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Fool's Gold Loaf
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Fool's Gold Loaf

Elvis Presley once flew across the country to eat this decadent Denver sandwich.
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Hot Beef Sundae
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Hot Beef Sundae

Pretty please with a cherry (tomato) on top?
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Added by claireleone2024
Frog Cakes
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Frog Cakes

The adorable amphibian treats are South Australian icons.
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Chicken Salt
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Chicken Salt

Curry powder gives this savory seasoning its golden hue.
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Blueberry Duff
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Blueberry Duff

A Canadian pudding that's boiled in a bag and is interchangeably lunch and dessert.
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Seal Flipper Pie
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Seal Flipper Pie

A Newfoundland tradition that comes with history and controversy.
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Gautham Krishnaraj Added by Gautham Krishnaraj
Root Beer Plant
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Root Beer Plant

These sacred leaves taste like peppery soda.
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Jared Rydelek Added by Jared Rydelek
Marsh Samphire
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Marsh Samphire

The briny “asparagus of the sea” grows along coasts around the world.
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Sofkee
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Sofkee

This Native American sour corn mixture can come as a cool drink or warm porridge.
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Crumble-In
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Crumble-In

This soggy Southern snack combines cornbread and buttermilk in a single glass.
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Abbey Perreault Added by Abbey Perreault
Bakeapple
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Bakeapple

Almost every Newfoundlander has a secret spot for foraging this honey-sweet berry.
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Gautham Krishnaraj Added by Gautham Krishnaraj
Canistel
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Canistel

The sweet and creamy “eggfruit” makes a great nog.
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Hackberry
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Hackberry

The little-known fruit tastes like peanut M&Ms.
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Jared Rydelek Added by Jared Rydelek
Peameal Bacon
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Peameal Bacon

The real "Canadian bacon" comes rolled in cornmeal.
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Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
Kholodets
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Kholodets

Savory meat jelly with a dollop of spicy mustard is a customary New Year's dish in Russia.
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Jellied Moose Nose
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Jellied Moose Nose

This nasal dish literally stews in its own juices.
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Irish Potato Candy
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Irish Potato Candy

This sweet spud is neither made with tubers, nor of Irish origin.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Gym Shoe Sandwich
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Gym Shoe Sandwich

The South Side favorite is a cross between a meat-lover's sub and a gyro.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Philly Taco
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Philly Taco

Wrap a slice of pizza around a cheesesteak to create this decadent mashup.
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Longevity Peach
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Longevity Peach

These buns artfully resemble peaches and represent immortality.
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Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
Raindrop Cake
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Raindrop Cake

The beautiful dessert evaporates in 20 minutes.
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Scrapple
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Scrapple

Pennsylvania's pork loaf embodies Amish resourcefulness.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Potato Doughnuts
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Potato Doughnuts

The first American doughnut chain used spuds.
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Nathan’s Famous French Fry Fork
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Nathan’s Famous French Fry Fork

The hot dog chain’s charming “bi-dent” picks up potatoes with ease.
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