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Causa refers to a mixture which uses mashed potatoes mixed with ají as its base. Causa refers to a Peruvian dish of cooked mashed potatoes smoothed over the bottom of a large deep dish which is then decorated on top with desired ingredients, like chopped boiled eggs, olives, corn kernels, cheese cubes, chopped onions, etc.

Cavaillon refers to a variety/kind of melon named after a little town in the Vaucluse district, in New South Wales, Australia.

Cavally refers to the Spanish-derived colloquial name for "horse-mackerel." Also, Cavally is applied to Carangus hippos, Scomberomus cavalla, and other fish.

Cavendishia refers to a plant from the frigid regions of the Andes of Peru. This is a tall, evergreen shrub with pink, edible berries the size of a cherry.

Chikhirtma refers to Georgina's chicken or lamb soup finished with eggs whipped in vinegar or lemon juice and, flavored with garlic, parsley and fennel. Georgia is a republic located in Central Asia

Choron (a la Choron ) refers to a garmish made from artichoke hearts (artichoke bottom) filled with green peas or aspragus with balls of potatoes. Sauce Choron is made from Bearnaise sauce with tomatoes.

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