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Chere refers to Gambia's steamed millet flour balls which is usually served as an accompaniment to other Gambian foods, like the Base Nyebe

Churagrete refers to Gambia's delicious sweet dish which is a porridge made of pounded groundnuts, rice and milk.

Cabinet Pudding refers to a classic baked or steamed English dessert made with bread, cake, custard and dried fruit. It is a pudding made of gelatine, milk, eggs, macaroons in mold with whipped cream. Moreover, it is a dessert is made with layers of bread, cake or ladyfingers which may be soaked with liqueur, dried fruit and custard. The pudding is baked, unmolded and usually served with Creme Anglaise. Another version of Cabinet Pudding uses gelatin and whipped cream and rather than being baked or steamed, it is just chilled until set. It is either served served warm or chilled. Cabinet Pudding is thought to have originated in the 18th century.

Cafe Brulot refers to a coffee cocktail with brandy and various spices which was born in New Orleans . Cafe Brulot is a traditional New Orleans flaming brew consisting of coffee blended with spices, such as cinnamon and clove; orange and lemon peel and brandy. It is generally made in a flameproof bowl and ladled into cups. In French, Brulot means "burnt brandy". To make Café Brûlot, spices such as cinnamon and clove; lemon, orange, and sugar are steeped with strong coffee, then flambéed with brandy. It is generally served in special pedestaled cups. Cafe Brulot is pronounced "ka-fay broo-loh".

Cafe Filtre is the French term meaning "filtered coffee", refers to a coffee made by pouring very hot water through a filter holding ground coffee. It is traditionally served black in demitasse cups. Cafe Filtre is pronounced "ka-fay feel-tray"

Cemita refers to Mexican version of sandwich which is actually a serving of a giant roll, covered with fresh avocado and then filled with meats, beans, cheese, chili and other spices of your choice. Cemita best when eaten with a little bowl of Gazpacho, a Mexican cold tomato-and-cucumber-based soup. Cemita is one of Mexico's popular street food aside from Esquites, Guacamole, Chalupa and many others. Throughout Mexico, many street vendors offer equally delicious eating options as in the restaurants.