Glossary C

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

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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.

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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

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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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Colonne is the French word for "Apple Corer", a tool used to remove the core of apples.

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Congri refers to Haiti’s national dish which is similar to Jamaican staple and Cuban dish of rice and peas. Congri is also called in Haiti as Riz-et-Pois. Congri also refers to Cuban dish made of rice with black or kidney beans.

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