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Contorno is the Italian word which simply refers to a "side dish"; a vegetable side dish often served with or alongside the Secondo or main course. . Secondo is the Italian word for the "Main course" of a traditional Italian meal. Contorno which is translated as "contours" refers to the fact that the vegetable course helps shape and define the meal.

Deutsch: Kontrast / Español: Contraste / Português: Contraste / Français: Contraste / Italiano: Contrasto

Contrast in the food context refers to the difference in flavours, textures, temperatures, or colours within a dish, enhancing its overall sensory appeal. It creates balance and excitement in culinary experiences by combining elements that stand out against each other.

Convenience food refers to any packaged dish or food that can be prepared quickly and easily as by thawing or heating, especially using a microwave

- Converted rice (Parboiled Rice) : Converted rice refers to rice that was soaked and steamed before being hulled Converted rice is also called Parboiled rice.

Coo coo refers to a steamed cornmeal, taro and okra which is found in Barbados.

Deutsch: Koch

Cook or The Cook may refer to Cooking (the preparation of food) or the Chef, a professional proficient in all aspects of food preparation.

Cook Shops refer to tiny road side restaurants in Liberia.

Cooked pressed cheese also known as firm cheese refers to cheeses which originated from the Jura or the Alps where the mountain-dwellers traditionally produced a supply for the winter in the high mountain pastures.These are large cheeses, with a blond rind and a pale yellow interior that in some varieties is typically filled with holes.

Deutsch: Keks / Español: Galleta / Português: Biscoito / Français: Biscuit / Italiano: Biscotto

Cookie in the food context refers to a small, sweet, baked treat that is popular in many cultures around the world. Typically made from ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, and butter or oil, cookies come in various sizes, shapes, and flavors, and may include other elements like chocolate chips, nuts, oatmeal, raisins, or candy pieces.

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.

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