British cuisine (other than fish and chips, naturally) may be a bit of an international joke, but you have to give the country its due when it comes to the pasty (which rhymes with nasty, not hasty). The British-style pastries from the Pasty Republic are stuffed with plenty of steak, potato and rutabaga, but also chicken, lamb, carrots, cheese and other tasty ingredients. One favorite is the Stout, a hearty half moon stuffed with beef, Gorgonzola and onions. All varieties emerge from the oven piping hot and big enough for a full meal. A quick safety note: Beware the scalding juices that spew out as you bite in. You may be better off breaking with handheld tradition and eating your pasty with a knife and fork.