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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.  

A small food or game fish, typically weighing from three-quarters of a pound to two pounds, commonly found along the Atlantic coast and sometimes in the Gulf of Mexico. It is also known as scup. A petite yet significant marine species found along the coastal regions of North America, varying in size from ½ to…

The term “sallet” was used in medieval England to refer to a dish of mixed greens, often including lettuce, herbs, and other vegetables, dressed with vinegar and oil. It was a precursor to modern salads.