Cruffin (croissant + muffin)
Mr Holmes Bakehouse, of San Francisco, California, opened in November 2014 and popularized the "cruffin" (croissant + muffin). National news stories about the "cruffin" were…
Crumbs Along the Mohawk (ice cream flavor)
Stewart's Shops (located primarily around Albany, NY) introduced a "Crumbs Along the Mohawk" flavor in 2000. The name "Crumbs Along the Mohawk" is a nod to the Mohawk River…
Crun (croissant + cinnamon bun)
"Crun" (croissant + cinnamon bun) is a bakery creation and portmanteau word, similar to "cronut" (croissant + donut). The website of 101.5 WPDH (Poughkeepsie, NY) announced on…
Crunkcake (crunk/drunk + cupcake)
A "crunkcake" (crunk/drunk + cupcake) is an alcoholic cupcake. "Crunkcake" has been cited in print since at least September 2008, but received popularity when Sabath and Faith…
Cube Steak
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Cube steakCube steak is a cut of beef, usually top round or top sirloin, tenderized by fierce pounding with a meat mallet, or use of an electric tenderizer.…
Cuchifrito
"Cuchifrito" are small, fried parts of a pig. Stores with "cuchifritos" signs have dotted the Puerto Rican areas of New York City for the past fifty years. Amazingly, the word…
Culinary Alley
"Culinary Alley" is a a name proposed by Honi Klein, executive director of the Village Alliance business improvement district, for West Eighth Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. The…
Culinology (culinary + technology)
"Culinology" (culinary arts + food technology) is a word coined by Winston Riley, the first president and founder of the Research Chefs Association. "Culinology" is a registered…
Cuomo Chips (chips that allow bars to stay open under NY Gov. Cuomo)
The 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak resulted in the closing of many bars. New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo ruled in July 2020 that bars could open up for outdoor dining, but the bars had to also…
Cup Cake (Cupcake)
The origin of the "cup cake" (or "cupcake") is unknown, but the food name appears in American cookbooks, beginning in 1828. It is possible that the cupcake originated in the…
Cuptail (cupcake + cocktail)
A "cuptail" (cupcake + cocktail) is an alcoholic cupcake. Some variations include a Margarita cuptail, a Mojito cuptail and a Kalhua-infused chocolate cuptail. The term…
Curate’s Assistant (muffin/cake stand)
"Curate's assistant" is the curious name for a muffin stand (also used for small cakes and sandwiches). The stand is usually two or three shelves and is made of wicker or wood.…
Curly Fries (Curly French Fries; Suzy-Q Potatoes)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: French friesFrench fries (American English, sometimes capitalized), fries, or French-fried potatoes are thin strips of deep-fried potato. Americans often refer…
Cutlery, Pokelery, Scooplery (knives, forks, spoons)
The knife, fork and spoon constitute "cutlery," but many people believe that only the knife qualifies at cutlery because it "cuts." Forks have sometimes been called…
Cutlery, Stablery, Scooplery (knives, forks, spoons)
The knife, fork and spoon constitute "cutlery," but many people believe that only the knife qualifies at cutlery because it "cuts." Forks have sometimes been called…
Dachshund Sausage
It is sometimes said (incorrectly) that before the food was called a "hot dog," it was called a "dachshund sausage." It's said (incorrectly) that the term "dachshund…
Dagwood Sandwich
Entry in progress -- B.P. The long list of the names of sandwiches served on long rolls includes blimpie, bomber, Cuban (medianoche), garibaldi, gondola, grinder, hero, hoagie, Italian, jawbreaker,…
Dairy Penthouse (butter section of refrigerator)
Butter usually has its own place on a refrigerator door, and some have called this butter's "penthouse." This has been shown on several images. "I call this part of the fridge…
Dan Dan Mian (Dan Dan Noodles)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Dandan noodlesDandan noodles or dandanmian (simplified Chinese: 担担面; traditional Chinese: 擔擔麵) is a noodle dish originating from Chinese Sichuan…
Dango (Japanese sweet dumpling on a stick)
"Dango" is a Japanese sweet dumpling made from mochiko (rice flour), and usually served in a group of at least three on a skewer or stick. "DANGO, n. A dumpling" was printed in…