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The image above shows the entire continent of Europe with Southern Europe picked out in red. According to the United Nations, Southern Europe is formed from fourten states: 1: Albania; 2: Andorra; 3: Bosnia and Herzegovina; 4: Croatia; 5: Greece; 6: Italy, 7: Macedonia, 8: Malta, 9: Montenegro, 10: Portugal, 11: San Marino, 12: Serbia, 13: Slovenia and Spain. |
Italy, offilicially Repubblica Italiana the Italian Republic is a Parliamentary Republic situated in the region of Europe that the United Nations defines as 'Southern Europe'. Italy has been the home of many European cultures, such as the Etruscans and the Romans, and later was the birthplace of the movement of the Italian Renaissance. Italy's capital Rome has been the center of Western Civilization, and is the center of the Catholic Church. Although the Catholic Church is no longer the official religion of Italy it still plays an important part in the country's political affairs (mostly due to the present of Vatican City and the Holy See in Rome). Italian is the cuntry's official language. Italy is the world's seventh largest economy and it is a foundig member of the European Union and is also a member of the G8, the Council of Europe, the Western European Union, and the Central European Initiative. Italy is also considered as one of the 'Great Powers'. Italy has one of the longest written culiary histories in Europe, beginning with the writings of the Romans and extending throug the Medieval Period to modern times. Italian cuisine is considered one of the world's great cuisines. |
| Abacchio alla Cacciatora Origin: Italy | In ovis hapalis (Boiled Eggs and Pine-nuts) Origin: Roman | Pepones et Melones (Water and Honey Melons) Origin: Roman |
| Aka Involtini di Salvia (Sage and Anchovy Fritters) Origin: Tuscany | In perdice (Boiled Partridge) Origin: Roman | Pepperoni Pizza Origin: Italy |
| Aliater ius in mullos assos (Red Mullet in Fennel and Mint Sauce) Origin: Roman | In porcello lactante (Pork Chops with Sauce) Origin: Roman | Perdicem cum pluma (Sauce for Wood Pigeon) Origin: Roman |
| Aliter Assaturas (Another Sauce for Roast Meat) Origin: Roman | In Struthione elixo (Boiled Chicken) Origin: Roman | Phthois (Pastry Rounds) Origin: Roman |
| Aliter cucumeres (Cucumber with Fennel Seed) Origin: Roman | In Vitulinam Elixam (Boiled Veal) Origin: Roman | Pisam Vitellianam sive fabam (Butter Beans in a Herb Sauce) Origin: Roman |
| Aliter Dulcia (Another Kind of Dessert) Origin: Roman | Isicia ex sphondylis (Prawn Rissole) Origin: Roman | Pisces Scorpiones Rapulatos (Fish with Turnips in Saffron Sauce) Origin: Roman |
| Aliter haedinam sive agninam excaldatam (Lamb Stew) Origin: Roman | Isicia Omentata (Roman Burgers) Origin: Roman | Pistachio Gelato Origin: Italy |
| Aliter in cervum assum iura ferventia (Plum Sauce for Venison) Origin: Roman | Itrion (Sesame Biscuits) Origin: Roman | Pizza alla Marinara Origin: Italy |
| Aliter in grue vel in anate vel in pullo (Roast Duck with Damson Sauce) Origin: Roman | Ius candidum in ansere elixo (Boiled Goose with Cold Sauce) Origin: Roman | Pizza Giardiniera Origin: Italy |
| Aliter ius in pisce elixo (Fish Cooked in its Own Juice) Origin: Roman | Ius diabotanon in pisce frixo (Fish in Herb Sauce) Origin: Roman | Pizza Neapolitana Origin: Italy |
| Aliter pisam sive fabam (Broad Beans or Split Peas) Origin: Roman | Ius in lacertos elixos (Boiled Mackerel with Sauce) Origin: Roman | Pizza Quatro Stagione (Four Seasons Pizza) Origin: Italy |
| Aliter Salacattabia (Bread Salad) Origin: Roman | Ius in pelamyde assa (Sauce for Tuna) Origin: Roman | Polenta Cake Origin: Sicily |
| Alter Haedinam Sive Agninam Excaldatam (Steamed Lamb) Origin: Roman | Ius in pisce rubellione (Sauce for Sea Bream) Origin: Roman | Polenta Pizza Base Origin: Italy |
| Amia (Roman Fish in Vine Leaves) Origin: Roman | Ius in thynno elixo (Salt Tuna with Sauce) Origin: Roman | Pompeiian Pizza Origin: Roman |
| Aper ita conditur (Roast Pork in Celery Seed Sauce) Origin: Roman | Krea Tarikhera (Ham in Red Wine Sauce) Origin: Roman | Porcellum Flaccianum (Suckling Pig) Origin: Roman |
| Aubergine and Lamb Pizza Origin: Italy | Kydonion syn Meliti (Honeyed Quinces) Origin: Roman | Potato Pizza Base Origin: Italy |
| Avocado and Ham Pizza Origin: Italy | Kykeon (Barley Water) Origin: Roman | Prawn, Sweet Cicely and Tomato Risotto Origin: Italy |
| Bagna Caôda (Anchovy Dipping Sauce) Origin: Piedmont | Ladyfingers Origin: Italy | Prosciutto and Basil Pizza Origin: Italy |
| Basyniai (Walnut and Fig Cakes) Origin: Roman | Laganophake (Lentil Stew) Origin: Roman | Psoai (Pork in Piquant Sauce) Origin: Roman |
| Beef Ragú Origin: Italy | Lasagne al Forno Origin: Italy | Pullum elixum cum cucurbitis elixis (Aniseed Chicken) Origin: Roman |
| Betaceos Varronis (Beets à la Varro) Origin: Roman | Lenticula (Roman Spicy Lentils) Origin: Roman | Pullum Frontonianum (Chicken a la Fronto) Origin: Roman |
| Betas (Beetroot with Leeks in Wine) Origin: Roman | Leporem farsilem (Stuffed Roast Hare with White Sauce) Origin: Roman | Pullus Farsilis (Chicken with Liquid Filling) Origin: Roman |
| Boboli Pizza Crust Origin: Italy | Leporem Farsum (Stuffed Hare) Origin: Roman | Pullus Vardanus (Chicken à la Varus) Origin: Roman |
| Boletinos Artos (Mushroom Bread) Origin: Roman | Lepores (Hare in Sweet Sauce) Origin: Roman | Pultes Iulianae (Julian Pottage) Origin: Roman |
| Bucellae cum Lacte Caprino (Goats' Milk Sauce) Origin: Roman | Libum (Diced Cheese Bread) Origin: Roman | Rhodomeli (Rose Honey) Origin: Roman |
| Butterless Garlic Baguette Origin: Italy | Libum (Sacral Bread) Origin: Roman | Rich Sweet Cakes Origin: Roman |
| Calabrian Pizza Origin: Italy | Linguine with Chanterelles and Leeks Origin: Italy | Risotto All Accetostella (Risotto with Sorrel) Origin: Italy |
| Calzone Origin: Italy | Liver Oxyrhynchus Origin: Roman | Roast Pork with Fennel Seed Origin: Italy |
| Carnes Vaccinae (Beef Casserole) Origin: Roman | Lucaniae (Lucanian Sausages) Origin: Roman | Roast Vegetable and Goat's Cheese Pizza Origin: Italy |
| Caroetae frictae (Fried Carrots) Origin: Roman | Mackerel with Chanterelles and Red Pepper Sauce Origin: Italy | Roman "Christmas Pudding" Origin: Roman |
| Carotae et pastinacae (Carrots Sautéed in Peppered Wine Sauce) Origin: Roman | Mango Gelato Origin: Italy | Sarda ita fit (Stuffed Sardines) Origin: Roman |
| Cassata alla Siciliana Origin: Sicily | Marinara Pizza Origin: Italy | Sauce Verte Origin: Italy |
| Cauliflower in a Celery Mint Sauce Origin: Roman | Maza (Barley Cake) Origin: Roman | Scillas (King Prawns) Origin: Roman |
| Cecina (Chickpea pancake) Origin: Roman | Medallions of Veal with Morel Sauce Origin: Italy | Scone Pizza Base Origin: Italy |
| Cheesy Garlic Baguette Origin: Italy | Mel et caseum (Honey-sweetened Cheese) Origin: Roman | Sea Bass with Chanterelle Mushrooms Origin: Italy |
| Chicken Florentine Pizza Origin: Italy | Minutal marinum (Seafood Fricassee) Origin: Roman | Sekanjabin Origin: Roman |
| Ciabatta Bread Origin: Italy | Mixed Bell Pepper and Red Onion Pizza Origin: Italy | Shellfish Forcemeats Origin: Roman |
| Ciabatta Lambada Origin: Italy | Mixtura cum Caseo (Soft Cheese with a Herb Purée) Origin: Roman | Sicilian Baked Fish Origin: Italy |
| Ciabatta Pizza Origin: Italy | Mixtura cum Nucibus (Hazelnuts with Herb Purée) Origin: Roman | Single-layer Calabrian Pizza Origin: Italy |
| Cochleas lacte pastas (Milk-fed Snails) Origin: Roman | Montpelier Butter Origin: Roman | Sorbetto al Limone (Lemon Sorbet) Origin: Italy |
| Conchicla Cum faba (Beans in the Pod with Coriander Sauce) Origin: Roman | Moretum (Garlic and Herb Pâté) Origin: Roman | Sorrel Pesto Origin: Italy |
| Coriander Cheesy Garlic Baguette Origin: Italy | Mulled Mead Origin: Roman | Sourdough Pizza Crust Origin: Italy |
| Cucumeres (Braised Cucumbers) Origin: Roman | Mulsum Origin: Roman | Spaghetti alla Carbonara Origin: Italy |
| Cucurbitas more Alexandrino (Alexandrine Squash) Origin: Roman | Mushrooms Florentine Origin: Italy | Spaghetti with Sun-dried Tomato and Garlic Pesto Origin: Italy |
| Cum faba (Green Beans in a Coriander Sauce) Origin: Roman | Mushrooms Risotto Origin: Italy | Special Pizza Tomato Sauce Origin: Italy |
| Cymas et cauliculos (Cabbage Shoots) Origin: Roman | Mussels with Lentils Origin: Roman | Spicy Meatball Pizza Origin: Italy |
| Dates Alexandrine Origin: Roman | Mustacei (Must Rolls) Origin: Roman | Spinach and Parmesan Soup Origin: Italy |
| Dodra (Nine-part Sauce) Origin: Roman | Mykai (Mushrooms in Honey) Origin: Roman | Spinach and Ricotta Pizza Dough Origin: Italy |
| Dulcia Domestica (Home-made dessert) Origin: Roman | Myma (Baked Plaice) Origin: Roman | Steaks Origin: Roman |
| Egg Sponge with Milk Origin: Roman | Mymia (Nut Cake) Origin: Roman | Streptikos Artos (Plaited Bread) Origin: Roman |
| Eggs Florentine Origin: Italy | Oa Pnikta (Poached Egg in White Wine) Origin: Roman | Stuffed Dates Origin: Roman |
| Embractum Baianum (Baian Stew) Origin: Roman | Oat Pizza Base Origin: Italy | Stuffed Mushrooms Lucchese Origin: Italy |
| Enkhytoi (Roman Honey Cakes) Origin: Roman | Olivarum Conditurae (Olive and Celery Tapenade) Origin: Roman | Sun-dried Tomato and Garlic Pesto Origin: Italy |
| Epityrum (Olives with Herbs) Origin: Roman | Olusatra (Celery with Raisin Sauce) Origin: Roman | Tagenitai (Pancakes) Origin: Roman |
| Erebinthoi Knakosymmigeis (Chickpeas in Saffron) Origin: Roman | Orange Sorbet Origin: Italy | Tagliatelle alla Bolognese Origin: Italy |
| Erebinthoi syn Xeroi Tyroi (Chickpeas with Cheese) Origin: Roman | Osso Bucco alla Milanese Origin: Italy | Thorion ex Oryza (Goats' Cheese with Rice in Vine Leaves) Origin: Roman |
| Florentine Pizza Origin: Italy | Ova spongia ex lacte (Honey Omelette) Origin: Roman | Thorion Tarikhous (Mackerel-stuffed Vine Leaves) Origin: Roman |
| French Bread Pizza Origin: Italy | Ova spongia ex lacte (Pancakes with Milk) Origin: Roman | Tiropatinam (Boiled Custard) Origin: Roman |
| Garlic Baguette Origin: Italy | Oxypori Composito (Salad Dressing) Origin: Roman | Tomato and Basil Sorbet Origin: Italy |
| Gelato di Fragola (Strawberry Gelato) Origin: Italy | Oxyporium (Oxyporium Salad Dressing) Origin: Roman | Tomato Sauce for Pizza Origin: Italy |
| Gelato di Mascarpone con le Violette (Mascarpone Gelato with Violets) Origin: Italy | Palathai (Fig Cakes) Origin: Roman | Traditional Bread Dough Pizza Base Origin: Italy |
| Glires (Stuffed Doormouse) Origin: Roman | Pan-roasted Chicken with Gorgonzola Chanterelles Origin: Italy | Traditional Gelato Origin: Italy |
| Glykinai (Wine Cakes) Origin: Roman | Parsley Cheesy Garlic Baguette Origin: Italy | Triple Chocolate Gelato Origin: Italy |
| Grilled Chanterelles with Lemon, Sweet Chillies and Wild Greens Origin: Italy | Patellam ex holisatro (Artichokes Cooked in Herbs) Origin: Roman | Twice-baked Potatoes with Pesto Origin: Italy |
| Gruem vel anatem (Crane or Duck in Spiced Gravy) Origin: Roman | Patina de piris (Pear Souflée) Origin: Roman | Tybaris (Celery with Vinegar) Origin: Roman |
| Gustato pro Caro (Sauce for Meat) Origin: Roman | Patina de pisciculis (Soufflée of Small Fish) Origin: Roman | Tyropatinam (Baked Custard) Origin: Roman |
| Gustato pro Ovis (Sauce for Eggs) Origin: Roman | Patina de Sabuco (Elderberry Souflée) Origin: Roman | Tyros Dia Koskinou (Cheese and Honey) Origin: Roman |
| Gustum de praecoquiis (Starter with Apricots) Origin: Roman | Patina solearum (Patina of Sole in a Herb Sauce) Origin: Roman | Tyros eis Halmen (Pickled Cheese) Origin: Roman |
| Hapalos Artos (Soft Bread) Origin: Roman | Patina zomoteganon (Fish Fillets with Leek and Coriander) Origin: Roman | Vanilla Gelato Origin: Italy |
| Herbed Onion and Anchovy Pizza Origin: Italy | Pears with Cinnamon and Wine Origin: Roman | Venison Osso Bucco Origin: Italy |
| In mitulis (Mussels) Origin: Roman | Penne alla Carbonara Origin: Italy | Vitellina fricta (Fried Veal) Origin: Roman |
| In ostreis (Oysters) Origin: Roman | Peperoni and Smoky Bacon Pizza Origin: Italy | Wild Mushroom and Walnut Pizza Origin: Italy |
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