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Italian Foods & Traditions

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The spirit of the Italian people is expressed in their foods and wines as well as in their music and art.  From early Roman times, Italy has had a reputation for find food and wine.  Italian cookery became internationally famous during the Renaissance.   At that time, French cooks went to Italy to learn the art of cooking.Each province has its own characteristic dishes which are determined in part by climate and location.  Learn more about these peoples and their foods and traditions with this booklet.             Item # (I001)
   

Italian Cookbook
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Here's a sample recipe:

Polenta
(6 - 8 servings)

1 C yellow corn meal
1Qt boiling salted water or stock
2 TBS butter
2 C rich hash of leftover meat or fish
3 TBS grated Parmesan cheese

 Sprinkle corn meal slowly into boiling liquid, stirring constantly until there are no lumps.  Continue cooking over slow heat or in double boiler about 30 minutes or until the corn meal leaves the sides of the pan easily.  Add butter during cooking.  Pour out on a hot platter in a ring.  Fill the center with hot hash.   Sprinkle the mush thickly with Parmesan cheese.

 

 
 
 
 

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