Foods NickGriffalco Wants to Try

The fiery Calabrian meat spread also goes by "red Nutella" and "poor man's Viagra."

A rainbow of flavor that harks back to childhood.

This French Creole Christmas Eve tradition takes midnight munchies to a whole new level.

The dainty, cream-filled specialty is on the brink of extinction.

The Mexican fungal delicacy that makes corn taste like a mushroom.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a classic Midwestern treat!

Its pulp tastes just like the creamy spread.

This fruit can also count as dessert.

Cairo airport officials have seized hundreds of pounds of this smuggle-worthy delicacy.

This raw meat meze from Lebanon is as fresh as it gets.

This salad named after a scandal has been traced back to Kraft and Helen Keller.

Lauded by poets, a Scottish town's hot-smoked haddock may date back to the Vikings.

Impress Murcianos by correctly eating these fried lemon leaves.

At last, a street snack that brings together Doritos, veggies, pickled pig skin, and gummies.

A ritual that showcases the beauty of the present moment.

In the 19th century, tin miners ate these handheld pies and left their crusts to appease mischievous, mine-dwelling spirits.

These Japanese sweets demonstrate the ephemeral beauty of the seasons.

This nightmarish-looking fruit has serious healing potential.

Costa Rica's iconic ice cream tub contains indescribably addictive cookies.

This pancake pays tribute to one of Japan's favorite fish.

One fantasy food's journey from sci-fi vegan steak to silver screen cannibalism to actual meal replacement.

Deep-fried grasshoppers make a tangy, crispy taco filling.

This protein-rich legacy of the Aztecs makes for a savory taco filling.

A Depression-era patty filler paved the way for an Oklahoma favorite.