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Paklava refers to a very sweet Armenian dessert made of layers of flaky pastry filled with a mixture of ground nuts and sugar.

Piroshki refers to a small Russian meat pies, like empanadas which can be eaten for lunch or snacks.

Pasterma refers to Armenian beef jerky or dried spiced beef.

Plaki refers to Armenian term meaning cooked with olive oil and assorted vegetables.

Pot-au-feu refers to French dish of boiled beef, vegetables and beef broth, although there are many variations.

Parrozzo is referring to a famous local dessert of Abruzzo. It is a soft cake made with flour, butter, eggs, sugar, and almonds, covered with chocolate. It was a favorite of the poet