Cajeta
Cajeta (a caramel-like thick, dark syrup or paste) is Mexico's answer to Argentina's dulce de leche. Cajeta is traditionally made with goat's milk, while dulce de leche uses…
Cajun Capital of Texas (Port Arthur nickname)
Port Arthur is close to Louisiana and has been called the "Cajun Capital of Texas." 30 August 1969, Dallas (TX) Morning News, "About Cajun Cooking In Port Arthur Town" by Frank…
Cajun Egg Rolls (Cajun Eggrolls)
"Cajun egg rolls" (or "Cajun eggrolls") are a little different from Chinese-American egg rolls or Southwestern eggrolls. The ingredients vary, but the egg roll can include…
Cajun Fries
"Cajun fries" are french fried potatoes with Cajun seasoning. "Cajun fries" are cited in print from at least 1969, but became nationally known in the 1980s, when Cajun food…
Cajun Ketchup (Tabasco sauce nickname)
Tabasco sauce (a hot sauce made from tabasco peppers, vinegar and salt) has been produced by the McIlhenny family since 1868. The sauce is produced at Avery Island, Louisiana. The Tabasco nickname…
Cajun Microwave (La Caja China; Roasting Box)
A "Cajun microwave" is not an electric microwave oven at all. It's a "roasting box" where the food is cooked underneath the heat source (usually coals). There were…
Cala (rice fritter)
Calas (seldom written in the singular "cala") are rice fritters that were popular in Creole New Orleans in the 19th century and early 20th century. These rice fritters or rice doughnuts…
Calf Fries
Calf fries are calf testicles, deep-fried. There are many other names for "calf testicles," including "(Rocky) mountain oysters" or "prairie oysters." "Calf…
Calf Slobber (Calf Slobbers)
Calf slobber (also "calf slobbers") is that white stuff found in a calf's mouth. It became the nickname for meringue that tops pies or egg custards. A foamy head of beer is also…
California of Texas (Clyde nickname)
The city of Clyde (Callahan County) promoted itself as the "California of Texas" in 1926-1927; the city nickname even appeared on a water tower. Clyde -- like California -- grows many…
Campechana (seafood cocktail)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Goode Company Seafood (Houston, TX)Campechana De Mariscos (Mexican Seafood Cocktails)Shrimp...10.95Crab...10.95Campechana Extra Shrimp & Crab)...11.95 19 August 1963,…
Campechanas
"Campechanas" are pastries found at many Mexican bakeries and some Texas supermarkets as well. The name "campechana" has been translated (below) as "hammock" and…
Campechanos
"Campechanos" come from the state of Campeche, Mexico. There are Campechanos that are eggs and there are Campechanos that are tostados. More commonly, Campechanos is a grilled skirt steak…
Cantina (Cantinera)
A "cantina" is a bar or saloon. Tex-Mex restaurants often use the name "cantina." The "cantina" (for "saloon") had been popular in Mexico and in Texas by the…
Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
Capirotada is a Mexican bread pudding that is traditionally made of leftovers during Lent. The surprising ingredient in this bread pudding is cheese, and capirotada also often contains raisins,…
Capital of the Border (El Paso slogan)
The city of El Paso is on the border with Mexico, just across from Ciudad Juárez. In May 2008, the El Paso Convention and Visitors Bureau began a campaign to label El Paso as the "Capital of…
Cappuccello (iced coffee drink with lemon juice)
"Cappuccello" is the invention of the "Tipsy Texan," Austin's David Alan. The drink premiered at the Sunset Valley Farmer's Market coffee stand in the summer of 2008.…
Carne Asada (Carne Asado)
Carne asada (or, less frequently written, carne asado) is roasted meat, usually served with peppers and onions. The Mexican dish gained popularity on California and Texas restaurant menus in the…
Carne Guisada
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: List of Mexican cuisine dishesCarne guisada, stewed beef in spiced gravy 3 February 1921, Imparcial de Texas (San Antonio, TX), pg. 11:CARNE GUISADA EN SALSA DE…
Carrolltonian (inhabitant of Carrollton)
"Carrolltonian” is the name of an inhabitant of Carrollton, Texas. The name “Carrolltonian” has been cited in print since at least 1927. Wikipedia: Carrollton, TexasCarrollton is a city…