Winter Victuals… But Where From?

1. Raclette, where cheese is melted and scraped over potatoes, comes from which culture?

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2. Gajar ka Halwa, slow-cooked with milk, ghee, and nuts, is a winter dessert from which culture?

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3. Borscht, the iconic beet-based winter soup, originates from which culture?

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4. Fondue, eaten communally with bread dipped into melted cheese, belongs to which culture?

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5. Kimchi Jjigae, a spicy fermented stew eaten to beat the cold, is from which culture?

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6. Shepherd’s Pie, topped with mashed potatoes and baked till golden, is a classic winter dish from which culture?

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7. Pho, a hot, aromatic noodle soup often eaten during colder months, belongs to which culture?

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8. Feijoada, a slow-simmered bean and meat stew, is traditionally eaten in winter in which culture?

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9. Hotpot, where ingredients are cooked at the table in simmering broth, comes from which culture?

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10. Cassoulet, a rich bean and meat stew cooked low and slow, belongs to which culture?

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11. Sarson ka Saag, paired with makki di roti in winter, comes from which culture?

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12. Goulash, a paprika-spiced stew meant to warm you from the inside out, originates from which culture?

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13. Ramen, especially miso or tonkotsu styles, is a beloved winter comfort food from which culture?

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14. Pierogi, dumplings stuffed with potato or cheese and served hot, belong to which culture?

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15. Mulled Wine (Glühwein), spiced and served warm during winter festivities, is traditionally linked to which culture?

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