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Cottenham Cheese refers to a double-cream, semi-hard, blue-moulded cheese which used to be made in the Midlands, a little flatter and broader than Stilton, but otherwise quite siimilar to it, although, in flavor, somewhat richer and creamier than Stilton. Cottenham is a village just north of Cambridge and it was the home of the Cottenham Cheese, a "liitle known" cheese which was described in Elizabeth Ayrton’s book as "double cream with blue veins, very like Stilton”. The recipe of Cottenham Cheese still exists and and the people in the village of Cottenham still produce them and made available only locally Cottenham Cheese is also known as Double Cottenham Cheese.

Deutsch: Zuckerwatte / Español: Algodón de azúcar / Português: Algodão doce / Français: Barbe à papa / Italiano: Zucchero filato

Cotton Candy in the food context refers to a form of spun sugar. It is a popular confection that resembles a cotton ball in texture but is made entirely of sugar, with added colorings and flavorings. The sugar is heated until it liquefies, then spun through tiny holes where it solidifies in mid-air, creating fine sugar threads. These threads are collected and wound around a stick or cone, resulting in a fluffy, cloud-like treat. Cotton candy is a staple at fairs, carnivals, and amusement parks, beloved by both children and adults for its sweet taste and unique, airy texture.

Cou-cou is referring to the national dish of Barbados together with the flying fish.

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.

Cougnolle is another name of Cougnou, a special sweet bread in Walloon districts, the south of Belgium that is made like the shape of baby Jesus and is eaten for Christmas breakfast.

Cougnou refers to a special sweet bread in Walloon districts, the south of Belgium that is made like the shape of baby Jesus and is eaten for Christmas breakfast. Cougnou is also known as Cougnolle.

Deutsch: Land / Español: País / Português: País / Français: Pays / Italiano: Paese /

A country is a political state, nation, or territory which is controlled. It is often referred to as the land of an individual's birth, residence, or citizenship.

Deutsch: Gang

In the food context, a course refers to a particular stage or part of a meal, with each course typically consisting of one or more dishes that are served together. The number and types of courses can vary depending on the meal and the cultural or regional traditions of the cuisine.

Cous Cous alla carlofortina is referring to a local dish from Sulcis, one of the 7 Regions of Sardinia that differs from the Tunisian couscous because it is made only with vegetables.

Deutsch: Couscous / Español: Cuscús / Português: Cuscuz / Français: Couscous / Italiano: Couscous

Couscous is a traditional North African dish made from tiny steamed balls of crushed durum wheat semolina. It is a staple food throughout the North African cuisines of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt. Couscous is prized for its ability to absorb the flavors of whatever spices, meats, or vegetables it is cooked with, making it a versatile and essential component of many dishes in this region.

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Cottenham Cheese

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