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Unusual Foods According to the Alphabet!

User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425
jesusredeemedme2425 September 8th, 2025

Along a similar line as the “What are you thinking??” post that @Tinywhisper11 made <3

Post foods according to the alphabet! But not just the typical “apple, bacon, chips” kinda foods. Go BIGGER. When I say unusual, I don’t mean weird or anything. I mean… Foods most people don’t think of, haven’t tried, are from different countries than your own, etc.

Googling, etc., is absolutely allowed!

If possible, please tell us about the food. What is it? How is it cooked? Have you tried it? Where is it from?

I’ll start us off with A:

Aguachile

This is a Mexican dish made with shrimp, raw fish fillet, chiltipin peppers, lime juice, salt, slices of cucumber, and slices of red onion.

Now I’m hungry. ;)

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User Profile: braindamag3
braindamag3 September 11th, 2025

Bacalao is the Spanish term for dried, salted codfish, a traditional preservation method that also adds flavor and extends shelf life. Before consumption, the salt cod must be rehydrated and have its excess sodium reduced by soaking it in multiple changes of water. Bacalao is a versatile ingredient, prepared in many forms, including stews (like the Spanish Bacalao a la Vizcaina), fried fillets, baked dishes, and salads, and it is a staple in cuisines across the Iberian Peninsula, the Caribbean, and even Norway

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sadcat13 September 12th, 2025

@jesusredeemedme2425 this thread is making me hungry but it's so addictive I can't stop looking at it 😭

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP September 13th, 2025

Right???? Makes me hungry tooooo hehe! And I also now want to try international cuisine drools hungrily hehe

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP September 13th, 2025

Also, post more of your own! Hehe <3

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP September 13th, 2025

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Cullen Skink is a Scottish chowder that includes haddock, potatoes, and sweet onions. It looks and sounds like clam chowder, but with haddock instead of clams <3


Great. Now I want some. Hehe

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braindamag3 September 13th, 2025
Dungeness Crab

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braindamag3 September 13th, 2025

@braindamag3 one of many ways to eat Dungeness Crab

Dungeness Crab Cakes

Ingredients:
1 pound Dungeness crab meat
1 large egg lightly beaten
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons lemon juice ideally fresh
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 green onions finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil or a high heat oil like avocado or canola oil
1 tablespoon butter
kosher salt for finishing, optional
lemon wedges for serving
chopped fresh parsley or chives, for garnish, optional
Instructions:
Set up your breading station: Line a platter or baking sheet with parchment paper and spread panko breadcrumbs onto a medium plate.
Place crab in a medium bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together next 5 ingredients (egg through green onions). Gently fold egg mixture into crab meat until fully combined.
Scoop out ⅓ to ½-cup of the crab mixture and shape into a ½-inch thick crab cake. Gently coat the crab cake in panko breadcrumbs and place on prepared platter or baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture.
Heat olive oil and butter in a heavy, large skillet (ideally cast iron) over medium heat until sizzling. Add crab cakes and cook 4-5 minutes, gently press down on the tops with a spatula to flatten them slightly. Gently flip and cook 4-5 minutes more, until golden brown; if they crumble a little on the flip, gently press them back together with your spatula.
Lightly sprinkle with kosher salt to finish (optional). Serve hot with lemon wedges, a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives (optional) and Remoulade Sauce for dipping.
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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 September 13th, 2025

@braindamag3

I'll have the lemon 🍋 wedges in their own kind sir 😂

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User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425
jesusredeemedme2425 OP September 13th, 2025

I gnaw on lemon wedges even though I know it’s super bad for my teeth lol

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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 September 13th, 2025

@braindamag3

That is the stuff of nightmares 😂

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User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425
jesusredeemedme2425 OP September 13th, 2025

Woman, have you ever TRIED fresh crab??? Hehe

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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 September 13th, 2025

@jesusredeemedme2425

Seeing his little face looking back at me, I don't think I ever will 😂

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP September 13th, 2025

Just try it, you’ll like it hehe

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User Profile: braindamag3
braindamag3 September 13th, 2025

@Amanda84 @jesusredeemedme2425

Amanda, have you ever eaten Lobster? No diff 😁🤗 just because the cute little face is smiling at you 💖 🥰

Unfortunately for me, I cannot make crab taste as good as my mom did 😕

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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 September 13th, 2025

@braindamag3

Nah, a hard pass for me 😁

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User Profile: dapperApple5836
dapperApple5836 September 13th, 2025

Escargot. I'd be surprised if this one wasn't done

It's snails.

They can be cooked with dry heat in the oven or pan seared. Just spit balling here. A little salt and pepper I've heard is all it needs.... But I'd take that with a grain of salt.

It's a French dish. Don't just go grabbing random snails from outside. They have families and probably will make you sick.

Real recipe;

I was generally right.

Garlic butter:In a mixing bowl, add softened butter, garlic, shallot, parsley, white wine, salt, and pepper

De shell or don't and baked in an oven.

I couldn't find a small recipe and trust me the pictures aren't great.

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braindamag3 September 13th, 2025

@dapperApple5836

Yepdone way back on the first page 😁😜

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dapperApple5836 September 13th, 2025

Aw shnickeys...

Well hey I mean... I gave my off the dome recipe. Gotta be worth something. (Don't follow my recipe). 🌝

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User Profile: convivialAvocado1138
convivialAvocado1138 September 13th, 2025

Noted, I won't go out grabbing random snails. Don't wanna be accused of breaking up a happy slithering home ð¤£

Lol

Fun fact I actually have a mild fear of slimey creatures. Snails & slugs included

When it rains I can't look at the ground because I don't wanna see the slugs that come out

Yuckyyyyy

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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 September 13th, 2025

@convivialAvocado1138

Same, snails and slugs give me the creeps 😂

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP September 14th, 2025

“They have families” lol

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convivialAvocado1138 September 13th, 2025

Frankfurter is a specific type of German-style sausage, traditionally made from pork and seasoned with garlic, pepper, and other spices, while a hot dog is a broad American term for a variety of sausages, which can include frankfurters, and the sandwich made by putting a hot dog sausage in a bun. The main differences lie in ingredients (frankfurters are more specific, while hot dogs use a wider range of meats), and the "hot dog" can refer to both the sausage itself and the complete dish served in a bun. 

I honestly thought it was the same thing guys

But hey, what do ik 🤷🏾‍♀️

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP September 14th, 2025

Bro I can barely read that XD

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peachThinker662 September 14th, 2025

@jesusredeemedme2425

Gazpacho is a cold, refreshing, and vibrant red Spanish soup that originated in Andalusia. It's typically made by blending raw vegetables until smooth and then refrigerating. The main ingredients are tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers, but variations can include melon or cantaloupe. Other common ingredients include garlic, olive oil, onions, and vinegar. Some recipes leave some ingredients unblended for texture. 


Gazpacho is a fun name

 Andalusia sounds magical

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP September 14th, 2025

Thank youuuuuu hehe

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User Profile: convivialAvocado1138
convivialAvocado1138 September 14th, 2025

Sorry, copy & pasted from Google probably that's y. Also I have cups in dark mode on my phone

@jesusredeemedme2425

@braindamag3

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braindamag3 September 14th, 2025

@convivialAvocado1138

On my Android phone that is not a good font colour. 😵 I cannot read it. LOL

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convivialAvocado1138 September 14th, 2025

Oopsie

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braindamag3 September 15th, 2025

hot cross bun is a spiced bun, usually containing small pieces of raisins and marked with a cross on the top, traditionally eaten on Good Friday in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, India, Pakistan, Malta, United States, and the Commonwealth Caribbean.[1][2][3] They are available all year round in some countries, including the UK.[4][5]


The bun marks the end of the season of Lent and different elements of the hot cross bun each have a specific meaning, such as the cross representing the crucifixion of Jesus, the spices inside signifying the spices used to embalm him and sometimes also orange peel reflecting the bitterness of his time on the cross.


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braindamag3 September 17th, 2025

@jesusredeemedme2425

ICE CREAM 🍨 🍦 😁

My father in law always said, eat your dessert first, then dinner. He was on to something 

@Tinywhisper11 @Amanda84 

Chocolate and Vanilla for the two of you 👍

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Myself and @convivialAvocado1138 will sit in this corner and eat our green ice cream 🥰       ice-cream-with-caramel-decor-delicious.gif

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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 September 17th, 2025

@braindamag3

Appreciate the ice cream 😁 

Good in all weather's 😂

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Amanda84 September 17th, 2025

@braindamag3

Appreciate the ice cream 😁 

Good in all weather's 😂

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP September 17th, 2025

Where’s the unusual part? Throw us a WEIRD ice cream flavor hehe

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braindamag3 September 17th, 2025

@jesusredeemedme2425

Blue Cheese Ice Cream with Pomegranate Ripple


Main Ingredients: Whole milk, sugar, egg yolks, blue cheese, heavy whipping cream, pomegranate molasses


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jesusredeemedme2425 OP September 17th, 2025

Ewwwww why does this exist???? XD

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Amanda84 September 17th, 2025

@jesusredeemedme2425

😂 Thought the sane when I read blue cheese.

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braindamag3 September 17th, 2025

@jesusredeemedme2425

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Out there 😁

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Amanda84 September 17th, 2025

@braindamag3

😂 I own it!

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braindamag3 September 17th, 2025

@Amanda84

LOL  I always considered myself one of two:  Strange or ODD. 🤪 But never weird 😜 

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Amanda84 September 17th, 2025

@braindamag3

Come over to the weird side, you have more fun here 😂

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braindamag3 September 17th, 2025

@Amanda84


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Sounds like a plan 🥰

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP September 17th, 2025

Come to the dark side, we have cookies ;)

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convivialAvocado1138 September 17th, 2025

😳 ooo this looks amazing 🤩

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jesusredeemedme2425 OP March 15th

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joulutorttu (Finnish: [ˈjou̯luˌtortːu], lit. "Yule tart", Swedishjultårta; sometimes known as tähtitorttu [ˈtæhtiˌtortːu], "star tart") is a Finnish Christmas pastry. It is traditionally made from puff pastry in the shape of a star or pinwheel and filled with prune jam and often dusted with icing sugar. The pastries can be in other shapes and apple used in place of the prune jam.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joulutorttu