They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Does this apply when visiting a foreign country too? The culture and famous landmarks sure add to the lasting first impression; however, we usually get to savor and indulge in the cuisine and traditional dishes first, sometimes way before visiting the country. Thanks to globalization, today, we get to try cuisine from around the world without leaving our homeland.

Travel around the world without leaving your kitchen.

Foodies love eating the traditional food around the world, trying new flavors on for size or a traditional dish you’ve long heard about. It’s culinary travel at its best. Here are 50 famous and traditional dishes worth traveling for!

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The secret to the best Olivier Salad is finely chopping every single ingredient so you have to be patient as this recipe is a labor of ❤️ love. This salad is not to be rushed as the ✨ magic is in the chop so take your time and enjoy the process.

The Best Moroccan Salad Recipes: Looking to bring authentic Moroccan flavors home? Here are recommendations for fresh, flavorful salads

Khoresh Bademjan is a comforting Persian aubergine stew that gets its distinctive flavours from the rich aroma of fried aubergines and tangy preserved black limes. Although it is traditionally made with meat, it is also common to use yellow split peas instead, turning this into a wholesome vegan option.

Dec 24 may be too late to post a Christmas recipe... but here's one anyway. Olivier salad, originally from Russia, is now a holiday tradition in many countries.

Mexican street corn salad has the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, tangy and creamy flavors. It's light, colorful, and ideal for summer grilling.

We’re up to the letter “S” in Cooking Around the World with a trip to Serbia! I have to admit, I had absolutely no idea what traditional Serbian cuisine was like. And it wasn…

The combination of nuoc mam gung (ginger and lime fish sauce) and mo hanh (spring onion oil) gives this Vietnamese seafood dish a kick. Score the fish to ensure the marinate gets under the skin and serve with a fresh green papaya or mango salad.

A list of delicious Lebanese salads featuing the famous tabouli and fattoush, through to simpler salads to suit breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Wow yourself by making this Fragrant Israeli Rice! It's got the crunch of toasted pepitas, sweetness of sultanas, plus it's a complete protein in a meal!

Sicilian tomato pesto, also known as "Pesto alla Trapanese," is a bright, summery and refreshing version of the beloved Italian condiment.

Herring and Beet Salad

Herdade do Vau, near Serpa in Alentejo, Portugal may seriously become one of Mrs. O's secret hideaways and family traditions.

Hawaiian musician Kuana Torres Kahele joins us on the set of Cooking Hawaiian Style to make his traditional ho'i'o fern shoot salad recipe.

FERMENTATION LENGTH: 1-4 weeksSALT PERCENT: 2%Why I love this recipe. It connects me to cultures around the world where traditionally fermented foods are still a part of their everyday lifestyle. For a PDF version of this recipe, including Gourmet Pairing Options, scroll to the end of this post.

An easy Egg Salad With Cheese is one of the most popular Lithuanian salads that you will find used in different ways: be it used as a sandwich filling, or on a festive table stuffed into vol-au-vents. A simple recipe, called Pikantiskos Salotos truly brings the taste of home to me when I am feeling nostalgic!

This classic Polish Easter dish made with simple ingredients and packed with flavor is traditionally served for breakfast.

This tofu Banh Mi recipe is a take on the traditional Vietnamese sandwich. A sandwich full of flavour made with sticky tofu, creamy sauce, crunchy pickled veggies, cucumber ribbons and fresh cilantro!

Recipe VIDEO above. A 12 minute, no cook, giant Couscous Salad with sun dried tomato, feta, rocket / arugula, herbs and the added nutty tastiness of chickpeas. My shortcut-flavour tip is to use the oil from the sun dried tomato jar as the dressing - free flavour! The flavour pops from the sun dried tomato and feta are quite intense, so this truly is satisfying to have as a meal, or as a substantial side. This makes quite a lot - serves 5 as a main, or 8 - 10 as a side. Keeps very well.

Traditional Mediterranean Tabbouleh Salad made with a twist. Made with protein-rich quinoa, this vegan and gluten-free Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe is the perfect year-round salad for all your indoor and outdoor parties.

Kimchi is popular worldwide. It is a traditional ethnic Korean staple that is made of salted and fermented vegetables. The commonly used ingredients are cabbage and radish with a...