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Italian Food Company is a sensory experience. EAT, GAZE, and FALL in LOVE with the colors, sounds, flavors and connection to Italy. Our original recipes, like the sauces, meatballs, lasagna, parmigiana, pizza - all of those came from our own kitchens. Our recipes are simple and straightforward.
- Arancini. English meaning: Delicious fried rice balls. Plural: arancini or arancinis. Italian meaning: rice balls originating from Sicilian cuisine. Plural: arancini.
- Biscotti. This tasty word shares an origin with the British-English word “biscuit”. English meaning: a dense, twice-baked, oblong-shaped, almond cookie, often sold at coffee shops or meant to be dunked into dessert wines.
- Broccoli. English meaning: a green vegetable. Plural: mass noun but you will hear broccolis. Italian meaning: the same as in English. Plural: broccoli. The word we use in English is the Italian plural.
- Bruschetta. English meaning: toasted bread topped with olive oil, garlic, and very often diced tomatoes and cheese. Sometimes, the prepared combination of olive oil, garlic, and diced tomatoes alone is called “bruschetta”.
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- arrosto: a synonym for al forno used to describe the process of roasting something such as finocchi arrosti (roasted fennel) or a roast piece of meat such as arrosto di maiale (roast pork).
- arrosto morto: a pan roasting technique used for meats in which the meat is first browned in butter, oil or both and then braised in a small amount of liquid until tender.
- all’agro: characterized by dressing most typically a blanched vegetable in olive oil and some form of acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
- aromi: a selection of various herbs and seasonings such as garlic and ginger used to flavor many dishes.
- Buono!
- Che bontà!
- Squisito
- Buon Appetito
- È Delizioso
- Ottimo
- Eccellente
- Saporito
- Mangiamo!
- È Pronto
Also buona/buoni/buone This is the most important word you should learn to describe food that tastes good. You should use it to describe excellent foods, making sure to adjust based on if the food is masculine (buono), feminine singular (buona), masculine plural (buoni) or feminine plural (buone). To indicate that you really, really like something,...
Meaning “how good!”, you should use this phrase to share your enthusiasm for a dish. Use this for any food, masculine, feminine, plural or singular, no matter what you are eating. Che bontà! Potrei mangiare questo spezzatino tutti i giorni! How delicious! I could eat this stew everyday!
Also squisita/squisiti/squisite Meaning “excellent” or “exquisite” this is the best term to use if you are really blown away by a dish or food that someone has prepared for you. It’s most commonly used in exclamation right after trying something for the first time. È squisito questo pollo. Non l’ho mai visto preparato così. Posso chiedere la ricett...
You will hear this around the table quite frequently from friends, family and in restaurants right before you start your meal as a way to say “enjoy your meal”. Use it right after the food is served as people are about to dig in. Buon Appetito a tutti! Enjoy your meal everybody!
Also È Deliziosa/Sono deliziosi/Sono deliziose Another term to describe how delicious the food is, although it’s more commonly used to describe how wonderful a person is, Quella signora era deliziosa! (That woman was charming). To read more about how to say delicious in Italian, read Delicious In Italian – Italian Pronunciation + Audio. Wow, è deli...
Also Ottima/Ottimi/ottime Meaning “the best”, this term is commonly used in Italian to describe that whatever they are eating is simple at its best. Ottimi! Questi spaghetti sono perfetti conditi con questo sugo! The best! This spaghetti is perfect with this sauce!
Also eccellenti Meaning “excellent” to describe how good a food or meal is. This is not as commonly used as ottimo/buonissimo but you do hear it. Il pesce era eccellente stasera al ristorante. The fish was excellent at the restaurant tonight.
Also saporita/saporiti/saporite Meaning “flavorful”, this term may be used to indicate how well seasoned and tasty a dish is but unlike words like ottimo, it cannot be used standing alone. It must be used as an adjective. Le verdure sono molto più saporite quando sono fatte al forno. Vegetables are much more flavorful when roasted in the oven.
“Let’s eat!” is used when the food is ready and everyone should either start eating or head to the table. Mangiamo! Tutti a tavola per favore prima che si raffredda! Let’s eat! Everyone please come to the table before it gets cold!
Meaning “it’s ready” to let people know that the food or meal is ready. It’s often used in Italian households to call everyone to the table. When I prepare dinner at home, I always yell “It’s ready” and if the kids don’t come running my husband will give a second call “È pronto!” – usually one of them will get their attention! È pronto! Stasera man...
Feb 28, 2017 · A typical Italian menu is divided into antipasti (appetizers), primi (pasta first courses), and secondi (meat second courses), with contorni (sides) and dolci (desserts) at the end. Fancier restaurants with extensive menus may divide these sections into Terra (land) and Mare (Sea).
Mar 4, 2023 · Let’s go over: basic, important Italian food etiquette. step-by-step instructions on how and when to eat in Italy as the Italians do. how to order and pay for food in Italian. when to expect service at various restaurant options in Italy.
Principal Translations/Traduzioni principali. Inglese. Italiano. curtain n. (drapery for a window) tenda, tendina nf. Please open the curtain to let the sunlight in. Apri le tende e fa entrare un po' di luce. curtains npl.
