Recipes Starting with C – The BIG Directory

Cabbage Pancakes

These cabbage pancakes are reminiscent of latkes with a more interesting flavor. They're crispy on the outside and soft and savory on the inside, with a Sriracha-mayo that brings it all together. Great way to use up leftover cabbage for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish.

Cacao Nib Pesto

Adding cacao nibs to traditional basil pesto gives your menu a smoky dimension. Use this pesto on pasta or spread it on toasted crusty bread topped with grated Italian cheese for a unique and healthy appetizer. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Caesar Salad Dressing

Quick and easy Caesar dressing. My guests always ask if I will be serving Caesar salad at my dinner parties.

Copycat Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Cilantro

This copycat Chipotle cauliflower bowl comes together fast on busy weeknights! Toppings can be modified for taste preferences, and it's tasty wrapped up in a tortilla!

Cherry Almond Biscotti

Usually served with dessert wine, this cherry almond biscotti is perfect with espresso or cappuccino.

Cilantro Tomato Corn Salad

Very quick and tasty sidedish that can be altered to taste, almost every ingredient except the corn is optional. Very pretty side dish also. I've made this for many different people and haven't had one complaint yet. It's especially good if you just don't have the time to cook but don't want junk food.

Cornish Hens the Easy Way

This Cornish hen recipe is simple and adds a little zest to your Cornish hens.

Chipotle Lime Cod Fish Tacos

These cod fish tacos are perfect for warm evenings or sunny afternoon family gatherings. If age appropriate, serve with the same cerveza you used in your batter and both the tacos and beer will go down easily.

Chopped Brussels Sprout Salad

Don't be scared of raw Brussels sprouts - they are delicious!

Cajun Chicken Lasagna

This lasagna has just the right amount of zing to it. The key to this is the andouille sausage, probably not good for anyone counting calories either! The meat mixture would be good served over fettuccine noodles, if you would like to save time

Cajun Pastalaya

My own Cajun pastalaya recipe I put together after trying 3 or 4 different local Southern Louisiana recipes. The prep/cook times may be off, as I have never timed myself. Hope y'all enjoy! Serve with crusty bread.

Chocolate Clouds

A light and airy pastry puff, filled with a chocolate mousse and dusted with powdered sugar. Hmmm-hmm good!

Cabbage Patch Halibut

Don't worry; this recipe has nothing to do with those creepy dolls. This is one of easiest and most delicious ways you can cook fish. The leaf not only keeps the halibut moist, but also holds all your assorted garnishes and seasonings tight against the meat, which creates an even more intensely flavored result. The lovely aroma of cabbage will mask those fishy smells that usually linger in the kitchen. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

Cachapas from Venezuela

Cachapas are traditional to Venezuela. They are a corn pancake that are so delicious and very easy to make. Traditionally they are topped with cheese or meat. Add a little butter on top and queso blanco or any cheese you like. They are loved by all ages.

Caesar Salad Omelet

Like Caesar dressing, an omelet has eggs. Why can't it have the rest of the ingredients of a Caesar salad too? This one does. It's my own creation, and it works!

Cornbread Cowboy Casserole

This cornbread cowboy casserole is very easy and absolutely delicious. Everyone I've made it for loves it! You can top it with chili as well. It also tastes great the next day.

Cherry Dump Cake

This cherry dump cake is amazingly easy and amazingly good, too good! This is my mother-in-law's recipe that was just recently shared. It would be a shame not to share it. Best served warm and with vanilla ice cream!

Chicken Dorito Casserole

This recipe is a creation by my great aunt. It sounds crazy, but is definitely delicious! Great by itself.

Chef John's Ricotta Meatballs

These ricotta-spiked meatballs are so tender, so flavorful, and so delicious. There are hardly any ingredients. Throw them over some spaghetti for a hearty meal.

Chef John's Juicy Lucy

This hamburger isn't just any old cheeseburger. Depending on whom you talk to, this cheese-stuffed burger is either called a "Juicy Lucy," or a "Jucy Lucy." That's because two restaurants in Minneapolis claim to have invented it, and they spell it differently. Make sure you thoroughly and thoughtfully press the edges of the two patties together to seal in the cheese stuffing, which keeps the meat juicier. Spread your favorite burger sauce over the bun.

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

This butter chicken recipe, or chicken makhani, is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It features a full-flavored sauce that complements the chicken well. It can be made as mild or spicy as you wish by adjusting the cayenne. Serve with basmati rice and naan bread.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun chicken pasta is easy and delicious. Cajun cooking combines French, Southern, and other influences. It's robust, country-style cookery, just like this dish. Laissez les bons temps roulez and bon appétit!

Cajun Ponchartrain Sauce

My take on the Ponchartrain sauce served at a popular seafood restaurant chain in my town. Although I prefer snapper, it may be ladled over any grilled, blackened, steamed, or pan fried fish. Very elegant and easy! Great idea for a romantic candlelight dinner for two.

Chef John's Teriyaki Burgers

Instead of using a sauce on the outside, I'm putting key teriyaki flavorings into the ground meat for these teriyaki burgers. Ideally these burgers should be cooked on a medium-hot charcoal grill, weather permitting.

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