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Deutsch: Karamellkuchen / Español: Pastel de caramelo / Português: Bolo de caramelo / Français: Gâteau au caramel / Italiano: Torta al caramello
Caramel Cake in the food context refers to a dessert that typically features layers of moist, buttery cake with a rich and sweet caramel icing or frosting. This classic treat is beloved for its deep, toasty flavors and the perfect balance of sweetness, making it a favorite for celebrations, holidays, or as a comforting homemade delight.
Deutsch: Caprese-Salat / Español: Ensalada Caprese / Português: Salada Caprese / Français: Salade Caprese / Italiano: Insalata Caprese
Caprese Salad is a simple Italian dish that showcases the fresh flavors of its core ingredients: ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, olive oil, and often a sprinkle of salt and balsamic vinegar. This dish is celebrated for its representation of the Italian flag through its colors—red (tomatoes), white (mozzarella), and green (basil)—and is rooted in the cuisine of the Campania region. The simplicity of a Caprese Salad lies not just in its preparation but in its reliance on the quality and freshness of its ingredients.
Deutsch: Calamondin / Español: Calamondina / Português: Calamondim / Français: Calamondin / Italiano: Calamondino
Calamondi is another word for Calamansi or Kalamansi , the citrus fruit found in the Philippines.
Calamondin is a fruit that belongs to the citrus family, known scientifically as Citrofortunella microcarpa or × Citrofortunella mitis. This small, round citrus fruit is a hybrid, often considered a cross between a kumquat and a mandarin orange. The skin of the calamondin is thin and orange at full ripeness, closely resembling a small tangerine or mandarin in appearance. Despite its sweet-smelling exterior, the fruit's flesh is quite sour, akin to a lime or lemon, making it an excellent candidate for culinary use where acidic citrus notes are desired.
Deutsch: Knusprige Garnelen / Español: Camarones Crujientes / Português: Camarão Crocante / Français: Crevettes Croustillantes / Italiano: Gamberi Croccanti /
In the food context, "Crispy Hipon" refers to a popular Filipino dish that consists of deep-fried shrimp, often coated in a light batter to achieve a crispy texture. "Hipon" is the Filipino word for shrimp or prawn, making "Crispy Hipon" a straightforward description of the dish's main ingredient and its preparation method.
In the food context, "Chopsuey" refers to a Chinese-American stir-fry dish that features a mix of meat (such as chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp) and assorted vegetables. The name "Chopsuey," which is thought to mean "assorted pieces" in Chinese, reflects the dish's composition of various ingredients tossed together. It is believed to have originated from Chinese immigrants in the United States as a way to use up leftover ingredients, making it a versatile and adaptable dish.
In the food context, "Camaron Rebosado" is a popular Filipino dish consisting of deep-fried, battered shrimp. The name comes from Spanish, with "camarón" meaning shrimp and "rebosado" translating to battered or coated. This dish reflects the Spanish influence on Filipino cuisine, which has been enriched by over 300 years of Spanish colonization.