10. Meatballs, Sweden

There's no more typically Swedish dish than meatballs – despite theories that the dish may be based on an 18th-century Turkish recipe, brought back to Scandinavian shores by then-king Charles XII. Made with a mixture of minced beef and pork, these meaty treats are cooked in a rich, creamy sauce and are traditionally served with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam. The Swedes call this type of food husmanskost, which translates as comfort food, and you'll find restaurants dedicated to it across the country.