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Carcavelos is referring to the area situated in the west of Lisbon in Portugal that is well known for its popular fortified dessert wines.

Carciofo is the Italian word for artichoke.

Deutsch: Grüner Kardamom / Indian: Elakkaya
Cardamom (or cardamon) refers to several plants of the similar genera Elettaria and Amomum in the ginger family Zingiberaceae. Both genera are native to India, Nepal and Bhutan; they are recognised by their small seed pods, triangular in cross-section and spindle-shaped, with a thin, papery, outer shell and small black seeds. Guatemala is the biggest producer and exporter of cardamom in the world, followed by India. Some other countries, such as Sri Lanka, have also begun to cultivate it.

Deutsch: Kardamom / Español: Cardamomo / Português: Cardamomo / Français: Cardamome / Italiano: Cardamomo

Cardamom is a spice made from the seeds of several plants in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), known for its strong, aromatic flavour and unique sweet-spicy taste. It is commonly used in both sweet and savoury dishes across various cuisines worldwide, especially in Indian, Middle Eastern, Scandinavian, and Southeast Asian cooking. Cardamom is available in two main types: green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) and black cardamom (Amomum subulatum), each with distinct flavours and uses.

Cardo is the Italian word for cardoon, a thistle, teasel, teazle, plant of the family Compositae having edible prickly-edged leaves. It has a similar in taste and texture as artichoke

Deutsch: Kardone / Español: Cardo / Português: Cardo / Français: Cardon / Italiano: Cardo

Cardoon, also known as the artichoke thistle, is a perennial plant that belongs to the same family as the artichoke. It is prized for its edible stalks, which are similar in flavor to artichoke hearts but are prepared and consumed more like celery or leek.

CARE Packet refer to packages sent to West Germany in 1945 by the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe (CARE) containing preserved meat and fat, canned and dried fruits, honey, chocolate, sugar, powdered egg and milk, as well as coffee. CARE is mainly a privately funded food organization seeking to relieve suffering and hunger in Europe which was created created in 1945, to rush lifesaving CARE packages to survivors of World War II. Today, CARE is one of the world's largest private humanitarian organizations.

- Cargols (Cargols a la Llauna) : Cargols is Catalan for snails. One popular Catalan dish made of Cargots is called Cargols a la Llauna. It is a specialty of Lleida Province and made from small snails (Cargols) drizzled with olive oil and baked over an open fire. When done, it is served with Alioli or Romesco or both as a dip.

Deutsch: Karibische Küche / Español: Cocina Caribeña / Português: Culinária Caribenha / Français: Cuisine des Caraïbes / Italiano: Cucina Caraibica

Caribbean cuisine refers to the diverse culinary traditions of the Caribbean islands, including Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and many others. It is a vibrant and eclectic mix of flavours and cooking styles influenced by African, Indigenous, European, Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures. Known for its bold spices, fresh herbs, and abundant use of tropical ingredients, Caribbean cuisine reflects the region’s rich cultural heritage and bountiful natural resources.

Carioca refers to a Filipino snack made of ground rice which are formed into ball shape, flattened then fried. After frying, it is drizzled with caramelized brown sugar then place it

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