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Rocky Mountain Oysters

Despite their name, Rocky Mountain oysters have nothing to do with seafood. This unusual American Western dish is made from…

Spaghetti

Few foods are as instantly recognizable as spaghetti. These long, thin strands of pasta are a staple of Italian cuisine…

Casu Marzu

Casu marzu is one of Italy's most controversial traditional foods. Originating in Sardinia, this unusual cheese is known for containing…

Haggis

Few traditional dishes are as closely associated with a country as haggis is with Scotland. This hearty Scottish specialty combines…

Svið

Few traditional dishes are as closely associated with Icelandic food culture as svið, a dish made from a cooked sheep's…

Palolo

Once a year, the coastal waters of Samoa become the setting for one of the Pacific's most remarkable seafood traditions.