Pizza
Pizza has been an elemental part of Italy’s diet since the Stone Age, when it was baked under the rocks of a fire. Given the limited resources of the time, pizza was far more basic. History of Pizza Seasonings evolved... Read More »
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Yes, you should buy an Italian dictionary, but until then please see our list of important Italian culinary terms. After all, you need to understand what you are eating!
Pasta
Marco Polo DID NOT return to Italy with pasta from China. This legend is false. In fact, pasta was invented by Italians and has become symbolic of their dedication to perfection and pride in the kitchen. History of Pasta... Read More »
Paglie e fieno
Literally "hay and straw"; mixed green and yellow pasta... Read More »
Pagnottella
Literally "little loaf"; a kind of... Read More »
Pan pepato
Gingerbread (pepato itself as an adj. which means "peppered" or... Read More »
Pancarré
Sliced bread; also, a packaged bread used for canapés and sandwiches when there is a preference for regularity of shape over flavor and... Read More »
Pancetta
The section taken from the fat belly or cheek of a pig, consisting of alternating layers of fat and lean tissue. It can be rolled, aged, salted or... Read More »
Pancotto
Bread soup, literally "cooked bread"; usually contains bread, olive oil, and... Read More »
Pandolce
Similar to Pannettone, but much more dense; a traditional Genoese Christmas... Read More »
Pandoro
Type of pound cake widely sold at Christmastime, along with... Read More »
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