Glossary P

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

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

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Pasterma refers to Armenian beef jerky or dried spiced beef.

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

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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

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Peperoncino refers to the red chili pepper that is also known to the people of Abruzzo as diavolino, or little devil.

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