Seasoned pork and ripe plantains come together in a meal that has become one of Haiti’s most recognized culinary specialties.

The handwritten notes of the Love Cake recipe are in French.

Cheddar cheese, pimentos, and a handful of simple ingredients come together in this recipe. First gaining popularity in the United States during the early 20th century, Pimento Cheese evolved into a defining feature of Southern food culture.

Pan bagnat is a traditional sandwich from the city of Nice on the French Riviera. Its name comes from the Provençal dialect and means “bathed bread,” referring to the olive oil that soaks the crusty round loaf. Inspired by the famous Niçoise salad, pan bagnat is typically filled with tuna, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, olives, anchovies, and fresh vegetables. Originally created by fishermen and workers in the late 19th century as an inexpensive and nourishing meal, it has since become one of southern France’s most beloved culinary specialties.

The handwritten notes in the Pan Bagnat recipe are in French.

Candied Yams are made with sweet potatoes baked in a sweet glaze of brown sugar, butter and spices.

The dish originated in the Southern United States, where sweet potatoes were widely cultivated and became a staple ingredient. Influenced by African American culinary traditions, candied yams gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a classic American dessert featuring caramelized pineapple rings and cherries baked beneath a moist butter cake, then inverted before serving.

The cake became especially popular in the 1920s after canned pineapple became widely available in the United States. Home bakers embraced the colorful and easy-to-make dessert, and it quickly became a symbol of American home cooking.

The Fattoush Salad recipe is available in English and in French.