ITALY, FRANCE, AND GERMANY Flashcards
Italy:
Foundation of Italian cuisine, focusing on grains, legumes, and regional produce.
Ancient Rome
Italy:
Integrated ingredients like tomatoes, maize, and cocoa from the _____________ and ___________
Middle East and the Americas
Italy:
Refined cooking flourished under the Medici family, elevating food as an art form.
Renaissance
Italy:
Rich ragù
Bologna
Italy:
Birthplace of pizza.
Naples
Italy:
Core Ingredients
Olive oil, tomatoes, cheese, and cured meats.
Italy:
Arabic-inspired flavors.
Sicily
Italy:
Saltless bread due to medieval trade disputes.
Tuscany
Italy:
Based on pasta, fish, fruits, vegetables, cheese, cold cuts, wine, pizza, and coffee.
Mediterranean Style
Italy:
Especially in Italian-American cuisine
Global Influence
Italy:
Naples-origin thin crust, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil (Italian flag colors).
Pizza Margherita
Italy:
Roman spaghetti with eggs, Pecorino Romano, pancetta, and black pepper.
Pasta Carbonara
Italy:
Pasta layers with Bolognese sauce, béchamel, and Parmesan cheese.
Lasagna
Italy:
Milan-origin creamy rice with saffron and butter.
Risotto alla Milanese
Italy:
Venetian dessert of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cocoa powder.
Tiramisu
Italy:
Dense Italian ice cream with fresh ingredients and lower fat content.
Gelato
Italy:
Sautéing onions, carrots, and celery for sauces and soups.
Soffritto
Italy:
Browning meat/vegetables for flavor (e.g., Osso Buco).
Searing (Rosolatura)
Italy:
Low heat cooking for deep flavors (e.g., Bolognese sauce).
Simmering (Cottura Lenta)
Italy:
Cooking pasta and mixing with sauce using pasta water.
Boiling and Tossing (Pasta Cottura)
Italy:
Grilling meats, vegetables, and seafood with olive oil and herbs.
Grilling (Grigliare)
Italy:
Used for lasagna, focaccia, and roasted dishes.
Baking (Cottura al Forno)
Italy:
For arancini, fritto misto, and zeppole
Frying (Frittura)
Italy:
Slow cooking in liquid (e.g., braised beef or veal).
Braising (Brasatura)
Italy:
Adding flavor by infusing oils, broths, or creams with herbs and spices.
Infusing (Infusione)
Italy:
Techniques for desserts like tiramisu.
Whipping and Folding (Montare e Incorporare)
France:
Foundation of French culinary traditions
Medieval Feasts
France:
Refined elegance inspired by Italian culinary arts.
Renaissance Influence
France:
Escoffier and others solidified France’s culinary reputation
Classical Period