What is Catfish? Catfish is a freshwater fish from the order Siluriformes, characterized by prominent whisker-like barbels and smooth scaleless skin, prepared by frying, baking,… Read More »Catfish — Southern American fried baked and grilled freshwater fish
What is Cataplana? Cataplana is a traditional Portuguese seafood dish prepared in a distinctive hinged copper pot of the same name, combining clams, prawns, fish,… Read More »Cataplana — Portuguese Algarve seafood stew in hinged copper pot
What is Cassoulet? Cassoulet is a rich, slow-baked French stew of white beans, garlic sausages, and assorted preserved meats including duck confit, pork shoulder, and… Read More »Cassoulet — French Languedoc slow-baked white bean and meat stew
What is Casserole? Casserole is a versatile baked dish prepared by combining vegetables, meat, fish, or cheese with sauce or starch in a deep ceramic… Read More »Casserole — Baked one-dish meal with vegetables meat and cheese
What is Cassata? Cassata is a traditional Sicilian dessert composed of sponge cake layers soaked in liqueur and filled with sweetened ricotta cheese, surrounded by… Read More »Cassata — Sicilian ricotta sponge cake with marzipan and candied fruit
What is Cashew Chicken? Cashew Chicken is a popular Chinese-American stir-fried dish combining diced chicken breast, roasted cashew nuts, and vegetables in a savory soy-based… Read More »Cashew Chicken — Chinese-American stir-fried chicken with cashews
What is Carpaccio? Carpaccio is an Italian appetizer of paper-thin slices of raw beef, fish, or vegetables arranged on a plate and dressed with olive… Read More »Carpaccio — Venetian thinly sliced raw beef appetizer from Harry’s Bar
What is Carbonara? Carbonara is an iconic Roman pasta dish combining spaghetti or rigatoni with a silky sauce of raw eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese,… Read More »Carbonara — Roman pasta with egg guanciale Pecorino and black pepper
What is Caramel? Caramel is a confectionery product created by heating sugar to temperatures between 160 and 180 degrees Celsius, transforming the white crystalline solid… Read More »Caramel — Heated sugar confection for sauces candy and desserts
What is Caprese? Caprese is a simple Italian salad composed of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil leaves arranged in alternating slices and dressed with… Read More »Caprese — Italian salad of mozzarella tomato and basil from Capri