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Cuisines from around the World

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Icelandic

Icelandic food in general is based on fish and lamb, as well as owing much to Scandinavian and European influences. The salmon of Iceland is a great delicacy, served in many forms, one of the most popular being gravlax, a form of marination. Fishing is Iceland's most important export, accounting for some 80% of the country's gross national product. There is also a heavy emphasis on vegetables grow

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Egyptian

Egyptian cuisine has been influenced by Greek, Turkish, Lebanese, Palestinian, and Syrian traditions; a typical Egyptian meal might include meat, chicken, or fish, a vegetable stew, rice or pasta, salad and bread.

Source: HungryMonster Writers

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Southern

The southern United States has a distinct cuisine that draws heavily on African American influences. Soul food and Cajun are types of southern cuisine.

Some foods that are common in the U.S. South are sweet tea and grits. Other distinctive or typical dishes include: fried chicken, biscuits, okra (fried, boiled, pickled, or in gumbo), a variety of other pickles including peaches, green tomatoe

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