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chalupa A corn tortilla shaped like a boat, fried, then filled like a taco.
chapati Indian whole-wheat bread; flat round cakes cooked on a griddle.
chard A vegetable related to the beet, used for its leaves and stalks. High in iron, and vitamins A and C.
chaurice A Creole and Cajun sausage. Made from pork, and normally spicy. Served on its own, or in gumbos and jambalayas.
cherries jubilee A famous dessert of dark red cherries, sugar, and brandy, flamed then served over ice cream.
chervil A mild, anise-flavored herb related to parsley.
chess pie A favorite southern pie that has a combination of corn syrup, sugar, eggs and a small amount of flour as the filling.
chestnut A large, sweet nut of the chestnut tree. Prepared in a variety of ways after removing the shell and inner skin (not just roasted over an open fire, with Jack Frost nearby.)
chickpea Also called garbanzo beans, these large peas are common in Mediterranean, Indian, and Middle Eastern dishes.
chicory A bitter-tasting green, related to endive. Common in Southern cooking. Roasted roots are used to make a coffee style beverage, or coffee additive.
chiffonade Thin strips of vegetables(i.e. lettuce or sorrel) lightly sauteed or used raw to garnish soups.
chile The spicy fruit native to Mexico. Its popularity since the 1500's now extends to Europe, Africa, and Asia as well as the western hemisphere. Many varieties, from large to small, mild to hot. Most of the "heat" is in the seeds and veins, and comes from the chemical compound capsaicin.
chimichanga A burrito that is fried or deep fried. A specialty of Sonora, Mexico.
chimichurri An Argentinian herb sauce of olive oil, parsley, vinegar, oregano, onion, garlic, and seasonings.
chinois A fine, metal sieve, used to puree or strain food.
chirinabe A family-style Japanese dish of fish and vegetables, cooked in a central pot of broth at the table.
chives A hardy, perennial herb (Allium schoenoprasum) of the lily family, with small, slender, hollow leaves having a mild onion odor: used to flavor soups, stews, etc.
chocolate A highly refined and processed derivative of cocoa beans. True chocolate must be made with cocoa butter and chocolate liquor, both derived from the processing of cocoa beans. The addition of sugar and spices produces the various bitter to sweet chocolates used in baking. Milk solids are added for milk chocolate.
chop suey Not a Chinese dish, but rather an American-Chinese dish, made of chopped meat, mushrooms, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, onions, and rice.
chorizo A highly seasoned, coarsely ground pork sausage flavored with garlic, chili powder and other spices used in both Mexican and Spanish cooking. As opposed to other sausages, casing should be removed before cooking.
chowder Most often thought of as clam chowder, but really is any thick and chunky soup.
churn The process of agitating cream until it separates into solids and liquids. The solid fat result is butter.
chutney A spicy, Indian condiment made from fruit, vinegar, and spices. It is served with curries and other dishes, or as a spread or appetizer with cheese.
cilantro The stems and leaves of the coriander plant, also known as Chinese parsley and coriander. It is often used in Asian, Caribbean and Latin American cooking and can be found sold in bunches in the fresh herb section of most markets year round. Both the leaves and the stems may be used in cooking. For cooking ideas, type cilantro into our word search feature.
clafouti A French dessert made by topping fresh fruit with batter. After baking it is served hot, often with whipped cream.
clarified butter Butter with milk solids removed. This form of butter is good for frying as it has a higher smoke point than butter containing the milk solids. Easy to make by slowly melting butter in a bowl until the solids settle to the bottom. Then chill until hardened, turn over, and skim off the solids.
coddle Slow cooking of eggs in hot water. Used as a way to reduce the danger of salmonella poisoning from tainted raw eggs, when raw eggs are called for in a recipe (such as in Caesar Salad.)
coffee World-wide popular beverage produced by steeping roasted, ground coffee beans. Coffee flavor is produced by hundreds of chemical compounds, and is among the most complex of any food or beverage.
cognac A fine brandy from the Cognac region of France. Various grades, such as VSOP and XO indicate how long the product as aged.
Coleslaw A shredded or chopped salad of red or white cabbage and mixed with mayonnaise, vinaigrette or other dressing. Variations include such ingredients as chopped onion, celery, red or green bell pepper, carrots, or herbs. Traditional American coleslaws are made with a cream and vinegar sauce (along with other ingredients), while Dutch and German variations are vinegar based and the cabbage may or maynot be partially cooked. There is often some sugar added for a sweet and sour effect.

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