Last Updated on June 2, 2021 by April
The letter c is one of the most popular letters in the alphabet. It may not be as common at the end of words, but c can also start words that are related to a number of different topics.
Foods beginning with c might seem like an easy topic for word game enthusiasts or trivia lovers to name, but it’s actually quite difficult! There are so many foods out there that start with this letter and we’ll have you scratching your head trying to remember them all.
Foods That Start With C
Here is the big list of foods starting with the letter C. Many will be familiar to you, while others you never even knew existed! You’ll be surprised how many fruits start with the letter C that you have never heard of.
Cabbage
Cabbage is one of the most popular foods that start with c. It’s a green plant that can grow in different varieties, but you’ll find it usually as plain white cabbage or red cabbage.
Recipes that include cabbage include cabbage soup, ceviche, and coleslaw.
Chili Peppers
Chili peppers are usually red or yellow in color and can be found fresh, dried, canned, or pickled as well. They are grown in warm climates and are used in many dishes around the world.
Some recipes that contain chili peppers include chimichurri, ceviche, or a traditional Mexican dish called chile relleno.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice that you’ll find in many baked goods and desserts, such as cinnamon rolls or apple pie. It’s a popular spice used around the world with its own flavor profile of earthy, spicy, sharp taste.
Some recipes containing cinnamon include zucchini bread, eggnog pancakes, muffins – Cinna-muffins, and even hot chocolate.
Cajon pea
Cajon peas are a type of pea that is grown in Southern California and is often used as a unique ingredient for soups, stews, or casseroles.
Cajon peas can be purchased either fresh or canned. It’s also possible to find them frozen – this way they’re available all year round!
A recipe using Cajon peas is a Cajon pea and mushroom casserole.
Caldo de pollo
One soup that starts with the letter “c” is Caldo de Pollo, a popular dish in Latin America that means chicken broth. It’s made by simmering diced vegetables, such as carrots and potatoes for an extended period of time to give its flavor.
Cake
Cake is a type of dessert that is usually prepared with layers, made from butter and flour. The cake may be topped or covered with icing or left plain – it’s also common to mix the batter by hand instead of using an electric mixer.
Cake can come in many different flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, buttercream, and carrot.
Calamari
Calamari is a dish made from squid.
The dish can be served boiled, grilled, or fried and is usually seasoned with salt, black pepper, garlic powder a lemon juice among other spices. Calamari is often used in casseroles as well as salads such as seafood salads to add flavor.
Calzone
A calzone is an Italian oven-baked dish that is usually round in shape and stuffed with cheese, tomato sauce, and other toppings.
It can be prepared as a single serving or it can also serve as an appetizer for more than one person to share.
Candy Bar
A candy bar is a type of confectionery that is made from any combination of chocolate (or cocoa), nuts, nougat, caramel, and often other ingredients.
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Capellini
Capelli is a type of thin pasta that resembles hair in Italian hence the name ‘capelli’. The texture of capellini can be described as smooth or slightly chewy like angel hair pasta but not quite so delicate. Capelinni typically pairs well with wine.
Calvados
Calvados is an apple brandy produced in the Normandy region of France.
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is a large melon that is typically sweet tasting and easy to peel with four curved, nearly equal lobes on its surface.
Its flesh ranges from pale orange to dark greenish-yellow depending on the variety.
Cappuccino
A cappuccino is a coffee drink that traditionally consists of espresso and hot milk foam. Some variations include adding chocolate, cinnamon, or other flavorings to the mix; some common recipes call for equal parts espresso, steamed milk (microfoam), and one-third cream.
The cappuccino is very popular in Italy and the Balkans.
Caramelized Onions
To make a caramelized onion, slice an onion into six or eight rings.
Brown sugar can be added to melt over high heat in a pan with butter; this will give more flavor than if it were prepared without brown sugar. The onions are then cooked until they turn golden.
Canape
Canape is a French word for finger food.
Capers
Capers are the flower buds of Capparis spinosa, and they come in both green-colored ones (unripe) or purple/blackish-red colored ones (ripened).
The caperberry is usually eaten pickled as part of an antipasto.
Candy
Candy is a general term for all sorts of sweets.
Canola
Canola is a variety of Brassica Napus, and it is noted for its low level of saturated fat.
The word canola may also refer to the edible oil derived from this plant, which is low in trans-fats as well as omega-18 fatty acids.
Capulin
Capulin is a fruit from the plant Rutaceae, and it has a range of colors including red to purple.
Caponata
Caponata is an Italian dish that contains eggplant in its preparation.
Carambola
Carambola is a fruit that is also known as Starfruit.
This plant and its roots are commonly used for medicinal purposes in various traditional medicines.
Caramel
Caramel is a sweet food that is prepared by heating sugar and other ingredients to create a hard brown candy.
The word “caramel” comes from the Spanish term for burnt cane or sugar, which is known as Caramella in Italian and Dulce de Leche in Latin America.
Caraway
Caraway seeds have a variety of culinary uses, including in bread and pastries as well as dishes like pickles.
The caraway plant is related to the carrot family.
Cardamom
Cardamom has a spicy flavor that can be used for both sweet and savory foods. The spice is often grown on small farms around Asia.
Carp
Carp is a type of freshwater fish that is commonly eaten in countries like France, China, and Japan.
Cashew
The cashew plant produces a fruit that grows on its trunk or branches.
Cassava
This root vegetable can be boiled, fried, baked, or made into chips. It’s often used as an ingredient to provide carbohydrates for populations who need a more reliable food source.
Cauliflower
This vegetable has the same appearance as broccoli, but it’s slightly larger and can be cooked in a variety of ways.
Cheese
Cheese is made by curdling milk with rennet or another coagulant to produce lactic acid-rich solids that are
Carrot
Carrots are root vegetables that can be eaten raw or cooked. They are often boiled and served as a side dish in North America, but they’re also common in soups and stews.
Some recipes that use carrots are carrot cake, vegetable soup, sauteed vegetables, and more.
Casserole
Casseroles are dishes that combine meat, vegetables, and/or pasta in a casserole dish topped with sauce.
Cereal
Cereals are types of breakfast foods typically made from crushed or ground grains like wheat, oats, rice, or corn. They may be prepared as porridge by boiling them in water or milk on the stovetop until they are soft, or baked in the oven with milk and sugar. They can also be made into a cold breakfast cereal, which is often eaten dry as a snack food
Chicken
The chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) is one of the most common types of poultry on earth today. It’s used for its meat to create dishes like fried chicken, baked chicken, and more.
Cinnamon Bun
A cinnamon bun is a type of sweet roll made from yeast dough with butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon that are pulled into strands to look like buns before being baked in the oven. They’re often topped with icing or cream cheese frosting after they’ve been cooked.
Cassiri
Cassiri is a dish from Haiti that is made from cassava, milk, and sugar. There are many variations of this dish with ingredients like vanilla or cinnamon added in to enhance the flavor.
Catfish
Catfish is often fried and served as a dish at restaurants in the southern region of the United States. It’s typically made with cornmeal or flour to coat it and then fried until crispy on both sides.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that can be eaten raw, cooked or even pickled for a tasty appetizer.
Cayenne
Cayenne is a type of pepper known for its spicy taste. It’s commonly used in cooking as a spice or condiment because it adds flavor and heat to dishes.
Celery
Celery is a vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked. It’s usually used in soups and casseroles as a healthy low-calorie alternative to creamier ingredients like heavy creams, dairy products, butter, etc.
Cellophane noodles
This type of noodle is made from the ‘cellophane’ variety of mung beans instead of wheat flour which is usually used in Asian noodles.
Ceviche
This is a dish of raw fish cured with citrus juices such as lime, lemon, or orange, and it’s often served chilled to make sure the flavors are preserved.
Celtuce
Celtuce is a type of lettuce that is a crossbreed between celtuce and celery.
Ceylon cinnamon
Unlike the common type, this is not from Sri Lanka or Indonesia but rather it’s grown in India as well as some parts of Africa. It may be hard to find but you can use it in cooking for its more intense flavor.
Challah
Challah is a type of bread that is typically eaten on the Jewish Sabbath.
Champagne vinegar
This variety is made from black, rosé, or white wine and it’s usually used for vinaigrette salad dressings or marinades.
Chapati
Chapati is a type of Indian bread that is made from wheat flour.
Char kway teow
This dish is traditional Malaysian street food, consisting of rice noodles and stir-fried flat rice noodles with shrimp or meat curry sauce. It’s typically garnished with deep-fried garlic, shallots, eggs, bean sprouts, and chives.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a type of wine that is made from grapes that are white in color.
Char siu bao
These sweet, fluffy steamed buns are usually filled with char siu pork and have a sugary outside crust.
Cheddar cheese
This type of cheese originated in England around the 12th century or earlier and it’s typically used for grilled
Chicken cordon bleu
This dish consists of chicken breast, ham or bacon batons, and Swiss cheese rolled in a crumb coating and then fried until crispy brown on each side.
Cherry
Cherries are a type of fruit that has a distinctive red color and is typically sour.
Cherry pie
A cherry pie consists mainly of cherries or other local fruits with black sugar, the crust can be made from either shortcrust pastry or as an open-faced tart.
Chicken wings
These are also known as buffalo wings in some regions because they originated in Buffalo, New York, they are typically deep-fried and then coated with a cayenne pepper sauce.
Chickpea
Chickpeas are often used in Indian dishes because it is a very versatile food and goes well with many different types of spices.
Curry
Curry is a type of dish originating in India that consists of a mostly liquid sauce with some meat, vegetables, and rice.
Curry powder
This is usually made by grinding together cumin seeds, coriander seeds, turmeric, cinnamon leaves, or bark pieces as well as other spices like a chili pepper.
List of Foods That Start With C
- Cabbage
- Chili Peppers
- Cinnamon
- Cajon pea
- Caldo de pollo
- Cake
- Calamari
- Calzone
- Candy Bar
- Capellini
- Calvados
- Cantaloupe
- Cappuccino
- Caramelized Onions
- Canape
- Capers
- Candy
- Canola
- Capulin
- Caponata
- Carambola
- Caramel
- Caraway
- Cardamom
- Carp
- Cashew
- Cassava
- Cauliflower
- Cheese
- Carrot
- Casserole
- Cereal
- Chicken
- Cinnamon Bun
- Cassiri
- Catfish
- Cauliflower
- Cayenne
- Celery
- Cellophane noodles
- Ceviche
- Celtuce
- Ceylon cinnamon
- Challah
- Champagne vinegar
- Chapati
- Char kway teow
- Chardonnay
- Char siu bao
- Cheddar cheese
- Chicken cordon bleu
- Cherry
- Cherry pie
- Chicken wings
- Chickpea
- Curry
- Curry powder
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