Summer Rolls
  147. Russian Cheese Filled Eggplant Rolls
  148. Hiyashi Chuka (Chinese Chilled Noodle)
  149. Korean Bulgolgi with Banchan
  150. Balkan Burgers with Ajvar and Kajmak
  151. Provencal Ratatouille
  152. Chinese Fried Rice
  153. Classic New England Clam Chowder
  154. Italian Risotto with Fennel
  155. Japanese Oyako Donburi
  156. Macedonian Baklava
  157. Indonesian Martabak
  158. Pollo Encacahuatado
  159. Creole Jambalaya
  160. Laotian Chicken with Sticky Rice
  161. Moroccan B'stilla
  162. Korean Pa Jun
  163. Tex-Mex Stuffed Poblano Peppers
  164. Ukrainian Sweet & Savory Varenyky
  165. Oktoberfest Schnitzel and Spaetzle
  166. Thai Curry Deluxe
  167. South Indian Bisi Bele Bath
  168. Chinese-American Curried Beef Lo Mein
  169. Japanese Tempura
  170. Spanish Seafood Tortillitas
  171. Irish Potato & Leek Soup
  172. Moroccan Spiced Chicken
  173. Savory Thai Fish Cakes
  174. Russian Borscht
  175. Grilled Tandoori Chicken
  176. Turkish Shish Kabobs
  177. Jamaican Jerk Chicken
  178. Spanish Paella Times Two
  179. Yucatan Sopa de Lima
  180. Indonesian Sambal Goreng Telur
  181. Chickpea and Spinach Soup
  182. Greek Dolmathes
  183. Basmati Rice Salad
  184. Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
  185. Filipino Easy Adobo
  186. Javanese Gado-Gado