Accademico IELTS (Banda 8 e Superiore) - Cibo e bevande

food that contains little or no artificial substance and is considered healthy

alimenti integrali

a dish of small amount eaten before the main part of a meal, originated in Italy

antipasto

a light refreshment or snack, typically enjoyed around 11 a.m., often consisting of tea or coffee accompanied by biscuits, pastries, or similar small treats

spuntino di metà mattina, merenda delle undici

a junior chef learning and assisting in the kitchen under experienced chefs

commis, aiutante di cucina

a cooking technique that involves slow cooking meat in fat at a low temperature, resulting in tender and flavorful meat

confit, confitto

an occasion when a person drinks or eats excessively

abbuffata

a type of diet in which one avoids eating processed food to become healthier

mangiare pulito

a combination of either pickles, vegetables, spices, and herbs, that is used as condiment

chutney, confettura

someone who enjoys and knows about food and wine very much

buongustaio

a storage room for alcoholic beverages, primarily wine and ale, and sometimes provisions, including food

cantina, cellario

a cooking method that involves exposing food to heat, often over a fire or under a grill

grigliatura, brasatura

having to do with the preparation, cooking, or presentation of food

culinario