Category: C

  • Comino

    The linguistic equivalents in the Spanish and Italian languages for the spice known as cumin.

  • Comice pear

    Comice pear

    This autumnal fruit is of exceptional quality, comparable to the esteemed Bartlett pear in its suitability for use in desserts, and is frequently served alongside cheese.  

  • Comfit

    In the past, a petite portion of piquant flavoring or a zestful kernel, for instance, caraway, ensconced within multiple strata of sweetening; currently, it is commonly employed to designate a confect that is encased in sugar, exempli gratia, a sugar-enveloped almond.  

  • Combine

    To unite, especially unlike ingredients, by mixing thoroughly.  

  • Collop

    A petite segment or fraction, predominantly composed of flesh, immersed in beaten egg and bread particles, and subsequently cooked in hot oil or fat. The term “escalope” originates from the French language and is used to describe a small, boneless cut of meat. In Scotland, this term is commonly used and often refers to a…

  • Collared

    Referring to meat or fish that undergoes a meticulous process of being tightly compressed into a mold, subsequently cooked, and ultimately chilled to be served. Among this particular culinary category, collared eels hold a prominent position for their distinct flavor and preparation method.  

  • Collard

    A verdant vegetable belonging to the Brassica family, resembling kale, featuring sizable, ruffled, obsidian green foliage. Additionally known as collards or collard greens. Collards, a leafy green vegetable that is closely related to kale and a member of the cabbage family, has been known to the Greeks and Romans since ancient times. It has gained…

  • Colewort

    The primordial uncultivated vegetable, wherefrom all the domesticated strains of Brassica oleracea have been selected and refined, or any subspecies that fails to form a dense capitate cluster.  

  • Colbert butter

    This dish features a delectable combination of maitre d’hotel butter and a rich meat glaze, masterfully seasoned with fragrant tarragon. The butter, which has been expertly infused with tangy lemon juice and a hint of parsley, lends a luxurious and silky texture to the sauce. The meat glaze adds a deep and complex flavor, while…

  • Cola nut

    X is an African nut that grows in clusters, with each pod containing multiple nuts. The nuts can be red or white in color and have been used for centuries as a stimulant and thirst-quencher in Africa. They were a staple in the African diet before being incorporated into Western cola beverages. X contains caffeine,…