Cured Ham

Milanesa napolitana is a traditional Argentine dish originating from Buenos Aires. It consists of a milanesa steak that's breaded, fried, then topped with a slice of ham, tangy tomato sauce, and thick slices of mozzarella, which will melt under th... READ MORE

This is an extreme version of a steak sandwich – filled with thinly sliced lomo steak, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, mayonnaise, chimichurri sauce, ham, cheese, and a fried egg, sandwich de lomo or lomito is a behemoth of a sandwich th... READ MORE

Hailing from the Aosta Valley, crespelle alla Valdostana is an Italian specialty that consists of savory, stuffed crêpes smothered in gooey Fontina cheese and béchamel sauce. The batter for the crêpes is made with a combination ... READ MORE

Galettes de Bretagne are basically thin crépes from the Brittany region in northwestern France. These pancakes are made from buckwheat flour, then filled with various ingredients such as eggs, ham, mushrooms, and bacon. In Brittany... READ MORE

Ovcharska salata is a simple variation of the famous Shopska salata. Essentially, it is Shopska salata (cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cheese) with the addition of mushrooms, eggs, and ham. The salad is typically tossed with ve... READ MORE

Medianoche is a tasty Cuban sandwich filled with roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles. The bread is made with a sweet and soft egg dough which is very similar to the Jewish challah. The name of the sandwich means midnight... READ MORE

According to Larousse, this classic French hot sandwich consists of a thin slice of ham and melted cheese tucked between two pieces of sliced bread. The original first appeared on Parisian menus in 1910, and some claim it was invented by accident,... READ MORE

Italian sandwich is an American sandwich consisting of a long bread roll filled with cheese such as provolone, meats such as salami, mortadella, and ham, and condiments such as tomatoes, olives, pickles, and onions. It is believed that the first I... READ MORE

Traditionally associated with Porto, francesinha is a unique sandwich consisting of toasted bread, beef or pork, sausages, ham, and cheese, while the whole combination is then doused in a rich beer-infused tomato sauce. The sandwich has different ... READ MORE

The Welch or Welsh complet is a French take on the Welsh rarebit. The dish is made by boiling beer in a pot, adding cheese (usually cheddar) to the pot, then pouring the mix over a slice of toasted bread and ham. It's then cooked until it... READ MORE

Louisiana's comfort food is nicely represented in red beans and rice, a dish that is traditionally prepared on Mondays, with the aroma of red beans drifting through the neighborhoods. The dish originates from the New Orleans Creole kitchens of the... READ MORE

Monte Cristo is an American sandwich consisting of two sliced of white bread filled with a slice of cheese, and ham, turkey, or chicken meat. The combination is dipped in beaten eggs and fried in butter, resulting in a delicious, calorie-packed co... READ MORE

Hoagie has been declared the official sandwich of Philadelphia in 1992, consisting of an Italian roll that is sprinkled with oil and vinegar, then layered with onions, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, provolone cheese, and different types of meat accor... READ MORE

Considered an essential part of the Finnish food culture, hernekeitto is a thick split pea soup cooked with pork that is traditionally prepared and served every Thursday throughout the country. Followed by a delicious pannukakku – a... READ MORE

Gyeran mari is a type of South Korean rolled omelet that usually incorporates various additional ingredients. The dish is made with lightly beaten eggs, while the fillings typically include finely sliced or diced scallions, carrots, peppers, mushr... READ MORE

Šunka u kruhu is a festive Croatian delicacy made with whole smoked and cooked ham that is encased in dough which typically consists of flour, yeast, lukewarm water, lard, and salt. The ham is traditionally flavored with bay leaves, garlic,... READ MORE

Revuelto de Gramajo is a popular Argentine hangover cure that is typically consumed and served for breakfast. It consists of only a few selected ingredients – scrambled eggs, thinly sliced ham, and fried potatoes, although some like to add g... READ MORE

Hot Brown is an unusual open-faced sandwich consisting of Mornay sauce-covered roast turkey and bacon that is baked or broiled with bread until it gets crispy, and the sauce starts to brown. Louisville, Kentucky's culinary icon started its way to ... READ MORE

Dinnete is a traditional dish originating from Baden-Württemberg. This pizza-like dish is topped with sour cream, salt, pepper, eggs, onions, ham, and cheese such as Emmental. The dough is made with a combination of wheat flour, spelt flour, ... READ MORE

Budla, goranski nadjev, crnoluški želudac, budel, or nadelo are just some of the names for this delicacy hailing from the Croatian region of Gorski Kotar. There are as many names as there are recipes for this meat product ... READ MORE

Although the combination of ham and butter on a baguette may seem simple, the jambon-beurre (ham-butter) sandwich is an iconic staple of Parisian gastronomy. More than a billion of these sandwiches were sold in France in 2013 alone, making it one ... READ MORE

This Croatian specialty hailing from Međimurje emerged as a clever way to preserve meat. Top-quality pork cuts are first salted, then either cooked or baked, and lastly dunked in lard seasoned with bay leaves and peppercorns. Prepared in that way,... READ MORE

Belonging to the Brassica oleracea family, collard greens are a type of green leafy vegetable that is characterized by thick leaves with tough stems and a slightly bitter flavor that is eliminated through cooking. This vegetable has long ... READ MORE

Zagrebački odrezak is a Croatian meat dish consisting of veal cutlets that are pounded, filled with cheese and ham, rolled, breaded, then fried until golden and crispy. Nowadays, the dish has many variations and some cooks prepare it with pork, ch... READ MORE

Julskinka is an indispensable part of the Swedish Christmas julbord (Christmas buffet). Delicious, tender, and moist, julskinka is a traditional Christmas ham that is brushed with a combination of mustard and egg yolks, topped with breadc... READ MORE

Shambar is a traditional soup originating from the region of Trujillo. It is made with various types of beans, wheat, chickpeas, peas, and at least three different types of meat such as smoked pork, ham, pork skin, pork ears, beef, and chicken. It... READ MORE

Kassler is a traditional Oktoberfest dish made with cured and smoked pork. The meat is usually smoked with alder or beechwood. When served, pork is almost always accompanied by sauerkraut and mashed or boiled potatoes on the side. The origin of th... READ MORE

Denver omelet is an American dish made with eggs, ham or bacon, onions, and green peppers. In order to prepare it, the mixture is poured into a frying pan, cooked, and folded to form an omelet. Although a plaque on California Street in Denver says... READ MORE

The inspiration for this omelet-like dish is believed to have come from fu yung egg slices, an elaborate recipe found in traditional Cantonese cuisine. Literally meaning lotus egg, this Chinese dish consists of lightly beaten egg... READ MORE

Despite its name, Hawaiian pizza is a Canadian invention, a classic American-style pie topped with cheese, ham, and pineapple chunks. It was originally created by Sam Panopoulos in Chatham, Ontario in the mid-1960s, when he added pineapple to the ... READ MORE

Barros Jarpa is a popular Chilean sandwich consisting of grilled sandwich bread filled with a slice of ham and cheese, usually mantecoso, which is similar to farmer's cheese. The sandwich is a variation of the Barros Luco, which ... READ MORE

Beggar's chicken is a Chinese delicacy and the city of Hangzhou's most famous dish, consisting of only one ingredient - a whole chicken. The secret is in the preparation method: the stuffed chicken is tightly wrapped in lotus leaves, packed in cla... READ MORE

Jambon persillé is a French appetizer coming from the region of Burgundy. It consists of a ham hock that is simmered in white wine and made into a terrine with a hefty amount of parsley. This humble dish is also a historic one: the Ediun tr... READ MORE

An egg sandwich is an internationally popular breakfast staple that typically consists of eggs between slices of bread. The sandwich is usually enriched with cheese, and it's often complemented with some kind of meat such as cold cuts or sausage m... READ MORE

Ärtsoppa is a traditional yellow pea soup that was originally prepared from fast-growing peas. It was extremely popular among the poor people who used to cook all of the ingredients in the same pot because they didn't have more than one. The ... READ MORE

Salade paysanne or peasant salad is a traditional salad. Although there are a few versions, it’s usually prepared with a combination of lettuce or endive, ham, lardons, cheese such as Gruyere or Roquefort, walnuts, tomatoes, potatoe... READ MORE

Schlachteplatte is a traditional Bavarian feast that consists of different types of meat and sausages. It typically contains smoked pork chops, slab bacon, bratwurst, blood sausages, liver sausages, bauernwurst, knackwurst, and wienerwurst. Grille... READ MORE

Although its ingredients aren't exactly traditionally German, toast Hawaii is a modern German classic - it was popularized by a TV cook Clemens Wilmenrod in the 1950s. In a similar way that the Americans have ruined pizza for some (mostly Italians... READ MORE

Garbure is a traditional thick soup from the southwest of France, consisting of meat, cheese, stale bread, and vegetables such as cabbage, peas, onions, or carrots. The soup is traditionally served as an evening meal over two courses, so the meat ... READ MORE

Pichanga is a humble Chilean dish that is usually served in traditional eateries across the country. It consists of diced ham or salami, a variety of pickles, olives, cheese, tomatoes, and avocados. The dish is typically served as an appetizer, so... READ MORE

Pease pudding is an English dish consisting of boiled peas with onion and carrots, which are seasoned with salt and other spices, and then cooked together with bacon or ham for extra flavor. The final result is a thick porridge with mild, yet rich... READ MORE