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Cezerye refers to Turkish famous dessert specifically from Mersin. Cezerye is made of carrot paste, sugar and coconut and sometimes peanuts or hazelnuts can be added. Like chocolates or candies, Cezerye can be preserved for some time.

Çöp Sis refer to Turkey's grilled small pieces of meat on wooden skewers which is usually served with Ezme, Rice Pilav or Lavash to wrap around the meat.

Chena Poda Pitha refers a sweet custard-like dessert unique to Orissa, India. It is also called Chena Poda.

Crosnes refer to tiny, crisp, white tubers belonging to the mint family that have a nutty, artichoke-like flavor. They are seasonal in Winter and popular in French cuisine. Crosnes ar also known as Chinese artichokes, Japanese artichokes, and Chorogi.

Chorogi which is also known as Japanese artichoke, Knotroot, Chinese artichoke and Crosnes refers to a hairy plant which is a native of China and Japan. It has small white tubers that have a sweet, nutty taste similar to a jerusalem artichoke. Chorogi is seldom found in the United States but, if available, it should be purchased when firm and white. Chorogi can be refrigerated in a plastic bag up to a week. Chorogi can be eaten raw, or boiled, baked or steamed.

Ceviz Tatlisi refers to a Turkish candied walnuts drizzled with Tahini. Ceviz is Turkish for walnut.

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