Category: fast food
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Delicate paper-thin dough wraps around savory soup and flavorful filling, known as soup buns or soup dumplings or Xiao Long Bao. Originating from China, these little wonders are, by many, considered a culinary marvel indeed-a burst of soup with every bite. Making soup buns at home may seem intimidating, but in little practice and the…
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Pasta is a favorite everywhere; its versatility with the comforting flavors it brings are undeniable. Traditionally, creamy and saucy pasta recipes are usually preferred, but a crunchy pasta is guaranteed to take this classic dish to levels of culinary wonder. A crunchy pasta recipe is actually a combination of textures and flavors that would leave…
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Pan de bono is the Colombian cheese bread, savory in flavor and chewy in texture. It’s offered as a breakfast item, snack, or sometimes even dessert in most of Colombia. The delight has its huge fans in Colombian bakeries and cafes where it’s usually consumed with a warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Pan…
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Pastel de Belém is simply the Portuguese custard tart, and it is one of Portugal’s most prized pastries. The delight was known to have originated from the Belém district of Lisbon, giving it its reputation as a creamy custard, flaky pastry with a dusting of cinnamon, which is delightfully savored by many people around the…
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Phanaeng Curry, or Panang Curry, is actually a rich and fragrant dish of Thai origin that has captured the hearts- and taste buds-of gourmands around the world. Since it differs from so many curries in its consistency, being a thicker paste-like one, this dish wraps the meat or vegetables in a rich, flavorful sauce. This…
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These Guotie have also been called Chinese potstickers. They are crispy, pan-fried dumplings ubiquitous in Northern China. Each delicious little dumpling is filled with juicy pork mixed with ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, all wrapped within a delicate dough that crisps perfectly in the pan. Making guotie from scratch can be dauntingly complex, but the…
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Picanha is one of the most celebrated beef cuts in Brazil. Hailed for its thick layer of fat, which keeps the meat juicy and flavorful during the grilling process, picanha is a star on any churrasco (Brazilian barbecue). Traditionally seasoned with only salt, this cut allows the quality of the beef to shine. Here’s a…
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Pizza Napoletana, or Neapolitan pizza, is more than a dish: it symbolizes culture and celebration, originating in Naples, Italy. It’s the stylish thin, soft crust, and simple toppings that made this pizza famous all around the world for the authenticity of flavor and rustic presentation. Neapolitan pizza at home makes it a little preparation, but…
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Poulet Chasseur, or “hunter’s chicken,” is a great dish from France made with young chicken in a full-bodied sauce of mushrooms, tomatoes, and white wine finished sometimes with fresh herbs. This rustic dish forms the underpinning of country cooking in France-a blend of simple but rich-tasting ingredients towards creating this magnificent dining experience. The name…
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Pain de mie, sometimes called “sandwich bread,” is one of the most popular French breads around, with its tender close-knit crumb and soft crust. For sandwiches, French toast, and other favorites, it has a look very much different from that of baguette or other rustic bread. Its name, meaning “bread of crumb,” tells one about…