Italian+Foods

= = Italy 

How it all Started...
media type="custom" key="9345600" align="right"Italian cuisine started being well known in 1533. Ancient Romans originated the cuisine and found inspiration in Asia Minor. Catherine de’ Medici went to France to marry King Henri the 2nd in 1533 and brought expert Italian chefs with her. The chefs later shared there secrets with the rest of the country. The Arabs introduced spinach, almonds, rice and spaghetti during the 12th century.

Meals
I have made Olive Bruschetta, Classic Chicken Parmesan, and Anisette cookies.

Olive Bruschetta:
First, chop parsley and basil. Cut cloves of garlic in half and place place down on a oiled pan to roast. Place olives, chopped herbs and roasted garlic in a food processor. Lightly toast Italian bread. Spread the olive mix on to the bread.

For the Sauce:
Chop onions and tomatoes. Put the tomatoes and onions in a pot with ground beef. Pour chicken broth into the mixture. Let it simmer for 3 hours.

For the Chicken:
Wash and dry chicken.

Coat chicken in egg and then in bread crumbs. Pan fry the chicken for about a minute a side. Place chicken in a pan and cover with cheese and sauce and bake.

Anisette Cookies:
Beat eggs, milk, butter, and sugar together.

Add sifted flour and a little anisette. Put on a pan and bake.

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