This type of pasta typically cooks more quickly that dried pasta.
What is fresh pasta?
100
In order to get the freshest ingredients, Italians prefer to shop this way.
What is daily?
100
The Italian term for skillful espresso bartender.
What is a Barista?
100
Coffee was not invented in Italy, but this originated in Italy. Starbucks would not exist with out Italy.
What is coffee culture?
100
Caprese salad, desserts (like cannoli and gelato) and thin, flat crust pizza with simple toppings are from this region in Italy.
What is Southern Italy?
200
The region in Italy that is known for having heavier dishes made with dairy, eggs & meat.
What is the Northern region?
200
The mountain range that borders northern Italy.
What are the Alps?
200
Peppers that have a mild sweet flavor and can range in spiciness.
What is pepperoncini?
200
Seafood is a staple (especially in Southern Italy) because of this influence.
What is geography.
200
An Italian dessert made with a fried pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta cream filling, often garnished with chocolate chips or nuts.
What is a Cannoli?
300
Marco Polo introduced this food to Italy after his time spent in China.
What is pasta?
300
The Geographic regions Italy is broken into (in terms of climate, culture & cuisine).
What is Northern, Central & Southern.
300
A sparkling water from the mountains of Milan.
What is Pellegrino?
300
Charcoal grilled meats and beans are popular in this region of Italy.
What is Central Italy?
300
Olive oil, basil and garlic are used throughout Italy. Rice is unique to this region of Italy.
What is Northern Italy?
Also, fresh pastas and dishes featuring eggs, butter, cheese and meat are popular.
400
A cornmeal mixture that is baked or fried and served with sauce.
What is polenta
400
The Italian flag was inspired by this.
What is:
The French flag
The hills/plains, mountains and blood that was shed in wars
Hope, Faith, Charity
?
400
This name refers to a family of uncooked sausages. soppressata would be an example.
What is Salami?
400
Characterized by warm summers and cool winters. Grapes, olives, lemons, evergreens and herbs grow well in this climate.
What is Mediterranean?
400
A fresh pasta, a potato dumpling made with eggs, flour & instant mashed potatos.
What is Gnocchi
500
Identify 4 specific foods that would be on an AUTHENTIC antipasto platter.
What is pepperoncini, mozzzarella, olives, asiago, prosciutto, salami, fresh fruits/vegetables, bread/crackers
500
3 specific things that have influenced Italian food and culture.
What is The Catholic Church, The Roman Empire & The Renaissance, The Alps, the Mediterranean Climate/Sea, Migration, Conquistadors introducing Europe to new foods from the Americas, ?
500
The Italian word for "ham" that has been seasoned, salt-cured and air-dried.
What is proscuitto?
500
When cooking dried pasta, identify 1 "do" and 1 "don't"
What is:
stock pot, plenty of water, salt the water, don't break the pasta, cook until al dente, reserve some of the cooking water, and drain (but don't rinse).
500
Hailing from Central Italy, this creamy sauce is made with eggs, cheese, bacon and black pepper & typically served on spaghetti.