Italian cuisine as a national cuisine known today has evolved from centuries of social and political change. Its roots can be traced back to 4th century BC through to the introduction of notable chefs such as Maestro Martino who cooked an elegant refined Italian cuisine. The cuisine significantly changed with discovery of the New World helped shape much of what is known as Italian cuisine today with introduction of items as potatoes, tomatoes, bell pepper and maize, which are all central parts of the cuisine but were not introduced in scale until the 18th century.Ingredients and dishes vary by region. There are many significant regional dishes that have become both national and regional. Many dishes that were once regional, however, have proliferated in different variations across the country in the present day. Cheese and wine are also a major part of the cuisine, playing different roles both regionally and nationally with their many variations and Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) (regulated appellation) laws. Coffee, and more specifically espresso has become highly important to the cultural cuisine of Italy.

Italian food on Discovery flight

While sipping a glass of cool, sparkling white wine, casually munching on some "crescenti" (salty flakes of fried dough), your eyes wander on the menu trying to concentrate themselves on the most promising offers for the coming meal. It's a hard choice: just for starters there are vegetable pies, stuffed zucchini, tomatoes or onions, the...

The new Pizza Express Spin Doctor Francesco Vitetta wants to employ more Italians to give an more Italian touch to the menu and service. "More Italians in an Italian food chain!" "People in Naples are very passionate about food and I am confident I can raise the standards quite quickly" says Francesco, who, at 27, could easily pass for a student.

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A selection of over 25 dishes to choose from to prepare a wonderful romantic dinner for your loved one. Videos are broken down into categories. Video recipes are all easy to follow and prepare. Make a wonderful Slow Roasted Lamb Shanks with Garlic and Rosemary and some yummy Gelato or Tiramisu. Enjoy.