McDonald's ice cream machine may not always be working in the US, but in other countries, there's plenty of other treats available to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Leaves can work effectively during cooking, protecting the food from direct heat while trapping steam. Some leaves also impart their own distinctive flavors.
Believe it or not, Milky Ways outside the U.S. don't include caramel! And that's not all -- Kit Kats, Snickers, Mounds, and more are totally different abroad.
Brazil is known for its coffee. It grows abundantly, and farmers know the best ways to harvest it. One of its most popular beans comes from an odd source.
Move over king cake, there's another famous New Orleans cake that also deserves some praise. Inspired by a Hungarian cake, this iteration has many tasty layers.
France is well known for its chocolate, which dates back to the 17th century. Here's what sets it apart and how you can make King Louis XV's recipe yourself.
Shoyu is the perfect soy sauce to enhance the taste of any Japanese dish by adding saltiness, accentuating sweetness, or building rich layers of flavor.
Pepperoni is America's favorite pizza topping. While it's not as Italian as you might think, one version is unique compared to its traditional counterpart.
Cuisines of the world offer not only new culinary experiences but exciting stories. Katmer is a sweet Turkish dessert that can also be enjoyed with breakfast.
Meatloaf is a comfort food, not only in the US but around the world. From versions filled with eggs to those wrapped in bacon, here's 12 unique styles to know.
Egg Drop soup is enjoyed across various cultures under different names. And it's the best way to effortlessly upgrade canned soup you find in your pantry.
Ensalada rusa contains lots of veggies and has a light texture that's perfect during the summer months. What sets it apart is the addition of carrots or beets.
There's a wide variety of salad dressings around the world. From a simple vinaigrette to blue cheese to Louis dressing, here are some of the most popular.
Pairing sushi and sake has become more of a recent food combination. Read why you shouldn't pair sushi and sake for your next meal. It's more about the rice.
Har gow dumplings are delicious little Cantonese dumpling filled with shrimp. Do you know how they make har dow so translucent? And is it the same as dim sum?
"Anafre" means both "clay pot" and "portable oven." In addition to its small holes, a typical anafre is equipped with hot coals to keep the food inside warm.
Wontons and crab Rangoon are popular Chinese dishes. They're both savory little umami bombs. But they're not exactly the same thing: Here's how they differ.
Meat pies are those ubiquitous packets of scrumptiousness that seem to appear in cultures all over the world. So, here are 15 of them that you need to try.
Olives tend to be one of those items you either love or hate. The abundance of choices can seem intimidating if you've never had them. Here's where to start.