Category: P

A variety of oolong tea imbued with a fragrance of gardenia and jasmine, the premium specimens of which originate from Formosa.  

An attributive descriptor denoting an array of culinary arrangements, encompassing victuals stewed within a profound receptacle, in which case the terminology is employed interchangeably with “jugged”; or those dispensed or presented in a diminutive vessel or crock, such as a ramekin or terracotta dish, customarily featuring minced flesh or a curdled dairy delicacy.  

A pot pie is a savory pie that typically contains meat or poultry, along with vegetables and potatoes. The pie is baked in an uncovered casserole dish and is topped with a single or double crust made of pastry or biscuit dough.  

The term “potluck” is now commonly used to refer to an informal gathering where each person brings a dish of food to share. This concept of “taking things food-wise as you find them” may have originated from a previous usage of the term, as described in Alexis Soyer’s Cookery Book published in England in 1854.…

The liquid that remains in a pot after greens have been cooked with pork is commonly known as “pot liquor”.  

The phrase “pot-au-feu” literally translates to “pot on the fire” or “stock pot”. However, it commonly refers to a savory stew that typically contains beef, vegetables, and a blend of seasonings simmered together in broth.  

Potato flour, a type of flour derived from potatoes, is often used as a substitute for wheat flour in bread-making, with a recommended ratio of one part potato flour to three parts wheat flour. It is a splendid ingredient for thickening sauces and gravies.  

A salad comprising of potatoes, apples, string beans, and hard-boiled eggs, all bound together with a dressing of mayonnaise, is widely known as a potato salad.  

A delicately textured cheese that exudes a rather pungent scent, and boasts a creamy, yellow interior with a palatable russet-brown exterior, is commonly referred to as Port Salut. This cheese variety is prepared by Trappist monks and can be found in both French and American markets. Though some commercial brands also manufacture this cheese, it…

In ancient times, a diminutive vessel with a brief handle was employed to consume porridge.