Glossary C

Coucher is a French term which means to lay, that is to place a rolled out piece of dough onto a baking sheet,

It also means to spread, that is to spread a layer of cream or other garnish.

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Croque monsieur refers to French open-faced Sandwich with ham and melted cheese

Cremasse refers to a typical Haitian drink served during the holidays.

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Carneiro guisado refers to a Portuguese dish of mutton which is stewed with tomatoes, garlic, bay leaf, parsley.

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Cornflour is also known as corn starch.

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Chevrette refers to a small, common shrimp which grows up to 6 cm (2½ inches) long It has a soft shell and turns greyish-brown when cooked.

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