This list includes 87 Recipes that start with P, from “Pad Thai” to “Pão de Queijo”. It highlights global main dishes, snacks, and baked items useful for home cooks and content creators.
Recipes that start with P are a wide group of dishes whose first word begins with the letter P. Many of these recipes, like “Pad Thai” and “Pão de Queijo”, reflect distinct regional traditions from Thailand and Brazil.
Below you’ll find the table with cuisine, difficulty, and preparation time (minutes).
Cuisine: Shows the dish’s regional or national origin, so you can find recipes from a specific culinary tradition quickly.
Difficulty: Indicates whether the recipe is Easy, Medium, or Hard, helping you choose dishes that match your skill level.
Preparation time (minutes): Lists estimated active minutes needed to prepare the dish, so you can plan meals around available cooking time.
Recipes that start with P
| Name | Cuisine | Difficulty | Prep time (minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai | Thai | Medium | 30 |
| Paella | Spanish | Hard | 90 |
| Pancakes | American/Global | Easy | 20 |
| Pancit | Filipino | Medium | 45 |
| Panna Cotta | Italian | Easy | 20 |
| Panang Curry | Thai | Medium | 35 |
| Panettone | Italian | Hard | 480 |
| Panini | Italian | Easy | 15 |
| Panzanella | Italian | Easy | 25 |
| Pão de Queijo | Brazilian | Easy | 40 |
| Pappardelle al Ragù | Italian | Medium | 180 |
| Paprikash | Hungarian | Medium | 75 |
| Parfait | French | Easy | 15 |
| Paris-Brest | French | Hard | 90 |
| Parker House Rolls | American | Medium | 180 |
| Parmigiana | Italian | Medium | 60 |
| Pasta e Fagioli | Italian | Easy | 50 |
| Pasta Primavera | Italian-American | Easy | 30 |
| Pasta Salad | American/Global | Easy | 25 |
| Pastel de Nata | Portuguese | Hard | 75 |
| Pastitsio | Greek | Medium | 90 |
| Pastrami on Rye | American (New York) | Easy | 10 |
| Pâté | French | Medium | 45 |
| Patatas Bravas | Spanish | Easy | 35 |
| Patbingsu | Korean | Easy | 15 |
| Pavlova | Australian/New Zealander | Medium | 120 |
| Peach Cobbler | American Southern | Easy | 60 |
| Peanut Butter Cookies | American | Easy | 25 |
| Pecan Pie | American Southern | Medium | 70 |
| Peking Duck | Chinese | Hard | 2,880 |
| Pelmeni | Russian/Eastern European | Medium | 90 |
| Penne alla Vodka | Italian-American | Easy | 30 |
| Pepper Steak | Chinese-American | Medium | 30 |
| Pepperoni Pizza | Italian-American | Medium | 45 |
| Pesto | Italian | Easy | 15 |
| Phaal Curry | British-Indian | Hard | 45 |
| Philly Cheesesteak | American | Medium | 25 |
| Pho | Vietnamese | Hard | 360 |
| Picadillo | Latin American/Spanish | Easy | 40 |
| Piccata | Italian | Easy | 20 |
| Pico de Gallo | Mexican | Easy | 15 |
| Pide | Turkish | Medium | 120 |
| Pierogi | Polish/Eastern European | Medium | 90 |
| Pigs in a Blanket | British/American | Easy | 25 |
| Pilaf | Middle Eastern/Central Asian | Easy | 40 |
| Pimento Cheese | American Southern | Easy | 10 |
| Piña Colada | Puerto Rican | Easy | 5 |
| Pineapple Upside-Down Cake | American | Easy | 60 |
| Piri-Piri Chicken | Portuguese/African | Medium | 120 |
| Pissaladière | French | Medium | 75 |
| Pistou | French | Easy | 20 |
| Pizza | Italian | Medium | 120 |
| Ploughman’s Lunch | British | Easy | 15 |
| Po’ Boy | American (New Orleans) | Medium | 30 |
| Poached Pears | French | Easy | 40 |
| Polenta | Italian | Easy | 45 |
| Popovers | American/British | Medium | 45 |
| Porchetta | Italian | Hard | 300 |
| Pork and Beans | American | Easy | 20 |
| Pork Buns | Chinese | Medium | 120 |
| Pork Fried Rice | Chinese-American | Easy | 25 |
| Pork Katsu | Japanese | Medium | 30 |
| Pot Roast | American | Medium | 240 |
| Potage | French | Easy | 45 |
| Potato Leek Soup | French | Easy | 50 |
| Potato Salad | German/American | Easy | 40 |
| Potato Skins | American | Easy | 60 |
| Potstickers | Chinese | Medium | 45 |
| Poutine | Canadian (Québécois) | Easy | 25 |
| Pound Cake | European | Medium | 80 |
| Pozole | Mexican | Medium | 180 |
| Prawn Cocktail | British | Easy | 15 |
| Pralines | French/American | Medium | 30 |
| Pretzels | German | Medium | 120 |
| Profiteroles | French | Medium | 75 |
| Prosciutto e Melone | Italian | Easy | 10 |
| Psarosoupa | Greek | Medium | 60 |
| Pudding | British/American | Easy | 30 |
| Pulao | Indian/Central Asian | Medium | 40 |
| Pulled Pork | American Southern | Medium | 480 |
| Pumpkin Bread | American | Easy | 70 |
| Pumpkin Pie | American | Medium | 75 |
| Pumpkin Spice Latte | American | Easy | 10 |
| Pumpkin Soup | Global | Easy | 40 |
| Pupusa | Salvadoran | Medium | 50 |
| Puri | Indian | Easy | 30 |
| Puttanesca Sauce | Italian | Easy | 25 |
Descriptions
Pad Thai
A classic Thai street food dish of stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp or chicken, tofu, peanuts, and a tangy tamarind sauce.
Paella
A famous Spanish rice dish from Valencia, cooked in a wide pan with saffron, vegetables, chicken, and often seafood like shrimp and mussels.
Pancakes
A breakfast staple made from a flour-based batter and cooked on a hot griddle. Often served with syrup, fruit, or butter.
Pancit
A staple Filipino noodle dish. There are numerous variations, but it generally consists of stir-fried noodles with meat and chopped vegetables.
Panna Cotta
An elegant Italian dessert of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin. It’s often molded and served chilled with a fruit coulis or caramel sauce.
Panang Curry
A type of Thai red curry that is thick, sweet, and salty, with a nutty peanut flavor. Typically made with chicken or beef.
Panettone
A tall, dome-shaped sweet bread loaf traditionally prepared for Christmas and New Year. It contains candied orange, citron, and lemon zest, as well as raisins.
Panini
An Italian sandwich that is pressed and heated. Typically made with non-sliced bread like ciabatta and filled with meats, cheese, and vegetables.
Panzanella
A Tuscan bread salad ideal for summer, made with stale bread, ripe tomatoes, onions, and basil, dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
Pão de Queijo
A popular Brazilian cheese bread or roll. Made with tapioca flour, it’s small, baked, and has a chewy, cheesy center.
Pappardelle al Ragù
A classic dish from Tuscany featuring wide, flat pappardelle pasta served with a rich, slow-cooked meat sauce, often made with wild boar or beef.
Paprikash
A traditional Hungarian stew, most famously made with chicken, featuring a generous amount of paprika in a creamy, flavorful sauce.
Parfait
A layered dessert served in a tall glass. It can be made with layers of fruit and yogurt, or a richer French style with ice cream and sauces.
Paris-Brest
A classic French pastry made of choux dough and a praline-flavored cream. It’s shaped like a wheel to commemorate a bicycle race.
Parker House Rolls
Soft, buttery, and slightly sweet dinner rolls originating from the Parker House Hotel in Boston. Known for their distinct folded shape.
Parmigiana
A classic Italian dish (often with eggplant or chicken) layered with cheese and tomato sauce, then baked until bubbly and golden.
Pasta e Fagioli
A traditional Italian “peasant dish” meaning “pasta and beans.” It’s a hearty soup with pasta, beans, and often a tomato base and vegetables.
Pasta Primavera
An American dish that consists of pasta and fresh vegetables. The name means “Spring Pasta,” reflecting its use of light, seasonal produce.
Pasta Salad
A versatile side dish made with pasta, almost always chilled, and tossed in a vinegar, oil, or mayonnaise-based dressing with various mix-ins.
Pastel de Nata
A famous Portuguese egg tart pastry with a flaky crust, a creamy custard filling, and a caramelized top. A specialty of Lisbon.
Pastitsio
A baked Greek pasta dish with layers of long tubular pasta, a spiced ground meat filling, and a rich, creamy béchamel sauce on top.
Pastrami on Rye
A classic Jewish deli sandwich made with thinly sliced pastrami piled high on rye bread, often served with spicy brown mustard.
Pâté
A rich paste or spread made from ground meat (often liver) and fat, mixed with vegetables and herbs. Served with bread or crackers.
Patatas Bravas
A classic Spanish tapas dish of fried potato cubes served with a spicy tomato-based “bravas” sauce and sometimes an aioli.
Patbingsu
A popular Korean shaved ice dessert with sweet toppings that may include chopped fruit, condensed milk, fruit syrup, and red bean paste.
Pavlova
A meringue-based dessert with a crisp crust and a soft, light inside, typically topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Peach Cobbler
A beloved Southern dessert made with fresh peaches baked with a biscuit, pie dough, or batter topping. Best served warm with ice cream.
Peanut Butter Cookies
A classic American cookie made with peanut butter, characterized by its crumbly texture and distinctive cross-hatch fork marks on top.
Pecan Pie
A quintessential Southern pie with a filling of pecans, eggs, butter, and a sweetener like corn syrup, baked in a single pie crust.
Peking Duck
A famous dish from Beijing, prized for its thin, crispy skin. The duck is specially prepared, dried for days, and roasted, then served with thin pancakes.
Pelmeni
Russian dumplings filled with minced meat, wrapped in thin unleavened dough. Often boiled and served with sour cream or butter.
Penne alla Vodka
A popular pasta dish made with penne, heavy cream, crushed tomatoes, onions, and a splash of vodka to balance the sauce’s flavor.
Pepper Steak
A stir-fry dish featuring tender slices of beef cooked with bell peppers (usually green) and onions in a savory brown sauce.
Pepperoni Pizza
A globally popular pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and slices of pepperoni, a spicy American salami.
Pesto
A vibrant green sauce from Genoa made from crushed garlic, basil, and pine nuts blended with Parmesan cheese and olive oil. Often served with pasta.
Phaal Curry
An intensely spicy curry created in British-Indian restaurants. It is one of the hottest forms of curry available, even hotter than vindaloo.
Philly Cheesesteak
A sandwich from Philadelphia, consisting of thinly sliced beefsteak and melted cheese (often Cheez Whiz or provolone) in a long hoagie roll.
Pho
Vietnam’s national dish, a flavorful noodle soup with a rich, aromatic broth, rice noodles, herbs, and thinly sliced meat (usually beef or chicken).
Picadillo
A traditional dish in many Latin American countries and Spain. It is made with ground meat, tomatoes, and other ingredients that vary by region.
Piccata
An Italian method of preparing food where meat (usually veal or chicken) is sliced, dredged in flour, sautéed, and served in a lemon-butter and caper sauce.
Pico de Gallo
A type of fresh, uncooked salsa made from chopped tomato, onion, and serrano peppers, with salt, lime juice, and cilantro. Also known as salsa fresca.
Pide
A boat-shaped Turkish flatbread, often topped with minced meat, cheese, or vegetables before being baked in a stone oven. Sometimes called Turkish pizza.
Pierogi
Filled dumplings of Eastern European origin, made by wrapping unleavened dough around a savory or sweet filling and cooking in boiling water.
Pigs in a Blanket
Small sausages (like cocktail wieners) wrapped in pastry or dough and baked. A popular appetizer and party food for all ages.
Pilaf
A rice dish where the grain is sautéed in oil or butter before adding a hot liquid. It can include various spices, vegetables, or meats.
Pimento Cheese
A popular spread from the Southern US, made with cheese (usually sharp cheddar), mayonnaise, and pimentos. Often served on crackers or in sandwiches.
Piña Colada
A sweet, tropical cocktail made with rum, cream of coconut or coconut milk, and pineapple juice, usually served blended or shaken with ice.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
A classic American cake that is baked with pineapple rings and cherries in the bottom of the pan, then inverted to serve.
Piri-Piri Chicken
Chicken marinated in or served with piri-piri sauce, a fiery blend of chili peppers, citrus, and herbs. It is typically grilled or roasted.
Pissaladière
A dish from Southern France, resembling a pizza but with a thicker crust. It’s traditionally topped with caramelized onions, olives, and anchovies.
Pistou
A Provençal cold sauce made from cloves of garlic, fresh basil, and olive oil. Similar to Italian pesto but traditionally without pine nuts.
Pizza
A world-famous dish of a usually round, flat base of leavened dough topped with tomatoes, cheese, and various other ingredients, then baked.
Ploughman’s Lunch
A traditional English cold meal consisting of cheese, pickles or chutney, and bread. It may also include ham, salad, and a boiled egg.
Po’ Boy
A traditional sandwich from Louisiana. It almost always consists of meat or fried seafood served on a New Orleans French bread baguette.
Poached Pears
A simple and elegant dessert where pears are gently simmered in a liquid, often red wine or a spiced sugar syrup, until tender.
Polenta
A dish of boiled cornmeal that can be served as a hot porridge or cooled and solidified into a loaf that can be baked, fried, or grilled.
Popovers
A light, hollow roll made from an egg batter similar to that of Yorkshire pudding. They “pop over” the sides of the muffin tin while baking.
Porchetta
A savory and moist boneless pork roast from central Italy. The pig is deboned, stuffed with herbs, and roasted, known for its crispy skin.
Pork and Beans
A canned food product consisting of cooked navy beans and pork in a sweet, tomato-based sauce. A simple and classic comfort food.
Pork Buns
A classic dim sum item, these are fluffy, steamed buns filled with a savory, saucy barbecue pork filling (char siu).
Pork Fried Rice
A common stir-fried rice dish made with leftover rice, eggs, vegetables, soy sauce, and diced pieces of pork. A takeout favorite.
Pork Katsu
A Japanese dish of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet, similar to a schnitzel. It is often served with a sweet and savory tonkatsu sauce.
Pot Roast
A braised beef dish made by slow-cooking a tough cut of beef in a covered pot with liquid and often vegetables like carrots and potatoes.
Potage
A French term for a thick soup, stew, or porridge. Often made with a variety of vegetables that are blended to a smooth consistency.
Potato Leek Soup
A classic, creamy soup made from potatoes and leeks, often puréed. It can be served hot or, when cold, is known as Vichyssoise.
Potato Salad
A classic side dish made from boiled potatoes and a variety of other ingredients, typically dressed with mayonnaise, vinegar, or yogurt.
Potato Skins
A popular appetizer made from the hollowed-out skins of baked potatoes, which are then filled with cheese, bacon, and sour cream and baked again.
Potstickers
A type of Chinese dumpling, typically filled with ground meat and vegetables, that is pan-fried on one side and then steamed until cooked through.
Poutine
A dish from Quebec, Canada, made with french fries and cheese curds topped with a brown gravy. A beloved comfort food.
Pound Cake
A type of cake traditionally made with a pound of each of four ingredients: flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. Known for its dense texture.
Pozole
A traditional Mexican soup or stew made from hominy and meat (typically pork). It’s garnished with shredded lettuce, chili, radish, and lime.
Prawn Cocktail
A classic seafood starter where cooked prawns are smothered in a tangy cocktail sauce and served in a glass, often on a bed of lettuce.
Pralines
A confection made from nuts (like almonds or pecans) and sugar. The American version, from New Orleans, is creamier with a fudge-like consistency.
Pretzels
A type of baked bread product made from dough that is commonly shaped into a knot. Can be soft and doughy or hard and crunchy.
Profiteroles
Small, hollow rounds of choux pastry that are typically filled with whipped cream, custard, or ice cream and often topped with chocolate sauce.
Prosciutto e Melone
A classic Italian appetizer combining the salty, savory flavor of thinly sliced prosciutto with the sweet, juicy flesh of cantaloupe melon.
Psarosoupa
A traditional Greek fish soup, often made with whole fish, potatoes, and carrots, and finished with a zesty lemon-egg sauce (avgolemono).
Pudding
A sweet, milk-based dessert with a soft, creamy texture, similar to a custard. Common flavors include chocolate, vanilla, and butterscotch.
Pulao
A rice dish made with fragrant basmati rice, spices, and other ingredients like vegetables or meat. Often less complex than a biryani.
Pulled Pork
Pork shoulder slow-cooked until tender enough to be easily shredded. It’s typically mixed with a barbecue sauce and served on a bun.
Pumpkin Bread
A moist, quick bread made with pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. A popular autumn treat.
Pumpkin Pie
A traditional American dessert of spiced, pumpkin-based custard filling baked in a single pie shell. A Thanksgiving staple.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
A popular coffee drink with autumn spice flavors (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove), steamed milk, espresso, and sugar, topped with whipped cream.
Pumpkin Soup
A creamy soup typically made from pumpkin puree, broth, and spices. It can be savory or slightly sweet and is popular in the fall.
Pupusa
The national dish of El Salvador. A thick, handmade corn tortilla that is stuffed with a savory filling, such as cheese, beans, or pork.
Puri
A deep-fried bread made from unleavened whole-wheat flour, popular in the Indian subcontinent. It puffs up into a round ball when fried.
Puttanesca Sauce
A tangy, salty Italian pasta sauce made with tomatoes, olive oil, anchovies, olives, and capers. The name translates colorfully to “in the style of a prostitute.”