Strange Ugliest Foods from Around the World We shouldn't judge a food by its looks, but in the case of these hideous but delicious foods, sometimes we can't help it. Celery Root Though it makes a terrific remoulade, celery root in its raw form does not get the salivary glands going. Resembling an ogre's bowling ball, this hefty, knotted root can be sliced thin and served in salads or pureed into a homey, naturally creamy soup. Get celery root recipes. Monkfish With a face only its deep-watered mother would love (or, would she?), monkfish isn't a fish you want to meet in a dark alley. With its sharp, needle-like teeth and slightly froggy face, this fish is usually sold without its head — for obvious reasons. But its meat has been called the poor man's lobster. It's meaty, sweet, and delicious in a seafood soup. Get monkfish recipes. Morels One of the most prized mushrooms, morels are luxurious sign of spring time and have a prized umami quality. But you have to a...