Food culture: " cuisina italia "

  

Simplicity arrive to whole the world :" Italian cuisine "

       Italy is an european country, Located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea.” Cusina italia” has developed over the centuries , until it became today one of the best cuisines in the world .

Italian cuisine characterized by its simplicity and diversity according to region, with many dishes has only four to eight ingredients. Italian cooks rely chiefly on the quality of the ingredients rather than on elaborate preparation.

Italian food is really a celebration of produce, and protein is a secondary thought,” says Chiarello. A typical Italian meal will start with a big plate of antipasti, which are predominantly vegetables (like pepperoncini, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts) and a selection of cured meats (like prosciutto and capicola). Then it moves on to a small pasta dish, which is followed by a light protein—perhaps a leg of lamb, simply but deliciously prepared. “As the meal progresses, it gets more simple,” says Chiarello. “Italian meals tend to have a reverse crescendo.”

Italian cuisine has a very amazing variety ingredients which are commonly used , ranging from fruits, vegetables , sauces, meats . In the North of Italy, the most common ingredients are fish (such as cod, or baccalà) corn, sausages, pork, and different types of cheese   add to potatoes, tomatoes, maize discovered in the new world “America”. Northern Italian cooking uses less tomato sauce, garlic and herbs and a white sauce is more common. 

Some dishes according to the regions:

  famous dishes:

1. Pasta
2. Risotto
3. Pizza
4. Lasagna
5. Spaghetti
6. Pannacotta

     Finally, remember that good Italian food starts with the shopping. Make quality ingredients a priority when you’re bringing Italian cuisine to your kitchen. Everybody can cook. You can cook Italian dishes just like the Italians do, just love it what you do . “Practice until you can do it with your heart and hands only” says Chiarello.