capicollo - A seasoned ham-like cured meat made from pork neck. Coppa is Italian for the unseasoned cured meat, and collo means neck. It's usually thinly sliced for antipasto. http://www.everylastrecipe.com/cglossarydisplay-id-118.asp
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capsicum - A large fleshy pepper with a sweet/mild flavor. Can be orange, red, yellow, green or black. Also known as Bell Pepper. http://www.everylastrecipe.com/cglossarydisplay-id-119.asp
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caramelization - All meat and vegetables contain some sugar (in the form of carbohydrates). Under intense dry heat, as in roasting or sauteing, these sugars break down. The result is the brown color and rich flavor called caramelization. http://www.everylastrecipe.com/cglossarydisplay-id-120.asp
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carbohydrate - A large group of sugars, starches, celluloses, and gums that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in similar proportions. http://www.everylastrecipe.com/cglossarydisplay-id-121.asp
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cardamom - A member of the ginger family, cardamom has a pungent aroma and spicy-sweet flavor. For the best flavor, purchase cardamom in the pod. Then grind the seeds (found inside the pod) as needed using a mortar and pestle. http://www.everylastrecipe.com/cglossarydisplay-id-122.asp
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cashew - The kidney-shaped cashew nut grows out from the bottom of the cashew apple, a pear-shaped fruit native to the Amazon. It is encased in an oily shell that is toxic and can cause an itchy rash if not first exposed to heat. They have a rich, buttery... http://www.everylastrecipe.com/cglossarydisplay-id-123.asp
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caviar - Sturgeon eggs which have been preserved in salt. Caviar comes in many grades and types and must be transported and held fresh at temperatures between 25F and 30F. (See Roe) http://www.everylastrecipe.com/cglossarydisplay-id-124.asp
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celeriac - The root of a type of celery with a firm texture and a clean, sweet flavor of celery. http://www.everylastrecipe.com/cglossarydisplay-id-125.asp
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cepes - A wild mushroom of the boletus family known for their full flavor and meaty texture. http://www.everylastrecipe.com/cglossarydisplay-id-126.asp
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chai - The Indian name for tea, often served with milk and sugar. Try substituting soy milk for milk. http://www.everylastrecipe.com/cglossarydisplay-id-127.asp
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