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Fine Italian Cheeses and the Party That Demands It

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:26:33 +0000

If you are an Italian and you plan on hosting a great get together, you obviously already know what you must not leave out in regards to serving the guests and that is the fine Italian cheeses. This is something that basically goes hand in hand with socializing, and without cheese on the table you can bet there will be some confused and upset guests. Cheese is a very popular item when it comes to not only nibbling, but with larger scale meals as well. Whether it is pre-sliced, or it was left as a whole and you break it off yourself cheese is a big-ticket item that few partygoers forget.

No Cheese Equals No Lasagna

If you are going to make a great Italian dish such as lasagna and you forgot the cheese, then you can basically wipe that dish right off the menu for the night. The fact is that you cannot make this recipe without cheese, and this defiantly broadens the actual importance of the cheese as a whole. There are hundreds of various Italian cheeses that you can choose from when it comes to picking something out for a recipe like this, finding the right cheese however, is key and will be noticed by the diner that tries the lasagna. Lasagna is not the only great Italian dish that defiantly needs a form of cheese to complete it; in fact there are several dishes that depend on the use of cheese to make them a success.

The Cheese Is Everywhere

The great thing about Italian cheese is that it is virtually everywhere. You will not have a difficult time finding a cheese that you can use for a recipe or for a cheese and cracker plate for snacks. Cheese is something that the Italians have been making for thousands of years, and they have actually become authorities on what a wonderful cheese is meant to taste like. Italian cheese is appreciated from the standard snack tray, all the way up to some of the most delicate Italian recipes that are considered world class. Some of these fine recipes are only found in the most prestigious of restaurants today, and the chef will grade the quality of the cheese long before it reaches the recipe. Many of the fine cheeses that are used for the great recipes, are actually made in house at the restaurant for the specific use by the chef for the recipe.

A Simple Choice

Along with fine Italian recipes that use great cheese, you will also find those occasions where someone would just prefer to use a great Italian cheese on a great sandwich. The cheese in combination with some divine Italian lunch meat of fantastic hard crust bread, will definitely tickle your taste buds. You will fine many cheeses that will actually bring the most out a strong Italian lunch meat, and actually change the taste of it. This is what is so wonderful about the cheeses of this delightful tiny country of Italy.

Anna Fiori writes food related articles for the Italian Traditional Food website at http://www.italiantraditionalfood.com

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Italian Recipes – Northern Cuisine Vs Southern Cuisine

admin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:22:29 +0000

Some may not be aware that the cultural variety of the regions in Italy is greatly manifested in Italian cuisine, apart from its Italian history as influenced by the Roman, Greek, Arab, and Norman civilizations. For this reason, Italian recipes are said to be in variety, too, like the mixed regions that comprise the country.

Yet how well do we really know the variety of Italian recipes? Italian cuisine is diverse in the sense that there are different foods from the northern parts and southern parts of Italy. Ingredients, food preparation and cooking vary as well from region to region.

Here’s a bit of a comparison between the cuisine of the two parts of Italy.

Northern Italian cuisine has the following qualities in food preparation and cooking:

-They prefer unsalted butter instead of olive oil, and make use of cream, polenta, risotto, and Mascarpone cheese.

-They are into hearty soups during winter.

-They have veal, beef, and pork as preferred meat choices, because of a good cattle breed in their region, fit for milk and meat production.

-They use less tomato and prefer fresh egg pasta.

-Cooking style is from frying and boiling through stewing and slow braising.

-Their cooks prefer to use broth or wine as liquid base, while adding herbs for good flavor.

-Apart from ducks and other bird species, they also have a wide variety of fish, shells, and other sea foods, ranging from eels, to clams and mussels, and to freshwater fishes

On the other hand, Southern Italian cuisine also has the following qualities in food preparation and cooking:

-They make use of larger amounts of tomatoes, as opposed to the Northern cuisine, which makes use of red as their preferred sauce, and eggplants. Tomatoes and eggplants are considered summer vegetables. Broccoli and cauliflower are winter vegetables.

-They prefer to use dried pasta rather than the egg pasta of the North.

-Lamb and kid are necessary choices in their daily diet, as they are known for shepherding. Nevertheless, cattle and fish are still part of their dishes. In other areas, fish is even the dominating choice.

-They also have excellent cheeses, say, Mozarella cheese for example. Provolone and caciocavallo appear to be firm.

-Lastly, desserts from this region are said to be more sumptuous than desserts coming from the North.

Its’ not merely the recipes in Italy that give everyone an enticing treat, even the language is lovely to hear. So if you’re not familiar with the names of Italian recipes, read a few guides below to give you a head start:

-Antipasto refers to the cold and hot appetizers.

-Primo, or The First Course, consists of hot dishes like risotto and pasta.

-Secondo, or The Second Course, consists of the main dish, normally fish or meat. Beef only became popular after World War II; veal is the commonly used meat.

-Contorno, or The Side Dish, is usually vegetables or salads.

-Dolce is by far the most familiar, which means Dessert.

The unique Italian recipes are continuously being imitated worldwide, but in whatever ways other countries do it, of course, the best Italian cuisine remains to be where the real heart is.

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Italian Biscotti Recipes

admin — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:05:39 +0000

There are an endless variety of Italian biscotti recipes. The following are a couple variations that are both easy and delicious and are sure to make nearby mouths water!

Simple Biscotti Recipe

Makes about 4 dozen cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup granulated sugar

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

3 large eggs

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 tablespoon anise or almond extract

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Prepare your cookie sheets by greasing them or line them with parchment paper. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the oil, eggs, sugar and anise flavoring and beat until well blended. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients and then stir these into the egg mixture to form a heavy ball of dough. Divide the dough into two pieces.

Form each piece into a roll (a long tube) as long as your cookie sheet. Place the roll onto the prepared cookie sheet and apply a little bit a pressure until it is about 1/2 an inch thick.

Pop these in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. When the color seems right, remove from the baking sheet to cool on a wire rack. When the biscotti are cool enough to handle, slice ‘em up! Using a long-bladed knife, slice the cookies into 1/2 inch slices.

Place the slices cut side up back onto the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 6 to 10 minutes on each side. Remove from heat, and voila! A perfect cookie for a snack or for entertaining!

Another one of those oh-so-tasty Italian biscotti recipes that you simply must try are of the chocolate variety. Read on and you won’t be disappointed!

Chocolate Biscotti Recipe

Makes about 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 large eggs

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Prepare your cookie sheets by greasing them or line them with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the cocoa and baking powder. Add the eggs one at a time. Sift the flour in next, work until you have a ball of dough. Finally mix in the chocolate chips. Divide the ball into two pieces.

Form each piece into a roll (a long tube) as long as your cookie sheet. Place the roll onto the prepared cookie sheet and apply a little bit a pressure until it is about 1/2 an inch thick.

Place the slices cut side up back onto the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 6 to 10 minutes on each side. Remove from heat, and now you’ve got a chocolate-y and delicious alternative to the traditional biscotti, which are sure to be a big a hit!

One last note: to really kick up the yum-factor on either of these Italian biscotti recipes, try dipping one side of each cookie in melted milk or dark chocolate, and then heck – dip ‘em again in some chopped up almonds or hazelnuts. Now doesn’t that just sound like a tiny piece of heaven?

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Latest healthy italian recipes news – Zucchini recipes delivered

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:33:51 +0000

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Eating Italian Fish

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:46:47 +0000

Eating Italian fish can mean many things. Italy is well known for many wonderful fish dishes that not only come from the various parts of the oceans that line the shores but the many rivers as well. Depending on what you are craving and what style you are feeling like tonight, you can pick from literally hundreds of recipes. There are cultural traditions in each of Italy’s main regions. Each is known for specific types of fish and ways of preparing it. The best way to find the right fish dish for you is to know what type of fish you are looking for first, as this will help you to look in a specific region for styles of cooking.

Types Of Fish

It will depend on the region you are in what type of fish you find. Different regions of the country are influenced and serviced by other cultures. This will greatly impact eating Italian fish. If you are trying to make an Italian fish dinner yourself you will want to be sure that the type of fish the recipe calls for is something that is easy to locate at the grocer or local fish store. Some fish types are not imparted from Italy to other countries. It will all depend on what you want and which region it comes from. You will rest assured to know that most of the fish available around the world you can find locally. What type of fish you use will also depend on what you want to do with it. Stuffed fish will be different than fillets that are fried.

Types Of Herbs

Herbs are personal taste, but each region of Italy is known for its herbal forte. Specific spices have been used on fish recipes and add flavor and spark to make any dish a hit. Garlic is one of the most widely used and popular types of seasoning and herb added to fish. Often times it is used in conjunction with other herbs such as oregano, thyme, tarragon, marjoram, and or bay leaves. These herbs allow you to bring the most out of your fish. You can enjoy the natural flavor, yet still add a bit of spice to your meal. Fish can be very potent or bland, depending on the type you choose. It is most important to find herbs that compliment the type fish you are serving rather than what you are used to. If a dish calls for fresh herbs, be sure to use them. They have a much different flavor than dried herbs of the same quantity. Eating Italian fish is about how you prepare it as much as the name of the dish.

Cooking Styles

There are many ways you can cook your fish. Eating Italian fish means that you will prepare a dish as they do in Italy. There are many baked, fried, stuffed, boiled and raw fish recipes to choose from. To get an idea of cooking styles you can look at traditional Italian recipes and even menus from Italy to get some ideas.

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Latest light italian recipes news – Daily Italian Recipes » Blog Archive » Wine For Italian Food?

admin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:32:50 +0000

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Daily Italian Recipes » Blog Archive » How To Make Garlic Bread …

You may like to check out this excellent site for genuine Italian recipes:http://www.italianfoodforever.com/. Gloツ Says: July 21st, 2009 at 6:45 pm. When I make garlic bread, I take a hot dog bun(but you can use any type of roll), …

PETA’s Vegan College Cookbook: 275 Easy, Cheap, and Delicious …

Verify College is a little easier with PETA's College Vegan Cookbook (VegNews blog) is all genuine, on-the-go students or young professionals very vegan recipe ideas for stay well nourished, even if it is not time to think. (Sean Conner Vegan DC) Who … Italian Cooking Recipes is a Fun and Easy Way… If you are looking for a small fine tasting value additions to your recipe for the collection, and love the Italian cuisine, why not take the time to learn more about the. …

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Latest family italian recipes news – Daily Italian Recipes » Blog Archive » I Just Got An 8 Week Old …

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:35:55 +0000

I hope you’ve been enjoying my posts lately. I thought I might do something different today and rustle up a few bits of info from around the WWW. These are some of the news items and blog posts that have been popular over the last few weeks. Leave me your thoughts.

Daily Italian Recipes » Blog Archive » I Just Got An 8 Week Old …

He is not a happy camper right now as he has just left his “familiar family” and is now in a completely NEW environment…..alone. Give him toys. Give him love, give him a blanket for comfort, and a stuffed animal for him to snuggle up …

Daily Italian Recipes » Blog Archive » What Does An Authentic …

Felippe's is a popular authentic Italian pizza restaurant chain here in Cali. The whole family is straight off the boat. No preservatives. reviews foam mattress Says: July 30th, 2009 at 10:43 am. Hard to answer with 100% certainty. …

Baked Spicy Italian Meat-a-balls – Tasty Kitchen

It's a Tasty Kitchen recipe, posted by Brandielle a few days ago. I found it because I had a ravenous, RAVENOUS chocolate craving yesterday and no, I'm not pregnant. I'm not. If I were pregnant, you see, I'd be crying. Crying and [...] …

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Latest 320 italian recipes news – Meatball Sub on a Sourdough Italian Roll | Wild Yeast

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Meatball Sub on a Sourdough Italian Roll | Wild Yeast

Topped with mozarella melted under the broiler and finished with grilled green peppers, it's a whole one-(or two)-handed meal. Thanks, David, for the recipe and the memory. Sourdough Italian Rolls (Adapted from dmsnyder's blog on The Fresh Loaf) … 320 g flour; 170 g water; 3.1 g (1 t.) instant yeast; 11.7 (2 t.) g salt; 14 g (1 T.) sugar; 4.8 g (1-1/3 t.) diastatic malt powder; 14 g (1 T.) olive oil; All of the biga naturale. Optional Topping: Sesame seeds. Method: …

Italian Food Recipes

Italian food is famous throughout the world for being healthy, delicious and easy to prepare. Catering for a variety of tastes, famous Italian food includes pizza, pasta dishes with a variety of sauces as well as a variety of red meat …

The Italian Taste » Blog Archive » Italian summer menu on Sundays

Meanwhile preserve the rabbit stock, you can use it for a tasty Italian risotto with bell peppers. Here it is its recipe! So you have your lunch! Risotto with bell peppers and rabbit stock. Ingredients / Serves 4. Rabbit stock 320 g (11 …

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