Glossary P

Piskoty refers to sponge biscuits from the Czech Republic. They are soft like a Biscuit and slightly sweet. Kids love them and they are popping up in more and more Czech and Slovak recipes.

Piskoty are extremely sweet and have the consistency of a biscuit. There is a large variety of these sweets available in Czech Republic.

Pismo Clam is a hard -shell clam found in the Pacific Ocean that is a top-shelf mollusk. Pismo has tender, sweet flesh.

Pissaladiere refers to a savory Provencal tart topped with tomatoes, onions, olives and/or anchovies.

Pissenlit refers to the French term for "dandelion leaves". The name sounds like what it translates to: "piss in bed". It is because Pissenlit green has diuretic properties.

Pistachio Nut refers to a pale green nut with a delicate, sweet flavor, often dyed red or blanched white.

Pisto refers to a vegetable dish from Spain that can include mushrooms, eggplant, chopped tomatoes and green peppers. Pisto can be cooked in several variations.

Pistokkedos di oliena refers to fine Savoy biscuits served as a dessert in Nuoro, one of the 7 Regions of Sardinia

Pistokku refers to a bread particularly common in Ogliastra.

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Pistou refers to a sauce similar to Pesto. This French accompaniment is made from basil, garlic, cheese and olive oil.

Pisupo refers to canned corned beef which is one of the staple foods of Samoa aside from Taro, breadfruit, bananas, seafoods and many others.

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