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October 26, 2020 Last Modified: January 19, 2021 By Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com Leave a Comment

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115 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!

Don’t forget to check out all of our foods that start with A-Z list challenge answers!

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115 Foods That Start With The Letter ‘C’
1. Cabbage
2. Cabrito
3. Cactus Pear
4. Caesar Salad
5. Cajon Pea
6. Cake
7. Calamari
8. Caldeirada
9. Calvados
10. Calzone
11. Canape
12. Candy
13. Cannoli
14. Canola Oil
15. Caper
16. Cantonese
17. Cappuccino
18. Capulin Cherry
19. Carac
20. Carambola
21. Caramel
22. Caraway Seeds
23. Cardamom
24. Carne Asada
25. Carne Guisada
26. Carnitas
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
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
82. Christmas Cookies
83. Chutney
84. Cinnamon Rolls
85. Cioppino
86. Clafoutis
87. Clams
88. Clam Chowder
89. Cloudberry
90. Coconut
91. Coconut Shrimp
92. Coffee
93. Coffee Cake
94. Collards
95. Comte
96. Cookies
97. Coriander
98. Corn
99. Cornbread
100. Corn Chowder
101. Corned Beef
102. Courgette
103. Couscous
104. Crab
105. Crab Dip
106. Cranberry
107. Crawfish
108. Crème Brulèe
109. Crepes
110. Croissants
111. Cruffins
112. Cucumber
113. Cupcake
114. Curry
115. Custard

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.

small square sideview of the crockpot cabbage served in a white bowl with extra bacon on top.

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.

Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing (no anchovies)

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.

small square image showing a close up view of the turkey carnitas garnished and served with fresh homemade pico de gallo served on white corn tortillas on a white plate with light wood grain background

The best use out there for leftover turkey meat, especially turkey legs, dark meat, or a combination of dark and white meat!

27. Carrot

28. Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

Easy and delicious Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting is perfect for serving with an Easter dinner or anytime of the year!

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.

small square angled overhead image of sopa de chicharos served in white bowl.

This easy to make Cuban split pea soup is as tasty as can be and is sure to be loved by the whole family!

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

These cheesy chicken enchiladas are an easy to make comfort food and family favorite dinner!

These cheesy chicken enchiladas are an easy to make comfort food and family favorite dinner!

62. Chicken Noodle Soup

63. Chicken Parmesan

small square photo showing an overhead view of the chicken parmesan served over a bed of thin spaghetti pasta with marinara sauce and two Panko and Parmesan crusted chicken breast cutlets with melted mozzarella on the center of each cut garnished with a few fresh leaves of baby Genovese basil

This classic Chicken Parmesan is quick and easy, plus incredibly crispy and tasty!

64. Chicken Pasta

65. Chicken Pot Pie

Mini Chicken Pot Pies From Scratch

Easy chicken pot pies are a classic recipe that is loved by everyone!

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!

Traditional British Christmas Cake is a beloved Christmas baking treat in England

Traditional British Christmas Cake is a beloved Christmas season baking treat in England!

82. Christmas Cookies

83. Chutney

84. Cinnamon Rolls

85. Cioppino

86. Clafoutis

small square overhead image of the baked bing cherry clafoutis in the white oval baking dish with cherries scattered around on a light grey background

Easy, rich, and amazing cherry clafoutis are the perfect summertime dessert to highlight your plump cherries!

87. Clams

88. Clam Chowder

89. Cloudberry

90. Coconut

91. Coconut Shrimp

92. Coffee

93. Coffee Cake

94. Collards

95. Comte

96. Cookies

97. Coriander

98. Corn

99. Cornbread

100. Corn Chowder

101. Corned Beef

102. Courgette

103. Couscous

104. Crab

105. Crab Dip

106. Cranberry

107. Crawfish

108. Crème Brulèe

109. Crepes

Raspberry Cream Buttermilk Crepes

If heavenly could be dished up on a plate for breakfast, this would be what it looks and taste like…so melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

110. Croissants

111. Cruffins

112. Cucumber

113. Cupcake

114. Curry

115. 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!

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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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