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Cuisine of Italy

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Italian cuisine is characterized by its flexibility, its range of ingredients and its many regional variations. It is an important element of the Italian lifestyle, and mainly reflects the rural culture and history of the many peoples of the country.

Table of contents
1 Dishes and Recipes
2 Italian Cuisine Ingredients
3 Italian Herbs and Spices

Dishes and Recipes

Antipasti

Italian soup and sauce recipes

Italian Breads & Pizza

Bread and Pizza recipes

Pasta varieties - (over 650)

Pasta dishes

Italian Fish

Italian Meats

Italian Wine

Italian cheeses

Italian Desserts and pastry

Italian Coffee (Caffè)

Famous Italian dishes

Italian Cuisine Ingredients

Italian Herbs and Spices

See also: cuisine and the Wikipedia Cookbook