Italian Cuisine

Italian cuisine is extremely diverse and features variations from 20 regions throughout Italy. Fresh ingredients such as garlic, vegetables, olive oil, capers, pasta and cheeses play a major role. Prosciutto de Parma, Mortadella, Parmigiano-Reggiano and balsamic vinegar are some of Italy’s most famous foods.

Did you know…

• Basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts and parmesan cheese are put in a mortar and pounded with a pestle to achieve a smooth pesto sauce.
• Al dente, often used to describe pasta,literally translates to “to the tooth” which means cooked to the “point” or until just done but still crisp.

• Braciole Calabresi