Sweets
What Italian dessert is frozen and comes in many flavours?
Gelato
Name two foods commonly eaten for breakfast in Italy.
Cornetti (Croissants), fruit, yoghurt, biscuits, toast, cereals
True or False: Italians have dinner around 5:30pm
False - Dinner is usually 8pm onwards
What are "arancini"?
Fried rice balls, usually filled with ragu sauce, cheese, peas, ham, mushrooms...
Originating in Rome, Italy, what is a "pizza bianca"?
A pizza without the tomato sauce base.
Which Milanese sweet bread dessert, usually with dried fruit or chocolate chips, is generally eaten at Christmas time?
Panettone
What are the three most traditional, standard fillings for an Italian "cornetto"?
Chocolate (cioccolato), vanilla cream (crema), and jam or marmalade (marmellata).
Is tipping mandatory in Italy?
No
Which Italian dish uses "arborio" rice?
Risotto
Which Italian city is the birthplace of pizza?
Naples / Napoli
What famous Italian dessert literally translates to "pick me up"?
Tiramisù
Until what time can you order a cappuccino in Italy?
11AM
What does it mean when pasta is cooked "al dente"?
"To the tooth" - firm when bitten, but will be soft enough when coated with sauce. It is considered the perfect indicator of cooked pasta.
What is the man herb in "pesto" sauce?
Basil
Which prized Italian hard cheese must be aged for a minimum of 12 months to be considered authentic?
Parmesan cheese
Which Sicilian dessert consists of a crispy pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta?
Cannoli
How is an Italian breakfast different from a typical Australian breakfast?
Italian breakfasts are typically sweet and light.
What do Italians claim should never be added to seafood dishes?
Cheese
What is "focaccia"?
Milan is world-famous for its golden Risotto alla Milanese. What expensive spice gives this dish its signature yellow color?
Saffron
Which Italian dessert translates to "cooked cream" in English?
Panna cotta
What are "fette biscottate"?
Dry toasts, often small and biscuit like.
What does "al banco" mean when ordering coffee at a cafe?
"At the counter" - indicating that you will drink your coffee standing rather than seated. This influences cost!
What two ingredients make up the simple pasta sauce "Cacio e Pepe"?
Cheese and pepper
As a Northern Italian dish, what is the main ingredient of "polenta"?
Cornmeal