| Italian food is one of the most delicious cuisines in the | | | | Olives and olive oil feature in many recipes from Italy. |
| world and Italian dishes like pizza are famed all over | | | | Olives are healthy because they are high in |
| the globe. In order to make the best Italian dishes, it is | | | | antioxidants and monounsaturated fatty acids. They |
| important to have some knowledge about typical | | | | are good for both your cholesterol level and your |
| ingredients. | | | | heart. Extra virgin olive oil has the same health benefits. |
| This will help you to choose the right ingredients to | | | | Extra virgin olive oil is made from the first press of the |
| make Italy's top dishes and it will also give you the | | | | olives and is the best quality of olive oil. You can also |
| ability to create your own dishes by combining these | | | | get seasoned olive oil, which adds a nice flavor to |
| delicious ingredients like a seasoned chef. | | | | marinades. You can drizzle a little olive oil over your |
| Sun-dried tomatoes are one of the nicest ingredients | | | | favorite pizza recipe to add flavor. |
| for cooking with. The best ones are marinated in garlic, | | | | Famous Italian Cheeses |
| oil, spices, and herbs and you can use them in | | | | Cheese features in many of Italy's dishes and there |
| dressings, pasta dishes, pizza recipes, and salads. You | | | | are various kinds of cheese to choose from. |
| can also get dry sun-dried tomatoes and you should | | | | Mozzarella is widely used because it melts so well. |
| slice these and keep them in olive oil for the best | | | | Combine mozzarella cheese with sliced tomatoes and |
| results. Canned artichokes are also great for pizza | | | | fresh basil leaves for a simple yet delicious salad. |
| recipes. Fresh artichokes are nice if you add some oil | | | | Mozzarella is also used as a pizza topping on many |
| to them, as well as salt and black pepper, and grill them | | | | different types of pizza. Bocconcini cheese is soft |
| over a charcoal fire for a smoky taste. | | | | mozzarella, which is not ripened. It comes in little balls |
| Have you tried prosciutto? This salt-cured, aged ham is | | | | and it is great for making pizzas, salads, and panini |
| thinly sliced and makes a nice addition to pizza and | | | | recipes. |
| pasta. You can also use it in sandwiches and to make | | | | Provolone cheese is semi-hard and the best provolone |
| canapes. Wrap a chicken breast in prosciutto for a | | | | cheeses come in sealed wax casings and tied with |
| delicious dinner. | | | | strings. This is a really flavorful cheese. Parmesan is an |
| Pesto sauce is made with Parmesan, pine nuts, basil, | | | | aged, grainy cheese that is nice grated over pasta |
| lemon juice, and garlic. It is wonderful with salad, pasta, | | | | dishes and risottos. You should use fresh grated |
| pizza and in sandwiches. You can also use it to top | | | | parmesan for the best results since ready-grated |
| fish or lamb for a taste of Italy. | | | | parmesan is not real parmesan. |
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