Although descended from European winter restorative beverages, or “noggins,” eggnog is an American invention that appeared in the late 1700s.
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Eggnog
Pão de Queijo
(Brazilian cheese buns)
Pães de queijo are tasty little cheese buns popular in Brazil. They are made with cassava flour, which gives them an interesting taste and texture and makes them a gluten-free treat.
Pâte Brisée
(French pastry crust for savory tarts and pies)
Pâte brisée is a basic, all-purpose pastry dough used to make tender crusts for tarts, galettes and small hors d’oeuvre.
Pâtés Haïtiens
(Haitian puff pastry beef patties)
Filled with ground beef and nicely spiced, “patties” are popular with Haitians as a quick snack or meal on the go.
Pâté de Campagne
(French country-style pork terrine)
This rustic recipe is probably the easiest (and cheapest) of all French pâtés to make. Since the meat isn’t fully pureed, it has a great texture, complemented by the earthy flavor of liver.
Okonomiyaki
(Japanese savory "as-you-like-it" pancakes)
At its most basic, Japanese okonomiyaki is a simple wheat-flour pancake with vegetables and meats stirred into the batter.
Obatzter
(German beer cheese spread)
Obatzter (pronounced “OH-bots-duh”) is a Bavarian full-flavored cheese spread. Classic Biergarten fare, Obatzter is especially popular at Oktoberfest celebrations.
Ogbono Soup
(Nigerian meat and vegetable stew thickened with ogbono seed)
Ogbono is the dried seed of the African mango tree, and it is ground and used as a powerful thickener for dishes, to which it also imparts an earthy flavor.
Okra Pickles
(American, Southern-Soul garden refrigerator pickle)
Keep ahead of the harvest with this quick and easy okra refrigerator pickle for a fresh and crunchy treat that tastes just like Maw Maw’s.
Olive Marinate
(Italian marinated olive appetizer)
Marinated olives are a popular snack and antipasto in Italy. Olives are popular all around the Mediterranean coast, and make a great addition to any Mediterranean meal.