Sweet world: 25 dessert recipes from around the world (2023)

We always try to include a few international treats in our dessert recipe lists, but there's never room for all of our favourites. There isn't enough time or space yet to include everything we want to present from South America, Asia, Africa, Europe and Oceania, but it's a start! Whether you like sweet, savory, savory, fruity, nutty, chocolatey, or something breakfast-friendly desserts, here are 25 dessert recipes from around the world.

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Afghan cookies

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Let's start with a messy one! These biscuits may be called Afghan biscuits, they are not from Afghanistan - they are a New Zealand delight! Crushed cornflakes and cocoa form the basis of these cookies, which are topped with chocolate icing and chopped nuts in the center.Just a mother's kitchencan explain how to make them and recount the mysterious origin of the name.

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caramel cookies

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Straight from Argentina, these cookies are filled with dulce de leche and covered with grated coconut. They are sure to impress anyone, and you can make 50 of them in less than an hour.this recipe from Vintage Kitchen Notes.

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grandmother

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If you are not familiar with itgrandmotherfrom Polish or Ukrainian Jewish cuisine, you may know her from the famous "Seinfeld" episode "The Dinner Party". As the program says, chocolate is the best version of this sweet braided bread, so we recommendthis chocolate babka recipe from Tori Aveythen you can do it yourself.

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baklava

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You've probably tried (or at least heard)baklava, but have you thought about making it at home? Store purchased candiesthis version of Simply Recipesa snapshot, but the presentation - drizzled with honey, nuts and spices - is sure to impress your guests... or your family... or just you!

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Bingsu

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You've probably eaten Italian shaved ice. You may have had Hawaiian shave ice. But have you ever tried Korean shaved ice? It is milk based and contains toppings such as fruit, fruit syrup, condensed milk and even beans!This manga bingsu recipe from Beyond Kimcheeuses red bean paste and doesn't require a special machine - just a blender and freezer.

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Brigade General

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those BraziliansBrigade Generalbeauties are chocolate BOMBS! Like a truffle, they are rich, dense and look like something you would buy from a high end chocolatier….Watch the news from I Heart Brazil.

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cannoli

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Cannoli - with their creamy filling and delicate exterior - look like a dessert you can't make at home, butthis recipe from Cooking Classy(and some inexpensive cannoli molds) can do it all. The process takes longer than many of the other options on this list, but we guarantee it's worth it... and your guests will be shocked to learn that your dessert is homemade.

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the innkeeper

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the innkeeper, also known asthe case, is a moist and slightly sweet sponge cake made with flour, sugar, eggs and honey syrup, but without any kind of butter or oil... except non-stick coating, of course. This dessert is an important part of Japanese history andOnly a cookbook explains it for you here.

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churro's

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This Spanish, Portuguese, and Mexican dessert is easier than it looks! (It also tastes better than it looks.) And best of all, you probably already have all the ingredients in your kitchen, likethis recipe from Cooking Classyyou only need butter, sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, egg, vanilla and a little oil.

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Dessert with a sugar crust burned by a torch

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We love any dessert that requires a toaster - especially a delicious dessert like crème brûlée. Don't be put off by the fancy polyphonic name or the required firepowerthis five-ingredient version from The Recipe Criticit is so simple that even a novice can prepare this famous French dish.

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omelette rolls

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omelette rolls(which translates to "pancake on a bun") is a popular Indonesian snack that looks just like a blintz - except it's bright green! Pandan paste gives the shade and the filling is palm sugar and coconut. If you can make pancakes, you can handle itthis version of So Yummy Recipes.

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Fenglisū

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Just look at these cute Taiwanese pineapple cakes! Known asfenglisūlocally they have a buttery, pretzel-like exterior filled with a dense filling of fresh pineapple -this recipe from Kavey Eatsasks for 3 cups of fruit!

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Cenoora Halwa

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Cenoora HalwaIt's a lot to say, but it's also a lot of joys. This traditional North Indian dessert is made by boiling grated carrots in water, milk, ghee, sugar and cardamom and topping the finished product with nuts and sometimes raisins.This page provides Swasthi Recipesgives you four different ways to prepare this dessert so you can choose the one that suits you best!

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gulab jamun

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A popular dessert in South Asian culture,gulab jamun("rosewaterberry") involves reducing milk to a soft dough, but many chefs choose to use powdered milk because the reduction process can be tedious and time-consuming. Once dough balls are formed, they are fried in oil or ghee and covered in a sweet sugar syrup that makes them irresistible.Get information about Hebbars Kitchen.

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cut cardinaals

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cut cardinaals, or "cardinal slices," is a traditional Viennese dessert consisting of meringue sandwiched between sponge cake slices, with yellow and gold colors reminiscent of the Catholic Church. The berries also provide a bright red color!Culinary Talks can guide you through the process.

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Waking

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Wakingit's probably Turkey's most popular dessert and if that name isn't right, we should mention that it's also known as 'lokumi'. These soft, slightly chewy candied jellies come in a seemingly endless number of varieties, including fruits, nuts, and/or various spices.Spicy Perspective can show youhow to make a version with rose water, raspberry and orange extracts and chopped pistachios.

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Madam

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Madam, ocontrol, are shortbread filled with nuts and/or dates. These delicacies originate from the Arabian Peninsula and are especially popular during Easter, Purim and Eid, as well as during the winter holidays. They look unpretentious, but are actually full of flavor because the dough also contains rose water or orange blossom water. Know the details of this date dessertvia O Delightful Crescent.

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mallow pudding

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One of South Africa's most popular desserts is mallow pudding, but despite the name, you wouldn't expect to find this pudding in a restaurant. Instead, mallow pudding is a type of sponge cake made with apricots and topped with cream or ice cream - whichever is closest to the British definition of pudding.Food.com has a super moist version here.

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Yarrow

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Yarrow(or "thousand leaves") looks as chic as it sounds, but you don't have to be a French pastry chef to make it.This recipe from Preppy Kitchenhe will guide you through the preparation of the cream, puff pastry layers, icing and assembling.

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mochi

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Mochi is becoming increasingly popular, so it won't surprise us if you already know these Japanese rice cakes. These candies are especially popular at the end of the year, but withthis recipe from the Proeftafel- and the necessary ingredients red bean paste, rice flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch and strawberries - you can make it yourself at home at any time.

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Bar Nanaimo

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You'd think Canadians would want to turn on their oven or some other heat-producing device, but the Nanaimo bar — named after the British Columbia town it's from — is a dessert that doesn't need baking. Once called Canada's favorite dessert, these bars feature a chocolate coconut wafer base, a creme layer in the center, and a chocolate ganache topping.Cooking Classy can show youhow is it done

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Pavlova

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Meringue fans will love this one. In Australia and New Zealand, there is a traditional dessert consisting of meringue with whipped cream and fruit.As Natasha's Kitchen will tell you in this recipe, the meringue is the best part because it is crispy on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside.

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Mini Dutch Pancakes

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Whether you're having them for dessert, breakfast, or any other time, we recommend having oneMini Dutch Pancakesrecipe for your rolodex. These mini puff pastry pancakes are a classic Dutch delicacy and street food, and can be customized to your liking —this recipe from Tara's Multicultural Tablesuggests strawberries and a splash of Nutella!

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Black Forest Gate

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do not worry,Black Forest Gatehas a much simpler name: Black Forest Cake. Although there is in fact a Black Forest in Germany, it is not derived from this name. Instead, the dessert takes its name from a type of drink called Schwarzwälder Kirsch, which is made from cherries and is a key ingredient in the pie. According to tradition, you need some kirsch with itthis recipe from also The Crumbs Please.

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Carefully

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You probably think of nodolato as the fluffy whipped cream in a Three Musketeers or Snickers bar, but Italian nodolato is much chewier in some cases, or even chewy and crunchy. (You can also find variations of this walnut nougat in Spain and Portugal.)Try this version of xoxoBella, suggesting toasted almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, or pecans... or all of the above.

FAQs

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1) Cream Brulee (FRANCE) -

Back in the 17th century, this dessert was introduced by Francois Massialot, a chef of a kitchen of a Duke of Orlean, who wrote about its recipe in a book. A creamy pastry a thin, crisp caramel layer is what is referred to as cream brulee and which has stolen everyone's heart.

What is the number 1 dessert in the world? ›

1) Cream Brulee (FRANCE) -

Back in the 17th century, this dessert was introduced by Francois Massialot, a chef of a kitchen of a Duke of Orlean, who wrote about its recipe in a book. A creamy pastry a thin, crisp caramel layer is what is referred to as cream brulee and which has stolen everyone's heart.

What desserts did they eat in the Old World? ›

English sweets included many types of cakes, custards, and fritters such as funnel cake. They used strawberries, apples, figs, raisins, currants and almonds. They also made cheese-based sweets including cheesecake. A large number of English cookbooks have been found and some date back to the late 1300's.

What is the oldest dessert in the world? ›

Ashure (Noah's Pudding) is thought to be the oldest dessert in the world, first made by Noah after his fabled landfall at Mt Ararat. It is a delightful mix of dried fruit, nuts, grains and beans (yes, beans!) made in Turkey and all over the Middle East. Give it a try – you'll be glad you did!

What is the biggest dessert in Europe? ›

The Błędów Desert is Central Europe's largest accumulation of loose sand in an area away from any sea, deposited thousands of years ago by a melting glacier. It occupies an area of 32 km2 (12 sq mi).

What is the most sweet food in the world? ›

Thaumatin, also known as Talin, obtained from arils (appendages found on certain seeds) of the katemfe plant (Thaumatococcus daniellii) discovered in West Africa is 3,250 times sweeter than sugar (when compared to a 7.5% sucrose solution).

What country eats dessert first? ›

The European Way. According to Brandi Milloy, a TV host and apparent lifestyle and parenting expert, Germans eat dessert first. This claim refers to a time when her family was living in Germany. Her dad served in the US army and curious to adopt the European way of eating, her family often had dessert first.

What is the unhealthiest dessert in the world? ›

Today, the average restaurant serves desserts that are heavily laden with saturated fat and sugar and that range between 800 to 1500 calories
  • Cheesecake. ...
  • Carrot cake. ...
  • Banana split. ...
  • Molten lava cakes.
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What is the hardest dessert in the world? ›

The Gateau is a dessert of four, sometimes five distinct elements: puff pastry, choux pastry, Chiboust cream (which itself is a mixture of creme patissiere and Italian meringue), whipped cream, and caramel. If you happen to have all of those things on hand and already baked, it can be constructed in barely 15 minutes.

What did slaves eat for dessert? ›

During the week, if there was a dessert, it would be a piece of corn bread with some molasses poured on top or some fruit. In addition, slave cabins rarely had the cooking equipment or appliances necessary to adequately bake a pie.

What dessert did cowboys eat? ›

Dried apples, raisins and apricots were common, but berries and prunes also were available. In addition to eating it plain, dried fruit reconstituted in water with crumbled biscuits formed the basis of simple steamed cobblers and puddings.

What is one of the oldest desserts? ›

According to Islamic tradition, ashure – which is frequently dubbed "Noah's Pudding" – was prepared as a celebratory dish by the prophet's family after surviving the great flood and washing up on Mount Ararat, on the fringes of what is today the north-eastern borderlands of Turkey.

What is the most popular dessert in Italy? ›

Every list of Italian pastries has to include the classic cannoli. Arguably Italy's most famous dessert, cannoli can be eaten at any time of day, even for breakfast. Cannoli are tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough filled with a sweet, creamy filling that usually contains ricotta – the popular Italian whey cheese.

What is the most popular dessert in France? ›

Crème brûlée is one of the most popular French desserts of all time, and for good reason. The two contrasting layers of luscious vanilla cream under a layer of crunchy caramelized sugar are a perfect marriage. This dessert stands out from all the rest.

What desserts were from the Dark Ages? ›

The dessert in the Middle Ages, it corresponds to the third or fourth course before leaving the table with: -sweet dishes : pudding, tarts, crustards, patties, wafers, doughnuts, pancakes, marzipan cakes (almond cakes), compotes, creams and fruit cooked in hyppocras.

What is Greece famous dessert? ›

Baklava – The best known traditional Greek dessert

Without a doubt, baklava is one of the best known desserts in Greece. This popular Greek pastry consists of of phyllo pastry, good quality butter, chopped walnuts or pistachios, and a rich sugary syrup. Flavorings include orange zest, lemon zest, cinnamon and cloves.

What nationality has the best desserts? ›

When it comes to the world capital of cakes and sweet fancies, the French are the masters. This is evident in the number of desserts we eat of which the name is of French origin. Mousse, fondant, crêpe, éclair, crème brulee, all French.

Which country eats the most desserts? ›

Germany was home to the most people who said they consumed sweets and chocolate regularly at 61 percent. The survey carried out in different waves in 2020 and 2021 included 66 countries and territories. Inhabitants of Asian countries were less likely to say that they ate sweets or chocolate regularly.

What is a fancy word for dessert? ›

delicacy
  • ambrosia.
  • banquet.
  • bonne bouche.
  • dainty.
  • delight.
  • dessert.
  • feast.
  • goody.

What is the sweetest flavor in the world? ›

The most well-known example is glycyrrhizin, the sweet component of licorice root, which is about 30 times sweeter than sucrose. Another commercially important example is stevioside, from the South American shrub Stevia rebaudiana. It is roughly 250 times sweeter than sucrose.

What was the first dessert in America? ›

It turns out apple pie was one of the first desserts to be made in America, and there's a pretty interesting story about why the colonists began baking it. The patriotic origins of the classic dessert date back to the 1600s, when the colonists first arrived in America, long before the first Independence Day.

What country eats dessert for breakfast? ›

Countries With Sweet Breakfasts Like France, Netherlands, Italy, and Denmark.

Do Japanese eat dessert? ›

Japan harbors a strong love for dessert, including both traditional Japanese wagashi as well as Western sweets.

What is the weirdest dessert ever? ›

5 Of The Weirdest Desserts From Around The World
  • MAKOS TESZTA. To begin with, it's useful to know that 'makos' is the Hungarian name for poppyseeds. ...
  • TAVUK GOGSU. Even weirder is Tavuk Gogsu, a traditional Turkish dessert that was a favourite among the ruling classes of the Ottoman Empire. ...
  • CENDOL. ...
  • SAKOTIS. ...
  • VERIOHUKAINEN.

What desserts should you avoid? ›

Specific types of dessert you'll likely want to avoid include cream-based desserts, piecrusts, icings, and desserts with chocolate, alcohol, and mint, says Gillian Culbertson, RD, a registered dietitian with Cleveland Clinic's Center for Human Nutrition.

What is the one thousand dollar dessert? ›

In 2004, Serendipity's Golden Opulence Sundae earned a spot in Guinness World Records as the most expensive dessert in the world.

What is the most profitable dessert to sell? ›

14 Most Profitable Baked Goods for Bakeries
  • Cookies. It should be no surprise that a BakeMag.com survey found that cookies account for 12% of all bakery sales. ...
  • Cakes. Cakes make up 24% of all bakery sales. ...
  • Cheesecake. ...
  • Pies. ...
  • Brownies. ...
  • Cupcakes. ...
  • Muffins. ...
  • Donuts.
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What is the most hot dessert? ›

The largest hot desert in the world is the Sahara, which is 9 million square kilometers (3.5 million square miles). It isn't the hottest place on Earth, though. That distinction belongs to Death Valley, in California's Mojave Desert. The highest temperature on Earth was recorded there: 56.7 C (134.1 F).

What unusual dessert became popular during the Great Depression? ›

Poor man's cake is an old-fashioned dessert that was especially popular in the 1930s and is sometimes known as Depression Cake, because it didn't call for butter, milk, or eggs.

Why is baked Alaska so hard? ›

The Physics Behind the Baked Alaska

The ice cream is surrounded by meringue and sponge cake, which conduct heat very poorly. This keeps the intense heat in the oven from reaching the ice cream.

Why blacks don t eat pumpkin pie? ›

During Reconstruction after the Civil War, whites from the North and South united against African-Americans, so cultural tastes for the pumpkin remained largely a white northern attitude, while sweet potato pie remained associated with black southern cooking.

What did slaves eat the most? ›

Faunal remains in excavations have confirmed that livestock such as pigs and cows were the principal components of slaves' meat diets. Other sites show remnants of wild species such as opossum, raccoon, snapping turtle, deer, squirrel, duck, and rabbit.

What part of the pig did slaves eat? ›

Slaves were forced to eat the animal parts their masters threw away. They cleaned and cooked pig intestines and called them "chitterlings." They took the butts of oxen and christened them "ox tails." Same thing for pigs' tails, pigs' feet, chicken necks, smoked neck bones, hog jowls and gizzards.

What was George Washington's favorite dessert? ›

Family members and visitors alike testified that hoecakes were among George Washington's favorite foods. He invariably ate them at breakfast, covered with butter and honey, along with hot tea—a “temperate repast” enjoyed each morning.

What desserts did Native Americans eat? ›

Native Americans created a blueberry baked dessert called Saututhig (say 'sawi-taw-teeg'), a simple pudding made with blueberries, cracked corn and water.

What did cowboys drink in saloons? ›

Cowboys never had a reputation for being very sophisticated connoisseurs. The whiskey they drank was simply fuel for the saloons' many other pastimes, whatever those happened to be. Quality and flavor among whiskies in the late 1800s varied widely.

What desserts did they have in 1776? ›

The colonists did have sweets. They may have been lucky enough to have a little sugar to bake with, but would likely have used maple syrup, molasses and honey to sweeten their foods. Most desserts were made with fruit, like pies and betties, which was a dessert that contained sweetened fruit with dough baked on top.

What was the most popular 1970 dessert? ›

1970s: carrot cake

In fact, the sugary bake, made with grated carrots, raisins, cinnamon, oil, sugar and cream cheese frosting, was listed as one of the top five fad foods of the 1970s by Food Network.

What did they eat for dessert in the 1700s? ›

By the 1700s, ice creams and sorbets were all the rage in European courts. This love of creamy, decadent and cold dessert spread to the American colonies as epicureans settled into their new homes.

What is the king of desserts? ›

Kaspas – The King of Desserts.

What is the national dessert of the United States? ›

It turns out apple pie was one of the first desserts to be made in America, and there's a pretty interesting story about why the colonists began baking it. The patriotic origins of the classic dessert date back to the 1600s, when the colonists first arrived in America, long before the first Independence Day.

What dessert is America known for? ›

Apple Pie. The expression 'as American as apple pie' should tell you all you need to know about the prominence of the dessert in American identity. This wholesome sweet treat can be made year-round.

What is everyone favorite dessert? ›

Cheesecake, cupcakes, jell-O, carrot cake, apple pie, ice cream, brownies, chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cake are the most popular desserts in America.

What country eats the most sugar? ›

The United States is the biggest consumer of sugar on the globe. According to sources, the country's per capita sugar consumption is 126.4 grams daily.

Which country eats the most sweets in the world? ›

Germany tops the list, consuming an average of 29 pounds of chocolate, sugar and gum.

What dessert does the queen eat? ›

chocolate biscuit cake from the British royal kitchen

Chocolate biscuit cake is Queen Elizabeth's favorite cake ~ she would take a small slice every day with her tea, until the cake was finished, and then she'd start on a fresh one!

What is a white lady dessert? ›

Dame blanche (French, "white lady") is the name used in Belgium and the Netherlands for a sweet dessert consisting of vanilla ice cream with whipped cream, and warm molten chocolate. In Germany and in Switzerland, the same type of dessert is known as a Coupe Dänemark. The dessert is similar to the American sundae.

What do royalty eat for dessert? ›

Darren reveals how at Buckingham Palace, her Majesty eats a course of dessert fruit after her pudding, which is what we know to be sweet foods like tarts, mousses and ice cream. "Sometimes the Queen will miss the pudding course altogether and just have the entrée (main course) and some dessert fruit," he says.

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