Culinary Journey: ITALY
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
Ciao,
Food is a very important part of Italian culture and life. The
people of Italy take great pleasure in sharing a good meal that is
made with top quality seasonal ingredients, freshly sourced and
simply prepared.
Italian food is made from the heart and is bursting with
passion. Cheese, wine and coffee are a major part of Italian
cuisine as well as pasta. Pasta includes noodles of various
lengths, widths and is categorized in two basic styles; dried and
fresh. Dried pasta varieties most commonly found in New
Zealand are listed below:
When most people think of Italian food, they generally think of
pasta and pizza. Here at Gregg's, we have a
wonderful repertoire of Italian delights that we think
they are too good to keep a secret.
For a truly authentic meal pop an Italian opera CD in the stereo
and start your journey with an antipasto platter of salami,
prosciutto, ham, olives, figs, marinated
mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, roasted peppers, premium cheeses
and slices of fresh bread, or treat your guests to
bruschetta with a selection of tantalising toppings
including:
Warm Lamb and
Rocket
Tomato
Prosciutto, Blue Cheese and Walnut
Following this make your main meal choice from the list below
and remember to serve along side garlic bread or Rosemary and
Olive Focaccia. It is wise to mention here that it is
common for Italian meals to have between 3 and 6 courses, including
2 dessert courses, hence why traditional Italian meals are served
on smaller plates!
Bacon and Mushroom
Carbonara
Basil
and Garlic Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breast
Classic Beef Lasagne
Classic Napoletana
Gregg's Spaghetti
Bolognaise
Italian Country Chicken
Casserole
Macaroni Cheese
Meatballs with Spicy Tomato
Sauce
Mixed Mushroom and
Chicken Risotto
Oven Baked
Courgette and Tomato Risotto
Spaghetti with
Rocket, Parmesan and Chilli
Spicy Tomato Soup
Tuna Bake
The first dessert course should be a selection of cheese and
fruits, then it's onto Dolche, the second dessert course with
something a bit more substantial such as Tiramisu. Tie up the evening with Gregg's Espresso
Roast Instant Coffee served with Choc and Nut
Spiced Biscotti and don't forget to finish with a glass of
limoncello liquor. Not only does it taste delicious, it is
said to help the digestive process.
Impress your friends and family tonight with delizioso,
authentic and fresh home cooked Italian cuisine.
