"It happens that you go to the kitchen at night to drink water, and when you suddenly wake up, you are already eating your third sandwich..." M.Galustyan

Chili soup, or chili con carne, originated in 19th-century Texas, blending Mexican and Native American influences. It began as a simple stew of meat, chili peppers, and spices, gaining popularity through San Antonio’s "Chili Queens" and later spreading across the U.S.

Makes 4 servings

Traditionally, hash browns are served as a breakfast side with eggs, bacon or sausage, toast, and sometimes a side of ketchup or hot sauce for dipping.

Croissants, though famously French, actually trace their roots to Vienna, Austria! Their ancestor is the kipferl, a crescent-shaped pastry that dates back to at least the 13th century. Legend says Viennese bakers created it to celebrate the defeat of the Ottoman Turks — the crescent shape imitating the symbol on the Ottoman flag.