Italian Cuisine Categories
Italy is a peninsula located in what is known as the Mediterranean Europe. It is bordered by Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia and the rest of Italy is surrounded by the Ligurian Sea, the Sardinian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea in the west, the Sicilian Sea and the Ionian Sea in the south and the Adriatic Sea in the east.
Italy has a peaceful and beautiful country side which consists of magnificent mountains, quiet and serene lakes, idyllic islands, modern cities and unique walled villages.
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When it comes to dining the Italians have a healthy balance. They use simple ingredients that are transformed into delightful gourmet dishes which have their own unique aromas and flavors. In Italy Colazione or breakfast usually consists of coffee with milk (cappuccino) and a pastry (brioche) or just a quick espresso. The large meals in Italy is Pranzo or lunch and dinner or Cena. The traditional meal consists of a starter, a pasta, rice or soup, then meat or fish with a vegetable or salad and then a fresh fruit. The drink is commonly an espresso or a strong liqueur. Today, many people are now eating a lighter Pranzo so the large meal is mainly eaten at Cena.
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When you begin to look at the many different recipes that come from Italy you
will soon discover several delectable and delightful dishes that you will enjoy
preparing. Most people think of pasta when they think Italian meals and many of
the pastas recipes from Italy are so delectable you are sure to enjoy every
morsel.
You can try such pasta dishes such as Rigatoni with rich tasty ingredients to pour over your favorite pasta, Fettuccine With Prosciutto And Asparagus which is so wonderful your taste buds will desire this dish over and over again, and Creamy Chicken And Spaghetti Bake which give Spaghetti a whole new flair and flavor. |
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There are many other dishes that do not come to mind when you think Italian, that are as wonderful for serving your family and dinner guests as pasta. Some of the main course recipes you will find on our website include such dishes as Bistecche E Verdure In Carpione which is a unique sauce that can be served at many meals, Chickinadici Ala Nica Basil Sausa Con Fromage which gives ordinary chicken a flavor that can not be beat, and Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Over Angel Hair for all those mushroom lovers at your dinner table.
Now, you have many wonderful ideas for the main course from our Italian recipes but now you also need a great dessert to complete your Italian meal. There are some great dessert recipes from Italy that you are to sure enjoy which include Almond Biscotti a sweet cake loaf, Cannoli Alla Siciliana a delicious sweet Cannoli shell you can prepare, Frutta Al Forno Con Amaretti which is a delectable baked fruit no one can refuse.
