Eating meat or cheese between layers of bread is practically an innate human behavior. These 12 delicious recipes show you why so many cuisines around the globe have some version of the sandwich....

The ruffly white meringue called a Pavlova is all about sublime textures.

This crunchy, tangy, relish of cauliflower, cucumber, and celery perks up anything, from a plate of roast pork to your morning bacon and eggs.

Haroseth—a thick condiment of fruit, nuts, and wine—symbolizes the mortar the Israelites used in Egypt.

Nearly every cuisine seems to have at least one riff on this simple, traditional recipe: Make batter; cook on hot griddle. These 11 savory versions are among our all-time favorites....