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Compot refers to a Belarus drink which is prepared by boiling dried fruit with sugar

Carne encebollado is a dish from El Salvador that refers to meat stewed with vegetables

Comal refers to a kitchen tool for heating tortillas
or even making fajitas.

Cazuelita is referring to a small cazuela or ramekin,
often used for cooking Mexican egg dishes or desserts such as rice pudding or custard.

Cazuela is referring to the traditional earthenware casserole of Mexico that is glazed on the inside and rough on the outside.

Cacciatore An Italian term for sauteed chicken that is prepared or baked with a highly seasoned tomato sauce or tomatoes, onions, diced mushrooms, and herbs like basil, oregano and chives.

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