SYDNEY LESHER

A Look atItalian Cuisines

1A. Antipasto

Means “before the meal”

Includes: Cheeses Cured meats Vegetables Anchovies

1B. Primo

-Known as the first course.

-Consists of hot food and is heavier than the antipasto, but lighter than the second course.

Ex.

-Risotto-Pasta-Soup-Crepes

1C. Secondo

• - Known as the second course or the main meal.

• Includes:• - Meats such as

pork, turkey, sausage, and steak.

1D. Contoro

Side dishes.Served alongside the second course on a

different plate than meats.Normally consists of vegetables (raw or

cooked).

1E. Dolce-- Dessert

-- Desserts vary by location.

-- Cake or pie.

-- Tiramisu

-- Ice cream/ gelato

2. Seasonings common to Italian Cuisine

Marjoram- Like oregano, but sweeter. Very common for meats and sauces.

Oregano- Used in tomato-based dishes, with meat or fish, and in salads. Tastes good with beans and eggplants.

Basil – Herb used in Italian dishes Sage- Used in salads/dressings and as a stuffing for poultry,

pork, veal, and lamb. Mint- Used in drinks/desserts, but also used to flavor pastas

and soups.

Chinese Roman Empire

Were thought to have given them the idea of pasta.

At the fall of the Roman Empire each Italian city-state became diverse and started their own traditions.

3. Cultures That Contributed to Italy’s Cuisine

4. Agricultural Products

WheatOlives/Olive OilsWine GrapesBarley

•THE MAIN MEAL IS SERVED AT LUNCHTIME!

5. Main Meal

6. Haute

-Extensive and elaborate food preparation.

- Includes rich sauces, exotic ingredients and ornate garnishes.

7. Al dente

“To the tooth”a slight resistance in the center when the

pasta is chewed

8. Mediterranean Diet

Since Italy has a vast coastline on the Mediterranean Sea, seafood is a staple of the Italian diet.

9. Italian Cheeses

Parmesan AsiagoRomanoMozzarellaProvoloneRicottaGorgonzolaFontina

10. Italian Cheese Names

Italian words that describe how or where the cheeses are made

F. Risotos

11. Rice dishes

H. Gnocchi

12. Dumplings

D. Polenta

13. Cornmeal Mush

B. Minestrone

14. Vegetable soup

A. Biscotti

15. Hard cookie

G. Gelati

16. Ice cream

J. Mortadella

17. Sausage

I. Ravioli

18. Stuffed pasta

E. Chianti

19. Wine

C. Frittata

20. Omelet

WORKS CITED

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meal_structure_in_Italy#Primo

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/antipasto http://www.italian-cooking-made-easy.com/he

rbs-for-cooking.html

http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Europe/Italy-AGRICULTURE.html