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- Signature Dishes from Around the World -

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