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MOZZARELLA (IT) a moist white Italian curd cheese made
originally from buffalo milk
CAPRESE (IT) a simple salad from the Italian region
of Campania, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
RICOTTA (IT) a soft white unsalted cheese made from sheep's
milk, used esp. in making ravioli and gnocchi
PARMESAN (FR) A hard dry cheese made from skimmed
milk, used grated, esp on pasta dishes and soups
MASCARPONE (IT) a soft Italian cream cheese
BECHAMEL (FR) Basic French white sauce is made by stirring milk into a butter-
flour mixture.
BOLOGNESE (IT) The traditional recipe confines the ingredients
to beef, pancetta, onions, tomato paste, meat broth, white wine, and milk or cream.
LASAGNE (IT) Lasagne is a classic Italian pasta casserole
dish which consists of alternate layers of pasta, cheese, a sauce, and often other ingredients.
PESTO (IT)
PESTO (IT)A sauce consisting of usually fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and grated cheese.
PASTA (IT) Unleavened dough, made of wheat flour, water,
and sometimes eggs, that is molded into any of a variety of shapes and boiled.
PANCETTA (IT) a lightly spiced cured bacon from
Italy
CALZONE (IT) a dish of Italian origin consisting of pizza
dough folded over a filling of cheese and tomatoes, herbs, ham, etc
BRUSCHETTA (IT) an Italian open sandwich of toasted bread
topped with olive oil and tomatoes, olives, etc
FOCACCIA (IT) a flat Italian bread made with olive oil and
yeast, usually with parmesan and pesto topping
RISOTTO (IT) a dish of rice cooked in stock and served
variously with tomatoes, cheese, chicken, etc
CARPACCIO (IT) an Italian dish of thin slices of raw meat
or fish
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA (IN)
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA (IN)
a curry dish of roasted chicken chunks (tikka) served in a rich-tasting red or orange-coloured sauce. The sauce is usually creamy, lightly spiced and contains tomatoes. Chicken tikka masala has been found the most popular dish in British restaurants and it has been called a "a true British national dish."
TANDOORI CHICKEN (IN)
The chicken is marinated in yogurt and seasoned with tandoori masala.
TANDOORI CHICKEN (IN) It is moderately hot, but the heat is
reduced in most Western nations. Cayenne pepper, red chili powder or kashmiri red chilli powder is used to give it a fiery red hue. A higher amount of Turmeric produces an orange colour. In some modern versions, both red and yellow food colourings are used. It is traditionally cooked at high temperatures in a tandoor (clay oven), but can also be prepared on a traditional barbecue grill.
PAELLA (SP) a Spanish dish made from rice, shellfish,
chicken, and vegetables
‘TAPAS (SP) light snacks or appetizers, usually eaten
with drinks
GAZPACHO (SP) a Spanish soup made from tomatoes,
peppers, etc., and served cold
TEMPURA (JAP) a Japanese dish of seafood or vegetables
that have been battered and deep fried
TEMPURA (JAP)Common ingredients in traditional tempura
include:Seafood: prawn, shrimp, squid, crab, and
a wide variety of fishVegetables: pepper,
squash, eggplant, carrot, green beans, potato, renkon (lotus root),
mushroom, pumpkin.
MISO (JAP) a thick brown salty paste made from soya
beans, used to flavour savoury dishes, esp soups
PÂTÉ (FR) a spread of very finely minced liver,
poultry, etc., served usually as an hors d'oeuvre
RATATOUILLE (FR)
a vegetable casserole made of tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, etc., fried in oil and stewed slowly
FONDUE (SWISS) a Swiss dish, consisting of cheese
melted in white wine or cider, into which small pieces of bread are dipped and then eaten
PRETZEL (GER) a type of baked food made from dough in
soft and hard varieties and savory or sweet flavors in a unique knot-like shape
TORTILLA (MEX) a kind of thin pancake made from corn meal
and cooked on a hot griddle until dry; it is a base for widely spread Mexican dishes
TACOS (MEX) a tortilla folded into a roll with a filling
and usually fried; usually with minced meat, tomatoes, hot cheese
TACO BELL Taco Bell is an American chain of fast-food
restaurants. Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, nachos, other specialty items. Taco Bell serves more than 2 billion consumers each year in more than 5,800 restaurants in the U.S.
BURRITO (MEX) a tortilla folded over a filling of minced
beef, chicken, cheese, or beans
TOSTADA (MEX) a crispy deep-fried tortilla topped with
meat, cheese, and refried beans
ENCHILADAS (MEX) a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla
fried in hot fat, filled with meat, and served with a chilli sauce
NACHOS (MEX) a snack consisting of a piece of tortilla
topped with cheese, hot peppers, etc., and grilled
ESPRESSO (IT) A strong coffee brewed by forcing steam under pressure
through darkly roasted, powdered coffee beans.
AMERICANO (IT) style of coffee prepared by adding hot water to espresso, giving a
similar strength but different flavor from regular drip coffee.
LATTE (IT) It is a coffee beverage consisting strong or bold
coffee (sometimes espresso) mixed with scalded milk in approximately a 1:1 ratio.
CAPPUCCINO (IT)coffee with steamed milk, sometimes served with whipped cream or sprinkled with powdered chocolate
MOCCACCINO (MOCCA) A café mocha is a variant of a caffè latte. Like a
latte, it is typically one third espresso and two thirds steamed milk, but a portion of chocolate is added, typically in the form of a chocolate syrup.
FRAPPE (FR) is a foam-covered iced coffee drink made
from instant coffee, served with finely crushed ice
CRÊPE (FR)
a very thin pancake, often rolled or folded around a filling
PARFAIT (FR) a rich frozen dessert made from eggs
and cream with ice cream, fruit etc
PARFAIT In America, parfait refers a popular variant made by
layering parfait cream, ice cream, or flavored gelatins, often topped with whipped cream and served in a tall, clear glass. They are usually made by using dairy yogurt layered with nuts or berries
TIRAMISU (IT) A dessert of cake infused with a liquid such as coffee or
rum, layered with a rich cheese filling, and topped with grated chocolate.