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.

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.