Glossary P

Pizzaiolo is an Italian sauce for meat that has garlic, herbs and tomato sauce; a fresh tomato sauce from Naples generally used in making pizza.

Plaice refers to a flat white, mild flavored fish found in the Atlantic and North Sea. It is popular in Ireland and UK.

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Plank refers to a method of cooking meat or fish on a seasoned board.

Planter's punch refers to a cocktail of gold rum, bourbon, cognac, lemon juice, club soda and bitters.

Pupus are Hawaiian term for "Appetizers" and to save money when going to restaurants for Pupus, do it during Hawaiian happy hour called "Pau Hana". Pupus refer to hot or cold appetizers, which can include a wide range of items such as macadamia nuts, won tons, chunks of fresh pineapple or coconut and barbecued meats, etc. Pupus is pronounced "poo-poos".

Platano a la Tentacion refers to ripe plantains that are baked with wine or rum, brown sugar and cinnamon. It is a favored dish in Cuba.