Pare - To remove the thin outer layer of foods using a paring knife or a vegetable peeler. The soup is eaten first, followed by the sausage served with mustard and bread. Panzanella - A salad consisting of toasted cubes of bread tossed with vegetables and vinaigrette. The salad is then marinated for at least one hour. The bread should be very firm so that it will endure the soaking of dressing.
Vegetables can include tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and onions.
Lots of garlic, capers, black olives, and anchovies are added to the salad. Pasilla Chili Pepper - Called a chilaca in its fresh form. The mature chilaca turns from dark green to dark brown. It has a rich hot flavor and is generally ground and used for sauces. When finished cooking, the pastilla is dusted with sugar and cinnamon.