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- Signature Dishes from Around the World -

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