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.

Jianbing is traditionally made to order by street vendors, with each pancake assembled directly on the griddle. The batter is spread thinly, an egg is cracked over it, then sauces, scallions, herbs and a crunchy filling are added before the pancake is folded. The process takes only a few minutes from batter to breakfast.

The handwritten notes of the Bacalhau à Brás recipe are in Portuguese.

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.

This illustration captures the colorful mixture of shrimp, vegetables, and citrus that defines Mexican shrimp ceviche.

In the Philippines, Halo-Halo is especially suited to hot weather, combining shaved ice with a colorful assortment of sweetened ingredients. Evaporated milk adds creaminess while fruit, coconut, beans and jellies provide different textures and flavors. It is often served in a tall glass so that its many layers can be seen before they are mixed.