This fruit and nut confection has been made in the Tuscan city of Siena since the Middle Ages. This recipe for panforte Margherita, the most popular version, makes a tasty homemade Christmas treat.
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Paneer
(Indian, Pakistani fresh cheese)
Paneer is a fresh, unsalted cheese that is a primary source of protein for many India's millions of vegetarians. It is most often cut into cubes and fried or stirred into curries.
Pancit Bihon
(Filipino stir-fried rice noodles with meat and vegetables)
Pancit, or pansit, is a quick-cooked noodle dish that is one of the quintessential meals of Filipino cuisine. The most common variety is pancit bihon, with rice vermicelli and a mix of meat and vegetables.
Pancakes
(American skillet cakes)
Also known as flapjacks, hotcakes or griddlecakes, pancakes are a traditional breakfast food in the United States.
Pan de Muerto
(Mexican anise-scented bread for the Day of the Dead)
Pan de muerto is a sweet bread served during Mexico's Días de los Muertos celebrations. The bread is offered up at altars to loved ones who have passed away.
Asopao de Gandules
(Puerto Rican rice and pigeon pea stew)
Asopao is a Puerto Rican word for a stew thickened with rice, and asopaos of many kinds are very popular in Puerto Rican cuisine. Asopao de gandules is a nice vegetarian option.
Ash-e Jow
(Persian barley bean soup)
This thick soup, or ash, is chock full of nutrients and fiber. A mix of beans, lentils, barley and vegetables, ash-e jow is slow-simmered to make a rich, nourishing, rib-sticking dish.
Arroz con Pollo
(Latin chicken with rice)
Arroz con pollo, or "rice with chicken," originated in the Andalusia region of Spain. It shares similarities West African jollof rice, and may in fact have origins there.
Arroz con Pato
(Peruvian duck with rice)
Arroz con pato is the tasty Peruvian version of the chicken and rice dish arroz con pollo that is found in many Latin cuisines. In Peru, duck is preferred.
Pan de Jamón
(Venezuelan ham, raisin and olive bread)
Pan de jamón is a traditional Venezuelan Christmas bread, but you can enjoy it any time of the year. A sweet, soft dough is rolled up around savory ham, sweet raisins and pimento-stuffed olives.