Fresh Herbs to Use in Italian Cooking

There are several different types of herbs that can be used for cooking in general. Some of these herbs are also excellent choices for use in Italian cooking. Herbs can provide flavor and often have added health benefits, so it is always a good idea to consider adding herbs, no matter what Italian dish you may be preparing. Herbs are, in fact, an essential part of Italian cooking, with many recipes calling for herbs to be added in. The More Popular Herbs Some of the most popular herbs used in Italian cooking include rosemary, parsley, oregano, basil, bay leaves, thyme...

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Most people know that Italian food and dishes are absolutely delicious, and this includes their pastries. While many people think of pizza and pasta when they think of Italy, they often overlook the many delicious pastries that this country has to offer. Next time you are looking for an Italian treat, try one of these delicious pastries - you won't be disappointed. Cannoli [caption id="attachment_143" align="alignright" width="198"] Cannoli[/caption] One pastry that many people may have already heard of is the cannoli. This delicious delicacy consists of a tube-shaped shell made of pastry dough that surrounds some type of filling which...

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If there’s one thing Italy is known for its their wines. Well let’s be honest Italy is known for a lot of great culinary things, the great pizza, the amazing pasta, the delicious cheese on top of it all. But what is the one thing that you can pair with all that great Italian food. A sure Italian wine of course. If you are planning a trip to Italy soon you must take a moment to visit the wine regions in the north. You will not be disappointed when you try the delicious Italian wines and see how they are...

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Italy is known as one of the world capitals of food. The popularity of the Italian food is so big that you can find a restaurant that serves traditional Italian food almost everywhere in the world. The cuisine here managed to expand all over the world and gave us some of the best dishes like pasta or cannelloni and of course parmesan cheese! The food tradition and culture in Italy is very big and there are many places yet to be discovered by your inner foodie. Italy is full of good restaurants and therefore it may prove challenging at first...

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The use of cooking olive oil for cooking in Mediterranean societies dates far back in time and is a crucial component in their diet. Olive oil is mainly in making salads, preparing fish, and pasta. Extra-virgin olive oil comes with lots of health benefits including added life expectancies as evidenced by the people of the Mediterranean region. It's only just now that people are beginning to appreciate the numerous benefits of olive oil to our bodies. Below are some of the health benefits of olive oil to us. 1. Acts as an antioxidants Olive oils contain Vitamin E, phenolic compounds,...

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In ancient times, the Roman developed the art if making cheese from the skills they had earlier learnt. Having understood that diverse treatment and cure had flavored their cheese, they developed an aging process, making cheese processing of more  complex flavors. The Caseale, which is also known as the Cheese Kitchen was invented by the Romans, as a place to carry out their expertise on cheese making (a home). It is also worthy and important to know that cheese smoking process also began from ancient Romans and spread across Europe. Although many countries had since then contributed to the cheese...

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Although citizens of the United States of America had been brought up from childhood with the knowledge and a belief of the food selection of their country, so also is the Italian folks. When you talk of  wine, then talk Italy!. Italy is known as the abode of myriad wine styles. Wines like Venica Ronco delle come, Zenato Amarone Della, etc.are just a tip of the iceberg when it comes to Italian wines. My major focus in this article will be on the best Italian wine, and when I say beat, I mean the 'best of the best"!. Villa Raiano...

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Italian dishes are so diverse that it is difficult to wrap your hands around all of them. This is because the country is rich in agriculture and cultivates a lot of foods in its different region. Every region has a distinct predominant food crop hence the difference in dishes across all the regions in Italy. Apart from pasta and tomato sauce, which is a common meal across Italy, it is difficult to find the same cuisine in two different regions. So let's take a look at some of the dishes you will find in the different regions of Italy. Food...

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Pasta is an Italian food made from unleavened dough of durum wheat flour mixed with eggs or water and formed into various shapes, then baked or boiled. Pasta is very common all over the world, it’s very popular in many cultures most well known by Italians! The common forms of pasta include long shapes, short shapes, tubes, flat shapes and sheets, miniature soup shapes, stuffed and specialty shapes. Pasta dishes may be served as a first-course meal because its portion sizes are small and simple. It is prepared for light lunches as salads or large portion sizes for dinner. GNOCCHI...

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Arguably the most important aspect of Italian cooking is the use of fresh ingredients. Italian cooks know how to harness the natural bounty of their country to create dishes that satisfy the eyes, the tastebuds and the belly. The success of an Italian dish all depends on the superior taste brought to the table by crisp, high-quality culinary components. Therefore Italian cooks are more likely to prioritise flavour over cost, and will go for the better option rather than the most purse-friendly. Freshness is an influential part of Italian cooking and it goes a long way towards producing that classic...

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