Foods That Start With C

118 Foods That Start With The Letter ‘C’

An amazing grouping of fun foods to try or culinary foods beginning with the letter C! Whether you're working on answering a list challenge or cooking through the alphabet, you've got a great selection of words to choose from!

This list is composed of classic recipes, comfort foods, fruits, vegetables, desserts, appetizers, spices, and more from around the world! This tasty collection is a great way to explore new foods and recipes as well as planning for fun events and holidays!

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1. Cabbage

Cabbage is a densely-leaved leafy green plant that is grown in red cabbage or white ( also called Dutch ) cabbage varieties. It is closely related to broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, and savoy cabbage.

Cabbage originated in Europe and flourished in European cuisine before first being planted in Canada around 1541 or 1542 by Jacques Cartier during his third voyage to the Americas.

2. Cabrito

Cabrito is the name for roast goat in both Spanish and Portuguese languages. Typically when cabrito is served in Latin dishes, they are referring to a roast of young goat meat.

3. Cactus Pear

4. Caesar Salad

A popular salad traditionally served tableside in restaurants.  A caesar salad typically has romaine lettuce and croutons. With a dressing made of lemon juice, olive oil, egg, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, garlic, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.

5. Cajon Pea

A type of pea also called a pigeon pea.

6. Cake

7. Calamari

Squid, typically served fried.  The word calamari derives from the Italian word "Calamaro" which came from the Latin word "calamarium" which means inkpot.

8. Caldeirada

A Portuguese fish stew.

9. Calvados

A type of brandy made from apples.

10. Calzone

An Italian oven-baked folded pizza typically filled with ricotta, mozzarella, salami, and ham.

11. Canape

A small hors d'oeuvre usually consisting of a cracker or bread topped with a savory butter or spread.

12. Candy

13. Cannoli

A popular Italian pastry.  Typically a fried dough in a tube shape filled with a sweet cream filling.

14. Canola Oil

15. Caper

Immature flower bud from the caper bush.  Typically pickled and used in recipes like tartar sauce.

16. Cantonese

The cuisine of the Guangdong province of China. 

17. Cappuccino

18. Capulin Cherry

A type of cherry native to Central America.

19. Carac

Swiss dessert pastry like a tart.

20. Carambola

Also known as star fruit.

21. Caramel

22. Caraway Seeds

23. Cardamom

24. Carne Asada

Carne Asada is typically a skirt steak that is marinated in lime juice and other seasonings.

25. Carne Guisada

A type of tacos with lean meat simmered in tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, and seasonings.

26. Carnitas

Carnitas are a Mexican cuisine dish using braised or simmered meat that is served in tortillas.

27. Carrot

28. Carrot Cake

29. Carp

30. Cashew

31. Cassava

32. Casserole

33. Cassiri

34. Cassoulet

35. Catfish

36. Cauliflower

37. Cayenne Pepper

38. Celery

39. Celtuce

40. Cereal

41. Ceviche

42. Challah

43. Chamomile

44. Chapati

45. Chaya

46. Cheddar

47. Cheese

48. Cheeseburger

49. Cheesecake

50. Cherimoya

51. Cherry

52. Cherry Pie

53. Chícharos

Chicharos are Cuban split peas and the name usually refers to a traditional green split pea stew.

54. Chicken

55. Chicken and Dumplings

56. Chicken And Rice

57. Chicken Breast

58. Chicken Casserole

59. Chicken Chili

60. Chicken Curry

61. Chicken Enchiladas

62. Chicken Noodle Soup

63. Chicken Parmesan

64. Chicken Pasta

65. Chicken Pot Pie

66. Chicken Salad

67. Chicken Stir Fry

68. Chicken Thighs

69. Chicken Tortilla Soup

70. Chicken Wings

71. Chicken Wrap

72. Chickpea

73. Chico Fruit

74. Chile Relleno

75. Chili

76. Chimichanga

77. Chinese

78. Chives

79. Chocolate

80. Chorizo

81. Christmas Cake

Christmas Cake is a British traditional cake that is the origin of our American fruit cake!

82. Christmas Cookies

83. Chutney

84. Cinnamon Rolls

85. Cioppino

86. Clafoutis

87. Clams

88. Clam Chowder

89. Cloudberry

90. Cobbler

91. Coconut

92. Coconut Shrimp

93. Coffee

94. Coffee Cake

95. Collards

96. Comte

97. Cookies

98. Coriander

99. Corn

100. Cornbread

101. Corn Chowder

102. Corned Beef

103. Courgette

104. Couscous

105. Crab

106. Crab Dip

107. Cranberry

108. Crawfish

109. Crème Brulèe

110. Crepes

111. Crisps

112. Croissants

113. Crumbles

114. Cruffins

115. Cucumber

116. Cupcake

117. Curry

118. Custard

Is there anything that I am missing from this list of classic recipes, international foods, fruits, vegetables, greens, desserts, and more starting with the letter C? Leave a comment and let me know below!