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HeritageThe National Museum of the Philippines Iloilo capped off its 2026 ‘Magbasá Kita: A Reading Program for Young Learners’ with an immersive storytelling session at the museum’s Book Nook on September 23, 2026. The activity introduced the localStreet foodNew Northern Kentucky café brings Thai street food and specialty shoppingHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesStreet foodMan dead, 3 in custody after shooting outside Piada Italian Street Food in Mayfield HeightsStreet foodBrick-and-Mortar Restaurants Need to Stop Blaming Street VendorsStreet food1 dead, 3 detained in Mayfield Heights shootingFarm and marketYour guide to Harvest Fair 2026 at Wisconsin State Fair ParkFarm and marketOct. 3 Harvest of Harmony Parade available to view in livestream broadcast during paradeFarm and marketSouthington Apple Harvest Festival kicks off tonightHeritageThe National Museum of the Philippines Iloilo capped off its 2026 ‘Magbasá Kita: A Reading Program for Young Learners’ with an immersive storytelling session at the museum’s Book Nook on September 23, 2026. The activity introduced the localStreet foodNew Northern Kentucky café brings Thai street food and specialty shoppingHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesStreet foodMan dead, 3 in custody after shooting outside Piada Italian Street Food in Mayfield HeightsStreet foodBrick-and-Mortar Restaurants Need to Stop Blaming Street VendorsStreet food1 dead, 3 detained in Mayfield Heights shootingFarm and marketYour guide to Harvest Fair 2026 at Wisconsin State Fair ParkFarm and marketOct. 3 Harvest of Harmony Parade available to view in livestream broadcast during paradeFarm and marketSouthington Apple Harvest Festival kicks off tonight
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Cabbage roll 🇺🇦 Ukraine and 5 moreCooked cabbage leaves wrapped around seasoned fillings, simmered or baked Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Cabbage soup 🇷🇺 Russia and 4 moreA hot soup made with cabbage or sauerkraut, common in Eastern and Central Europe Soup, Lunch, Dinner Cabrales cheese 🇪🇸 SpainBlue cheese from Asturias aged in mountain caves Cheese or dairy food Cachapa 🇻🇪 VenezuelaVenezuelan corn pancakes often filled with cheese and served hot Main dish, Breakfast, Snacks CachopoMeat 🇪🇸 SpainBreaded veal fillets stuffed with ham and cheese, fried and served hot Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CachupaKatxupa 🇨🇻 Cape Verde and 1 moreSlow-cooked Cape Verdean stew of corn, beans, and fish or meat Stew or curry, Breakfast, Lunch Cacio e pepeVegetarianPasta cacio e pepe 🇮🇹 ItalyRoman pasta tossed with pecorino romano cheese and black pepper Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Caesar salad 🇲🇽 Mexico and 3 moreRomaine lettuce tossed with a creamy, tangy dressing and croutons Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner Café au laitVegetarian 🇫🇷 France and 2 moreCoffee mixed with hot milk, often served at breakfast in France Drink, Breakfast Café con leche 🇪🇸 Spain and 1 moreEspresso mixed with hot milk, a classic Spanish and Latin American coffee drink Drink, Breakfast Café de ollaVegan 🇲🇽 MexicoMexican coffee brewed with cinnamon and piloncillo in a clay pot Drink Café ToubaVegan 🇸🇳 Senegal and 1 moreSpiced coffee with grains of Selim, named for the city of Touba in Senegal Drink, Breakfast, Snacks Cağ kebabıMeat 🇹🇷 TurkeyHorizontally roasted marinated lamb kebab from Erzurum, Turkey Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CaipirinhaVegan 🇧🇷 BrazilBrazil’s classic cocktail of cachaça, lime, sugar and ice Drink, Snacks, Dinner CajuzinhoVegetarian 🇧🇷 BrazilA Brazilian party sweet shaped like a tiny cashew, made with peanuts and sugar Sweet or dessert, Snacks Calavera 🇲🇽 MexicoDecorative or edible skulls made for Mexico’s Day of the Dead Sweet or dessert CaldeiradaFish or seafood 🇵🇹 Portugal and 2 morePortuguese and Galician fish stew with potatoes and mixed seafood Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Caldo de polloMeat 🇲🇽 MexicoMexican chicken soup with large pieces of meat and vegetables Soup, Lunch, Dinner Caldo galegoMeat 🇪🇸 SpainHearty Galician soup with greens, potatoes, beans and pork Soup, Lunch, Dinner CaldouFish or seafood 🇸🇳 SenegalSenegalese fish and vegetable stew with a tangy broth, served with rice Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Caldo verde 🇵🇹 Portugal and 2 morePortuguese soup of potatoes and shredded greens Soup, Dinner, Supper California rollカリフォルニアロール 🇺🇸 United States and 3 moreInside-out sushi roll with crab, avocado, and cucumber Main dish CalissonVegetarian 🇫🇷 FranceFrench confection with candied fruit, almond paste, and a sugar glaze Sweet or dessert, Snacks Callaloo 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago and 4 moreLeafy Caribbean stew made with taro, amaranth or other greens Stew or curry, Breakfast, Lunch Calulu 🇦🇴 Angola and 1 moreA layered stew of fish or meat with vegetables and palm oil from Angola and São Tomé Stew or curry CamembertVegetarian 🇫🇷 FranceSoft, creamy cow’s milk cheese with a white, edible rind from Normandy Cheese or dairy food Candy 🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreSmall sweet treats made mainly from sugar or sweeteners Sweet or dessert, Snacks Candy appleVegan 🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreWhole apples dipped in a hard red sugar candy shell on a stick Sweet or dessert, Snacks Candy corn 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreTri-colored sweet shaped like a kernel, linked with autumn and Halloween in the US Sweet or dessert, Snacks Canh chua 🇻🇳 VietnamVietnamese soup with fish, tamarind, pineapple and fresh herbs Soup, Lunch, Dinner Canja de galinhaMeat 🇵🇹 Portugal and 2 moreChicken and rice soup from Portugal, Brazil, and Cape Verde Soup, Supper, Dinner CannoliVegetarianCannolo 🇮🇹 ItalySicilian fried pastry tubes filled with sweet ricotta cream Pie or savoury pastry, Snacks, Tea time CapirotadaVegetarian 🇲🇽 MexicoMexican bread pudding with syrup, cheese, nuts and dried fruit, eaten during Lent Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Dinner Cappelletti 🇮🇹 ItalyRing-shaped stuffed pasta from central Italy, often served in broth Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CappuccinoVegetarian 🇮🇹 Italy and 5 moreEspresso with steamed milk and a thick layer of milk foam, served in a small cup Drink, Breakfast Caprese saladVegetarianinsalata caprese 🇮🇹 Italy and 1 moreSlices of tomato, mozzarella and basil dressed with olive oil Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner Carajillo 🇪🇸 Spain and 5 moreCoffee mixed with brandy, rum, mezcal, or coffee liqueur, served in a small glass Drink, Tea time, Dinner Caramel appleVegetarian 🇺🇸 United StatesWhole apples dipped in caramel, sometimes rolled in nuts or toppings Sweet or dessert, Snacks Caramelized pork and eggsMeat 🇻🇳 Vietnam and 2 moreVietnamese pork and eggs braised in coconut juice and caramel sauce Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch CarapulcraMeat 🇵🇪 Peru and 1 morePeruvian stew of pork, dried potato, peanuts and peppers Main dish CarbonaraMeatpasta alla carbonara 🇮🇹 Italy and 1 morePasta tossed with eggs, hard cheese, cured pork and black pepper Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Cardamom breadVegetarian 🇫🇮 Finland and 3 moreEnriched Nordic sweet bread scented with cardamom, served with coffee or tea Bread, Snacks, Tea time Carimañola 🇨🇴 Colombia and 1 moreDeep-fried yuca dough stuffed with meat or cheese Street food, Breakfast, Snacks Carne asadaMeat 🇲🇽 MexicoGrilled and sliced beef, marinated and cooked over high heat Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Carne de porco à alentejanaMeat 🇵🇹 PortugalPork and clams cooked together with potatoes and coriander Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Carne de solMeat 🇧🇷 BrazilLightly salted beef cured in the open air of Northeastern Brazil Main dish Carniolan sausageMeatkranjska klobasa 🇸🇮 Slovenia and 3 moreA smoked pork sausage from Slovenia, often served in pairs Sausage or cured food CarnitasMeat 🇲🇽 MexicoPork slow-cooked in lard until tender, then crisped and shredded Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CarpaccioMeat 🇮🇹 ItalyPaper-thin slices of raw meat or fish, served as a starter Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CarrozzaVegetarian 🇮🇹 ItalyMozzarella cheese sandwich coated in egg and fried until crisp Sandwich or wrap, Snacks Cart noodles車仔麵 🇭🇰 Hong Kong and 1 moreHong Kong noodle dish with a choice of toppings and broths Noodle or pasta dish, Lunch, Snacks CaruruFish or seafood 🇧🇷 BrazilOkra and dried shrimp stew from Bahia, cooked with palm oil and nuts Stew or curry Casado 🇨🇷 Costa RicaCosta Rican plate with rice, beans, salad, plantain, tortilla and a protein Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Casserole 🇺🇸 United States and 2 moreA baked main dish of meat or vegetables bound with starch in a deep pan Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CassouletMeat 🇫🇷 FranceHearty bean and meat stew from southern France, slow-cooked in a deep earthenware pot Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner CastellaVegetarianカステラ 🇯🇵 Japan and 1 moreSweet, moist Japanese sponge cake with roots in Portuguese baking Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Cataplana 🇵🇹 PortugalSeafood and meat stew cooked in a sealed metal vessel from Portugal's Algarve Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Catatos 🇦🇴 AngolaFried caterpillars with garlic, a specialty from Angola's Uíge Province Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Cauliflower cheeseVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 1 moreBoiled cauliflower baked in a creamy cheese sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Causa limeña 🇵🇪 PeruCold layered potato dish with a savoury filling, typical of Peru Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CavaVegan 🇪🇸 SpainSpanish sparkling wine made by the traditional method, mostly from Catalonia Drink CaviarFish or seafood 🇮🇷 Iran and 5 moreSalt-cured fish roe, most prized from sturgeon of the Caspian and Black Sea Sauce, pickle or ferment, Snacks Cawl 🇬🇧 United KingdomWelsh soup or broth with meat and root vegetables Soup, Lunch, Dinner CemitaMeat 🇲🇽 MexicoA sesame-topped sandwich roll from Puebla, Mexico, filled with meat, cheese and herbs Sandwich or wrap CendolVeganꦕꦺꦤ꧀ꦝꦺꦴꦭ꧀ 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 5 moreGreen rice flour jelly with coconut milk, palm sugar syrup and ice Drink, Snacks Cepelinai 🇱🇹 Lithuania and 1 moreLithuanian potato dumplings filled with meat, cheese or mushrooms Dumpling, Lunch, Dinner CevicheFish or seafood 🇵🇪 Peru and 5 moreRaw fish or shellfish marinated in citrus juice and seasonings Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Ceylon teaVegan 🇱🇰 Sri LankaBlack tea grown and packed in Sri Lanka, marked by the Lion Logo Drink ChaasVegetarian 🇮🇳 India and 1 moreA cool yogurt-based drink blended with water and spices Drink, Lunch, Dinner Chả cá Lã VọngFish or seafood 🇻🇳 Vietnam and 1 moreGrilled turmeric-marinated fish with dill, served with noodles and shrimp paste sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chả giò 🇻🇳 Vietnam and 1 moreVietnamese deep-fried rolls filled with seasoned meat and vegetables Street food, Snacks, Lunch ChairoMeat 🇧🇴 Bolivia and 2 moreA hot Andean soup with beef, chuño, vegetables and grains Soup, Lunch, Dinner ChajáVegetarian 🇺🇾 Uruguay and 4 moreUruguayan dessert of sponge cake, meringue, cream and fruit Sweet or dessert ChakalakaVegan 🇿🇦 South Africa and 1 moreSpicy South African vegetable relish often served with bread or pap Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner ChakhchoukhaMeatشخشوخة 🇩🇿 AlgeriaAlgerian flatbread pieces in a spiced tomato and meat stew Main dish, Lunch, Dinner ChakliVegetarian 🇮🇳 India and 2 moreCrisp, spiral-shaped Indian snack made from mixed flours and spices Street food, Snacks Chal 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan and 2 moreFermented camel milk drink with a sour, sparkling taste from Central Asia Drink Challahחַלָּה 🇮🇱 Israel and 5 moreBraided egg bread central to Jewish Sabbath and holiday meals Bread, Dinner, Lunch Chả lụaMeat 🇻🇳 VietnamVietnamese pork sausage steamed in banana leaves Sausage or cured food Chalupa 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 moreCrisp masa boats from Mexico, topped with salsa, cheese and lettuce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner ChampagneVegan 🇫🇷 FranceSparkling wine made only in France’s Champagne region using traditional bottle fermentation Drink ChamponMeatちゃんぽん 🇯🇵 JapanNagasaki noodle soup with pork, seafood and vegetables in a rich broth Noodle or pasta dish, Lunch, Dinner Champurrado 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 moreThick Mexican hot chocolate drink made with corn dough and spices Drink, Breakfast, Snacks Chana masalaVegan 🇮🇳 India and 1 moreChickpeas simmered in a spiced tomato and onion sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner ChanguaVegetarian 🇨🇴 ColombiaColombian breakfast soup of milk, water, eggs and herbs Soup, Breakfast, Snacks Chankonabeちゃんこ鍋 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese one-pot stew packed with protein, favored by sumo wrestlers Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Chanpurūチャンプルー 🇯🇵 JapanOkinawan stir-fried mix of tofu, vegetables, and meat or fish Main dish, Lunch, Dinner ChapatiVeganचपाती 🇮🇳 India and 4 moreUnleavened flatbread cooked on a griddle and served hot with meals Bread, Breakfast, Lunch Chapli kebabMeatچَپلِي کَبَاب 🇵🇰 Pakistan and 2 moreFlattened spiced meat patties fried and served hot, from Peshawar Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chapulines 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 moreToasted grasshoppers seasoned with lime, chili, and salt, eaten as a snack in Mexico Street food, Snacks CharchariVegetarian 🇮🇳 India and 1 moreA Bengali and Odia dish of mixed vegetables with a smoky charred finish Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CharcuterieMeat 🇫🇷 FranceFrench tradition of cured, cooked, and preserved meats, often from pork Sausage or cured food CharghaMeatچرغا 🇵🇰 PakistanWhole chicken marinated, steamed, and deep-fried in Lahori style Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Char kway teow炒粿條 🇲🇾 Malaysia and 1 moreFlat rice noodles stir-fried with seafood, sausage and soy sauce Noodle or pasta dish, Breakfast, Lunch CharosetVegan 🇮🇱 Israel and 5 moreA sweet fruit and nut paste for the Passover table Sweet or dessert Char siuMeat叉燒 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreCantonese-style pork, marinated and roasted until glazed and red Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Cha siu baoMeat叉燒包 🇨🇳 China and 2 moreCantonese steamed or baked buns filled with barbecue-flavored pork Street food, Lunch, Snacks Chawanmushi茶碗蒸し 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese steamed egg custard with savoury fillings Main dish Chazuke茶漬け 🇯🇵 JapanCooked rice with green tea or broth poured over and topped with savory garnishes Main dish, Snacks, Lunch Chè 🇻🇳 VietnamVietnamese sweet soups and puddings made with beans, fruit, tubers or jellies Sweet or dessert, Snacks ChebakiaVegetarianشباكية 🇲🇦 Morocco and 1 moreMaghrebi fried pastry shaped like a flower and glazed with honey syrup Pie or savoury pastry, Snacks, Tea time CheeseburgerMeat 🇺🇸 United StatesA hamburger topped with melted cheese, often with lettuce, tomato and condiments Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Cheesecake 🇬🇷 Greece and 5 moreA chilled dessert of sweetened soft cheese on a crumb or pastry base Sweet or dessert, Snacks Cheesesteak 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreThinly sliced beef and melted cheese in a long hoagie roll Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Chelow kebabMeatچلوکباب 🇮🇷 IranSteamed rice served with skewered grilled meat and classic Iranian sides Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chhena gajaVegetarianଛେନା ଗଜା 🇮🇳 IndiaOdisha sweet of chhena and semolina, shaped and cooked in sugar syrup Sweet or dessert Chicago-style pizza 🇺🇸 United StatesA tall, pan-baked pizza with layers of cheese and chunky tomato sauce on top Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chicha 🇵🇪 Peru and 6 moreA traditional Latin American drink made by fermenting maize or other plants Drink, Snacks Chicha de joraVegan 🇵🇪 Peru and 4 moreAndean fermented drink made from germinated maize Drink Chicha moradaVegan 🇵🇪 PeruA sweet purple drink made from Peruvian purple corn, fruits and spices Drink Chicharrón 🇪🇸 Spain and 6 moreCrispy fried pork belly or skin, enjoyed as a snack or dish in many countries Street food, Snacks, Lunch Chicken 65Meatசிக்கன் 65 🇮🇳 IndiaSpicy deep-fried boneless chicken from Chennai, served with onion and lemon Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chicken and wafflesMeat 🇺🇸 United StatesCrispy fried or stewed chicken served on a waffle, often with gravy or syrup Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Chicken feetMeat 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreChicken feet cooked and eaten in soups, stews, snacks and street foods worldwide Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chicken-fried steakMeat 🇺🇸 United StatesBreaded and fried beef steak, usually topped with cream gravy Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Chicken inasalMeat 🇵🇭 PhilippinesGrilled chicken marinated with calamansi, vinegar and annatto from the Visayas Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chicken karahiMeat 🇮🇳 India and 1 moreChicken cooked with tomatoes, ginger and spices in a karahi pan Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chicken KievMeatкотлета по-київськи 🇷🇺 Russia and 1 moreChicken breast rolled around butter, breaded and fried or baked Main dish, Dinner, Lunch Chicken paprikashMeatpaprikás csirke 🇭🇺 Hungary and 2 moreChicken simmered in paprika sauce, often finished with sour cream Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chicken soupMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 4 moreA hot soup of chicken simmered with vegetables, noodles or grains Soup, Lunch, Dinner Chicken tikkaMeat 🇵🇰 Pakistan and 2 moreBoneless chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in a tandoor oven Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chicken tikka masalaMeat 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 4 moreRoasted marinated chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato-based sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner ChikandaVegan 🇿🇲 Zambia and 3 moreA Zambian cake made from wild orchid tubers and groundnuts, often called African polony Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Dinner ChikkiVegan 🇮🇳 India and 2 moreA brittle Indian sweet made from nuts and jaggery or sugar Sweet or dessert, Snacks ChikwangueVegan 🇨🇲 Cameroon and 2 moreFermented cassava dough wrapped in leaves and cooked until firm Main dish Chilaquiles 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 moreCrisp tortilla pieces simmered in salsa and topped with cheese, cream, and more Main dish, Breakfast Chile relleno 🇲🇽 Mexico and 2 moreA whole pepper filled with cheese or meat, battered and fried Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chiles en nogadaMeat 🇲🇽 MexicoPoblano chiles stuffed with fruit and meat, topped with walnut sauce and pomegranate Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chili con carneMeat 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 moreA spicy stew of meat and chili peppers from Mexico and the United States Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chilli crabMeat 🇸🇬 Singapore and 1 moreCrab stir-fried in a sweet and spicy tomato-chilli sauce Main dish, Dinner Chim chumจิ้มจุ่ม 🇹🇭 Thailand and 1 moreThai and Lao hotpot cooked at the table in a clay pot with herbs, meat and vegetables Main dish, Dinner ChimichurriVegan 🇦🇷 Argentina and 1 moreHerb and garlic sauce served with grilled meats in Argentina and Uruguay Sauce, pickle or ferment ChipaVegetarian 🇵🇾 Paraguay and 1 moreCheese-flavored rolls made with cassava starch, eaten as a snack or breakfast Bread, Breakfast, Snacks Chipa guasuVegetarian 🇵🇾 Paraguay and 1 moreA baked corn and cheese cake from Paraguay, often served at gatherings Main dish, Breakfast, Snacks Chip buttyVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 2 moreA sandwich of hot chips in soft white bread, often buttered Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Chipsi mayaiVegetarian 🇹🇿 TanzaniaA Tanzanian street omelette made with French fries and eggs Main dish, Lunch, Dinner ChistorraMeat 🇪🇸 SpainThin, bright-red sausage from Navarre, often fried and served as a tapa Sausage or cured food, Snacks, Lunch Chitoi pithaVeganচিতই পিঠা 🇧🇩 Bangladesh and 1 moreSoft rice cake from Bangladesh and West Bengal, often eaten with molasses or savoury sides Main dish ChivitoMeat 🇺🇾 Uruguay and 1 moreUruguay’s signature sandwich with beef, cheese, ham and more in a bun Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Chocolate 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast and 5 moreA sweet or bitter food made from processed cocoa beans, enjoyed in many forms worldwide Sweet or dessert, Snacks Chocolate ballVegetarianchokladboll 🇸🇪 SwedenSwedish and Danish no-bake sweet made from oats, cocoa, and butter, rolled in coconut Pie or savoury pastry, Snacks Chocolate biscuit puddingVegetarian 🇱🇰 Sri LankaSri Lankan no-bake dessert with biscuits and chocolate layers Sweet or dessert Chocolate brownieVegetarianBrownie 🇺🇸 United States and 2 moreDense chocolate squares baked as a bar, often served warm or with toppings Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Chocolate cakeVegetarian 🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreCake made with chocolate or cocoa, often layered or topped with icing Sweet or dessert, Tea time, Snacks Chocolate chip cookie 🇺🇸 United StatesDrop cookie with pieces of chocolate mixed into the dough Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Chocolate letterVegetarianchocoladeletter 🇳🇱 NetherlandsA letter of the alphabet made from chocolate, given for Sinterklaas in the Netherlands Sweet or dessert Chole bhatureVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaChickpea curry served with deep-fried, puffy bread Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch CholentMeatטשאָלנט 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreA slow-cooked Jewish stew of meat, beans, grains and potatoes for the Sabbath Stew or curry, Lunch ChomchomVegetarianচমচম 🇧🇩 Bangladesh and 1 moreBengali sweet made from chhena, often coated with coconut or mawa flakes Sweet or dessert Chongqing noodles重庆小面 🇨🇳 ChinaSpicy wheat noodles from Chongqing, served with or without soup Noodle or pasta dish, Breakfast, Lunch Chongyang CakeVegetarian重陽糕 🇨🇳 ChinaSteamed and baked rice flour cake for the Chongyang Festival in China Sweet or dessert Chorba 🇩🇿 Algeria and 5 moreA family of hearty soups and stews found from North Africa to Central Asia Soup ChoripánMeat 🇦🇷 Argentina and 5 moreGrilled chorizo sausage in crusty bread, often topped with sauce Sandwich or wrap, Snacks, Lunch ChorizoMeat 🇪🇸 Spain and 5 moreA seasoned pork sausage from the Iberian Peninsula, made in many regional styles Sausage or cured food, Breakfast, Lunch Chotpotiচটপটি 🇧🇩 BangladeshBangladeshi street food of potatoes, chickpeas, and tangy toppings Street food, Snacks Choucroute garnieMeat 🇫🇷 FranceAlsatian sauerkraut cooked with sausages, pork, and potatoes Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chow mein炒麵 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreStir-fried noodles with vegetables and often meat or tofu Noodle or pasta dish, Lunch, Dinner ChraimeFish or seafoodحرايمي 🇱🇾 Libya and 1 moreNorth African fish stew simmered with tomatoes and spices Main dish, Dinner Christmas cake 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 5 moreCakes served at Christmas, often rich with fruit, nuts or cream Sweet or dessert, Tea time, Snacks Christmas hamMeat 🇸🇪 Sweden and 3 moreCured ham served at Christmas, with local glazes and traditions Main dish, Dinner Christmas pudding 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 4 moreSteamed or boiled sweet pudding with dried fruit, served at Christmas dinner Sweet or dessert, Dinner Christmas waferVegan 🇵🇱 Poland and 2 moreThin, embossed wheat wafers shared at Christmas in Poland and Lithuania Bread Chrysanthemum teaVegan菊花茶 🇨🇳 China and 1 moreA floral infusion made from dried chrysanthemum flowers Drink Chuanr串 🇨🇳 ChinaGrilled skewers of meat, seafood or vegetables from northern China Grill or roast, Dinner, Snacks ChunchulloMeat 🇦🇷 Argentina and 5 moreBraided and roasted small intestine, a grill favorite in Latin America Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chupe 🇵🇪 Peru and 2 moreA hearty South American stew of meat or seafood, potatoes or yuca, and vegetables Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner ChurchkhelaVegetarianჩურჩხელა 🇬🇪 GeorgiaCandle-shaped Georgian sweet made by dipping nuts in thickened grape juice Sweet or dessert, Snacks ChurmaVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaCoarse wheat or millet crushed with ghee and sugar or jaggery Sweet or dessert, Lunch, Dinner ChurrascoMeat 🇧🇷 Brazil and 6 moreGrilled meat, often beef, cooked over coals or on skewers in South America and Iberia Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Churrochurros 🇪🇸 Spain and 5 moreRidged, deep-fried dough sticks often eaten hot with chocolate or coffee Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks Chutney 🇮🇳 India and 5 moreA spiced relish or sauce made from fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices Sauce, pickle or ferment Cinnamon rollVegetarian 🇸🇪 Sweden and 4 moreA sweet rolled bun with cinnamon and sugar, baked and often topped with icing Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Tea time CioppinoFish or seafood 🇺🇸 United StatesSan Francisco seafood stew with tomato and wine Stew or curry, Dinner ClafoutisVegetarian 🇫🇷 FranceFrench baked dessert of cherries in a custard-like batter Sweet or dessert, Breakfast Clambake 🇺🇸 United StatesShellfish and vegetables steamed over seaweed in a pit or large pot Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Clam chowderFish or seafood 🇺🇸 United StatesA hearty American soup with clams, potatoes, and regional twists Soup, Lunch, Dinner Clootie dumplingVegetarian 🇬🇧 United KingdomScottish pudding steamed in a cloth with dried fruit and spices Sweet or dessert Clotted creamVegetariandehen molys 🇬🇧 United KingdomA thick, rich cream formed by gently heating and cooling cow’s milk Sauce, pickle or ferment, Tea time, Snacks Club sandwichMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 2 moreA three-layer toasted sandwich with poultry, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Coca 🇪🇸 Spain and 3 moreCatalan pastry with sweet or savoury toppings, eaten open or filled Pie or savoury pastry CocadaVegetarian 🇧🇷 Brazil and 5 moreChewy coconut sweets baked and served at room temperature Sweet or dessert, Snacks Cocada AmarelaVegetarian 🇦🇴 AngolaAngolan dessert of eggs and coconut with a bright yellow color Sweet or dessert Cochinillo asadoMeat 🇪🇸 SpainWhole suckling pig roasted in an earthenware pot until crisp Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Cochinita pibilMeat 🇲🇽 MexicoPork slow-cooked with citrus and annatto, wrapped in banana leaves Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Cocido madrileñoMeat 🇪🇸 SpainChickpea stew from Madrid, served in separate courses Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Cock-a-leekie soupcock-a-leekie 🇬🇧 United KingdomScottish chicken and leek soup, sometimes thickened with rice or barley Soup, Lunch, Dinner Cod tongueFish or seafood 🇳🇴 Norway and 5 moreChewy, boneless cut from the lower jaw of cod, prized in North Atlantic fishing cultures Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CoffeeVegan 🇾🇪 Yemen and 5 moreA dark, bitter drink made by brewing roasted coffee beans Drink, Breakfast, Snacks Coffee ceremonyVeganቡና ማፍላት 🇪🇹 Ethiopia and 1 moreA social ritual of roasting, brewing and sharing coffee in Ethiopia and Eritrea Drink CognacVegan 🇫🇷 FranceFrench brandy distilled from local white grapes and aged in oak casks Drink ColcannonVegetariancál ceannann 🇮🇪 IrelandMashed potatoes mixed with cabbage or kale, a staple of Irish cooking Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Cold beet soupVegetarian 🇱🇹 Lithuania and 4 moreA chilled soup of beetroot, kefir and cucumber, popular in Eastern Europe during summer Soup, Lunch, Dinner ColeslawVegetariankoolsla 🇳🇱 Netherlands and 5 moreShredded raw cabbage salad with a creamy or tangy dressing Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner Colomba di PasquaVegetarian 🇮🇹 ItalyItalian sweet Easter bread shaped like a dove and topped with almonds and sugar Sweet or dessert completoMeat 🇨🇱 Chile and 1 moreA Chilean hot dog loaded with tomato, avocado, mayonnaise and other toppings Street food, Lunch, Dinner Cơm tấmMeat 🇻🇳 VietnamBroken rice with grilled pork, pickles and sweet-sour fish sauce from southern Vietnam Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Congee粥 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreRice simmered in water to make a soft, comforting porridge Main dish, Breakfast, Dinner Coq au vinMeat 🇫🇷 FranceFrench chicken braised slowly in red wine with lardons and mushrooms Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Coquito 🇵🇷 Puerto RicoCoconut and rum holiday drink from Puerto Rico, served chilled in small glasses Drink, Snacks Cornbread 🇺🇸 United StatesA quick bread made from cornmeal, central to Southern U.S. and Native American cooking Bread, Breakfast, Lunch Corned beefMeat 🇮🇪 Ireland and 5 moreSalt-cured beef, often pink, eaten fresh or canned in many countries Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Corn on the cobVegan 🇲🇽 Mexico and 5 moreSweet corn cooked and eaten straight from the cob, often with butter and salt Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Cou-couVegan 🇧🇧 Barbados and 3 moreCornmeal and okra cooked to a firm, smooth dish, often served with fish Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Couscousseksu 🇩🇿 Algeria and 4 moreSteamed semolina granules served with stew or vegetables across North Africa Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CoxinhaMeat 🇧🇷 BrazilBrazilian teardrop-shaped snack of dough filled with spiced chicken and fried Street food, Snacks Cozido à portuguesaMeat 🇵🇹 PortugalA hearty Portuguese stew of meats, sausages and vegetables simmered together Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Cozonac 🇷🇴 Romania and 4 moreA sweet, enriched bread often filled with nuts or dried fruit, baked for Easter Sweet or dessert, Tea time, Snacks CranachanVegetarianCrannachan 🇬🇧 United KingdomScottish dessert of whipped cream, raspberries, oats, honey and whisky Sweet or dessert Cranberry sauceVegan 🇺🇸 United States and 2 moreA sweet-tart sauce of cranberries, often served with turkey at holiday meals Sauce, pickle or ferment, Dinner Crayfish as food 🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreFreshwater crustaceans eaten in many styles around the world Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Cream teaVegetarian 🇬🇧 United KingdomAfternoon tea with scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam Sweet or dessert, Tea time Crema catalanaVegetarian 🇪🇸 SpainCatalan custard dessert with a caramelized sugar crust Sweet or dessert Crème brûléeVegetarian 🇫🇷 France and 2 moreRich vanilla custard with a brittle caramelized sugar top Sweet or dessert Crème caramelVegetarian 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreCustard dessert topped with a layer of liquid caramel Sweet or dessert Crêpe 🇫🇷 FranceThin French pancakes, served sweet or savoury with a range of fillings Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch CrispbreadVegan 🇸🇪 Sweden and 4 moreA dry, flat rye bread that keeps for months and is eaten across the Nordic countries Bread, Breakfast, Lunch CroissantVegetarian 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreA crescent-shaped, flaky pastry made from layered yeast dough and butter Pie or savoury pastry, Breakfast, Tea time CroquemboucheVegetarian 🇫🇷 France and 1 moreA tall cone of cream-filled choux puffs held together with caramel threads Sweet or dessert Croque monsieurMeatcroque-monsieur 🇫🇷 FranceHot French sandwich of ham and cheese, baked or fried until crisp Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Croquette 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreA deep-fried roll with a creamy or starchy filling, coated in breadcrumbs Street food, Snacks, Lunch Crossing-the-bridge noodles过桥米线 🇨🇳 ChinaYunnan rice noodles served in a hot broth with raw and cooked toppings Soup, Breakfast, Lunch Crostini 🇮🇹 ItalySmall slices of toasted bread topped with cheese, meats, or vegetables Bread, Snacks Cruller 🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreDeep-fried twisted or ring-shaped pastry, often topped with sugar or icing Pie or savoury pastry, Breakfast, Snacks CrumpetVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 5 moreRound, spongy griddle bread with a porous top, often eaten toasted with butter Bread, Breakfast, Snacks CuccìaVegetarian 🇮🇹 ItalyBoiled wheatberries sweetened and eaten for Saint Lucy’s Day in Sicily Sweet or dessert Cucumber sandwichVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 1 moreThin cucumber slices between buttered bread, a classic for British afternoon tea Sandwich or wrap, Tea time, Snacks Cucumber soupVegetarian 🇵🇱 Poland and 4 moreSoup made with fresh or pickled cucumber, served hot or cold Soup, Lunch, Dinner Cullen skinkFish or seafood 🇬🇧 United KingdomScottish soup of smoked haddock, potato and onion Soup, Lunch, Dinner Curanto 🇨🇱 ChileShellfish, meats and potatoes cooked over hot stones in an earth oven Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CurauVegetarian 🇧🇷 BrazilBrazilian sweet custard made from unripe corn, milk and sugar Sweet or dessert, Snacks Curd riceVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaSteamed rice mixed with yogurt and seasoned with spices Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Curry 🇮🇳 India and 5 moreA spiced dish with sauce, first from India, now made worldwide in many styles Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Curry GoatMeat 🇮🇳 India and 5 moreGoat meat simmered in spiced curry, enjoyed across Asia and the Caribbean Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Curry mee 🇲🇾 Malaysia and 2 moreMalaysian noodle soup with coconut milk and curry spices Noodle or pasta dish, Lunch, Dinner Curry puff 🇲🇾 Malaysia and 5 moreA pastry turnover with a thick curry filling, fried or baked Pie or savoury pastry, Snacks Currywurst 🇩🇪 GermanyGerman street food of sliced sausage topped with curry-spiced ketchup sauce Street food, Lunch, Dinner CurtidoVegan 🇸🇻 El Salvador and 1 moreLightly fermented cabbage relish served with Salvadoran and Belizean dishes Salad or side

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The weekly plate

Every Monday: seven dishes you may not know, what the world is cooking this week, and one way of eating.