italian specials
Crepe:
Thin cooked pancake, made from eggs, !our, and milk ( rice, coconut or soy milk can
be substituted instead of regular milk). Instead of eggs you can use a egg substitute
or use a small cup of fermented yogurt and pinch of yeast, let it sit for a hour before
making into thin pancakes.
Fettuccine:
Pasta in ribbon shape.
Olivada:
Blend of olive oil with olives, parsley, garlic, cherry tomatoes, fennel bulbs,
cucumbers, processed to a chunky consistency and mixed with herbs.
Pesto:
A type of Italian sauce made with garlic, pine nuts, basil leaves and herbs. Commonly
used with pasta.
Porcini mushroom:
A type of mushroom with a nutty !avor that is common in Italy and parts of Europe.
Risotto:
Traditional Italian dish of rice cooked in broth to form a creamy consistency.
Provolone cheese:
Italian soft smoked cheese.
Panini:
Italian word for bread. It is a type of pressed and grilled sandwich.
Glossary
http://www.TheAlkalineDiet.org
