Fresh avocado, toasted bread, and simple toppings. With just a few ingredients, avocado toast demonstrates how a simple preparation can become a modern American favorite.

Created in Brazil during the 1940s, brigadeiros are believed to have been named after Brigadier Eduardo Gomes, a military officer and political candidate.

The handwritten notes in the Brigadeiro recipe are in Portuguese.

Unlike traditional flat pizzas, deep-dish pizza is baked in a deep pan, allowing for multiple layers of cheese, toppings, and sauce.

Closely associated with Chicago, it became a local favorite after appearing in the city's restaurants during the 1940s.

While many countries have their own versions, alfajores are especially associated with Argentina, where they are enjoyed year-round.

The handwritten notes are in Spanish.

Closely associated with the American South, Fried chicken is a classic American dish featuring pieces of chicken coated and fried until crisp. Many families have their own fried chicken recipe, passing techniques and seasonings from one generation to the next.

Blueberry grunt is a traditional dessert from Nova Scotia. Unlike a pie or cobbler, it is cooked in a covered pot, allowing the biscuit topping to steam as the berries simmer below.

The dessert's unusual name is said to come from the sound made by the bubbling fruit as it cooks beneath the dumplings.