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
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