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Romkugler

Romkugler are classic Danish no-bake rum balls made from cake crumbs, cocoa, butter, jam, and a splash of dark rum, rolled in sprinkles, coconut, or tart raspberry dust. Rich, fudgy, and perfect for using leftover cake, they’re a festive bite-sized dessert.

🇩🇰 Denmark$$

Mawuyu Mousse

A silky, tangy mousse showcasing mawuyu (baobab) powder folded into whipped cream and milk, lightly sweetened and set with gelatin or agar-agar. Finished with crunchy roasted peanuts and sesame, dark chocolate, and bright citrus zest.

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe$$

Oka i'a

Oka i'a is a Samoan raw tuna salad lightly cured in lime juice and folded with rich coconut cream, then tossed with tomato, cucumber, onion, and chili. Bright, creamy, and refreshing with a gentle heat.

🇼🇸 Samoa$$

Pikliz

Pikliz is a bright, fiery Haitian pickled slaw of cabbage, carrots, and Scotch bonnet peppers in a tangy vinegar-lime brine—crisp, zesty, and perfect as a condiment or side.

🇭🇹 Haiti$

Conakry Dèguè

Conakry Dèguè (Thiakry/Degue) is a creamy West African millet-and-yogurt dessert, lightly spiced with vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and dotted with raisins and coconut.

🇬🇳 Guinea$$

Kachkéis Mousse

A silky, savory mousse of Luxembourgish Kachkéis lightened with whipped cream, brightened by white wine, Dijon, and lemon, and set with a hint of gelatin. Chilled and spooned onto rye bread, then finished with fresh chives.

🇱🇺 Luxembourg$$

Rote Grütze

A classic Northern German berry dessert: a silky, ruby-red compote of red currants, raspberries, strawberries, and sour cherries gently thickened with cornstarch and perfumed with lemon and vanilla. Best served chilled.

🇩🇪 Germany$$

Wake Island Coconut Crunch

A tropical, candy-like snack mix featuring aerated honey-butter caramel tossed with crispy rice cereal, toasted coconut, and macadamias, then studded with white chocolate, bright lime zest, and chewy dried pineapple. Crunchy, sweet-tart, and island-inspired.

🇺🇲 United States Minor Outlying Islands$$$

Udon

A comforting bowl of kake udon: springy wheat noodles in a light dashi–soy–mirin broth, lightly sweet and savory, topped with scallions and toasted sesame. Simple, quick, and deeply satisfying.

🇯🇵 Japan$

Bogobe

Bogobe is a traditional Southern African sorghum porridge, gently simmered until smooth and creamy. Served with milk, a pat of butter, and a touch of sugar or honey, it’s comforting, hearty, and naturally gluten-free.

🇧🇼 Botswana$

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Romkugler

Mawuyu Mousse

Oka i'a

Pikliz

Conakry Dèguè

Kachkéis Mousse

Rote Grütze

Wake Island Coconut Crunch

Udon

Bogobe

I've been...

Romkugler

Mawuyu Mousse

Oka i'a

Pikliz

Conakry Dèguè

Kachkéis Mousse

Rote Grütze

Wake Island Coconut Crunch

Udon

Bogobe