Coo-coo, or cou-cou, is one half of "coo-coo and flying fish," the Bajan national dish. This cornmeal porridge is similar to Italy's polenta or Africa's fufu and ugali.
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Coo-Coo
Conch Fritters
(Caribbean deep-fried conch snacks)
The conch, pronounced "conk," is a large sea snail whose flavorful meat is a favorite of Caribbean Islanders. Conch is made into delicious soups, salads and these tasty fritters.
Cochinita Pibil
(Mexican citrus-marinated pork slow-roasted in banana leaves)
For an ethereal taste of Yucatecan cuisine, you must try cochinita pibil. This Mayan dish is traditionally made with suckling pig (cochinita) roasted in a pit (pibil).
Cocada Amarela
(Angolan coconut custard)
A rich, sweet custard with a deep yellow color and the pleasant texture of grated coconut, cocada amarela has its origins in Angola's Portuguese colonial past.
Coca-Cola Cake
(American cocoa-cola cake)
This fun cake originated in the Southern part of the United States. Bake one up when you find yourself stuck with some flat leftover soda. A favorite for birthday parties.
Club Sandwich
(American chicken and bacon sandwich)
It is speculated that the club sandwich was originally made at the Saratoga Club House in Saratoga Springs, New York, the same place that invented potato chips.
Classic Bread Stuffing
(American seasoned bread side dish)
Get the best recipe for traditional, classic bread stuffing for your family's Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, with directions for regional variations around the United States.
Clambake
(American, New England seafood and vegetable beach barbecue)
For a clambake on the beach, fresh seafood, potatoes and vegetables are steamed in a seaweed-lined firepit.
Clafoutis
(French cherry flan)
This sweet cherry flan originated in the Limousin region of France and is often served as a breakfast dish. Clafoutis is classically made with fresh cherries in early summer.
Cioppino
(American West Coast fish and seafood stew)
This tomatoey fish stew is perhaps the iconic San Francisco dish. Italian fishmongers in North Beach developed a flavorful broth studded with the best of the day's catch.