Unofficial list of most delicious cuisines that weren’t originally from a region but invented after Columbian Exchange: ▫️Spaghetti/Pizza: Tomatoes (via Americas) came to Italy in 16th century and led to Spaghetti al Pomodoro and Pizza Margherita. ▫️Carnitas: Spanish colonizers brought pigs to New World, which thrived and led to a future staple for my Chipotle Burrito Bowl lunch orders. ▫️Fries: Potaoes (via Americas) spread to Europe same time as tomatoes and led to French and Belgian version of fried sliced potatoes. ▫️Empanadas: Spanish colonizers also brought wheat to Americas and led to creation of savoury stuffed pastries. ▫️Shakshuka: Middle Eastern egg dish souped up after arrival of tomaotes and chilis (via South America). ▫️Papaya Salad: Chili peppers (via South America) arrived in Thailand in 16th century and combined with papaya for hot and sour dish. ▫️Peri-Peri Chicken: Portugese traders brought chili peppers (via South America) to Africa and combined the ingredient with chicken-cooking method native to Mozambique and Angola. ▫️Curry Samosas: Portugese traders brought potatoes and chilis (South America) to India, which was combined with Middle Eastern pastry recipe for Samosas.