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Terms in German 1901-1910 of 2710

Pfeffernüsse

[German] plural Pfeffernüssen

"Pepper nut." Spicy, hard, round domed biscuits (US: cookies) flavoured with mixed spice, traditionally with cloves and cinnamon with a touch of black pepper, and made with ground nuts. They are usually sprinkled with iciing sugar (US: powdered sugar).. They are commonly baked in the Netherlands as part of the Sinterklaas celebtrations on 5th December. In Germany they are found at Christmas time. They are so hard when first baked that they need to be dunked, but they often up in time.

Pfeffersteak

[German]

Pepper steak. A steak coated with broken peppercorns.

Pfeifente

[German]

Widgeon. A type of wild duck.

Pfeilhecht

[German]

Barracuda

pferde

[German]

Horse. The advent of BSE in German herds has led to an increased consumption of horse meat.

Pferdeaktinie

[German] plural Pferdeaktinien

A variety of sea anemone called beadlet. They are usually brown to green, but can be red. The tentacles are removed and they are then turned inside out for cleaning. The walls of the body cavity are cut into pieces, dipped in batter and fried or used in soups.

Pferdeeppich

[German]

Alexanders or black lovage. A celery-flavoured plant. Stems can be prepared as a vegetable and served with butter and black pepper.

Pfifferling

[German] plural Pfifferlingen

Chanterelle mushroom, usually sautéed in butter with chopped onions.

Pfirsiche

[German]

Peach

Pflaum

[German] plural Pflaumen

Plum