Food World
Discover 1708 iconic traditional dishes from 145 countries — what they are, what's in them, and where to taste the real thing.
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Cabbage Loaf
Cabbage Loaf counts among the traditional food of the United Kingdom, a bread locals hold dear.
Cabbie Claw
Hailing from the United Kingdom, Cabbie Claw is a much-loved fish dish.
Cabécou
A small soft goat's-milk cheese from the Quercy region of southwestern France, with a tangy, almost lemony flavor.
Cabrito
Whole-roast kid goat from northern Mexico, pit-barbecued for hours and served with tortillas and salsa verde in Monterrey and Saltillo.
Cabrito da Beira
IGP suckling kid goat from the Beira Interior of central Portugal, slow-roasted in wood ovens with potatoes for Easter and Christmas.
Cabrito Das Terras Altas do Minho
IGP suckling kid goat from the mountains of Alto Minho in northern Portugal, roasted whole in wood ovens for village festivals.
Cacholeira Branca de Portalegre
Rooted in Portugal, Cacholeira Branca de Portalegre is a sausage enjoyed for generations.
Californian Clam Chowder
Hailing from the United States, Californian Clam Chowder is a much-loved seafood soup.
Caltaboș
Romanian blood sausage from Moldavia, made with pork offal, rice, and spices for the Christmas pig-slaughter feast.
Cassatelle
Cassatelle is one of the classic dishes in the sweet pastry tradition of Italy.
Chalona de Cordero
Chalona de cordero is Andean salt-and-smoke-cured lamb, dried at altitude and simmered with potatoes, mote and ají panca.
Champ
Buttery mashed potato studded with spring onion.
Chimay Red
Chimay Red is a beloved beer (brands), traditional to Belgium.
Chow Mein
Stir-fried wheat noodles, crisp-edged or soft and saucy.
Ciorbă de Burtă
Creamy sour tripe soup with garlic and cream.
Civraxiu
Civraxiu is one of the classic dishes in the bread tradition of Italy.
Colcannon
Creamy mashed potato folded with cabbage or kale.
Congee
Silky savoury rice porridge with endless toppings.
Corn Dog
Hot dog dipped in cornmeal batter and deep-fried on a stick.
Cornish Hevva Cake
From the United Kingdom, Cornish Hevva Cake is a well-known cake.
Crique Ardéchoise
Crique Ardéchoise is a traditional potato dish from France.
Cuccia
Cuccia is a Sicilian wheat porridge sweetened with ricotta and cinnamon, traditionally eaten on the feast of Santa Lucia, December 13.
Cuy Frito
Cuy Frito is Peru's classic spit-roasted or pan-fried guinea pig, marinated in cumin and huacatay and served whole with potatoes and ají.
Enfrijolada
Enfrijolada is one of the classic dishes in the breakfast tradition of Mexico.