ITALY NATIONAL KITCHEN
Bartolomeo Scappi courtyard birds rather than game. Recipes include lesser cuts of meats
personal chef to Pope Pius
V such as tongue, head and shoulder. The third volume has recipes for
fish in Lent. These fish recipes are simple, including poaching, broiling, grilling and frying after
marination. Particular attention is given to seasons and places where fish should be caught. The
final volume includes pies, tarts, fritters and a recipe for a sweet Neapolitan pizza (not the current
savory version, as tomatoes had not been introduced to Italy. However, such items from the New
World as corn (maize) and turkey are included.
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Some of the regional cuisines
Each area has its own specialties, primarily at regional level, but also at provincial level. The
differences can come from a bordering country (such as France or Austria), whether a region is