Glossary P
Pan Gravy refers to a kind of sauce made by adding liquid, thickening and seasoning the natural juices (juices of poultry or meat) resulting from cooking meat. It is made in a pan in which the meat or poultry was cooked. Pan Gravy is usually added to mashed potatoes, as in Mashed Potatoes and Gravy dish.
Pasta Machine refers to a kitchen device that makes fresh pasta after ingredients are added to it. In manual machines, dough is prepared and put through a hand-rolled press to the desired thickness and shape. In an electric machine, all ingredients are added into a hopper, where it is mixed and extruded into a specific shape.
Pastry Bag refers to a a cone-shaped bag with a hole at the narrow end. Decorative toppings, purées, etc., are squeezed through this hole.
Food is placed into the large opening then squeezed out the small opening which may be fitted with a decorator tip. It has a variety of uses, including decorating cakes and cookies, forming pastries, or piping decorative edgings. Bags may be made of cloth, plastic, or other materials.
Peppered Beef refers to a term used to describe a beef that has been cured, smoked, coated, injected, etc., with pepper or similar spices and flavorings.