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Soups and Appetizers / Le Zuppe e Gli Antipasti
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| ITALIAN | ENGLISH |
|---|---|
| le acciughe all'ammiraglia | fillets of anchovy in olive oil and lemon |
| l’acquacotta | vegetable soup |
| l’affettato misto | mixture of salamis |
| l’arancino | rice ball filled with meat and cheese |
| il brodo | broth |
| la bruschetta | toasted bread topped with diced tomatoes |
| i calamari fritti | fried squid |
| la caponata siciliana | eggplant and tomato stew |
| il caprese | mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, and olive oil |
| il carpaccio | raw beef very thinly sliced |
| la focaccia | flat bread |
| i funghi imbottiti | stuffed mushrooms |
| la giardiniera | pickled vegetables |
| l’insalata di cetrioli | cucumber salad |
| l’insalata di frutti di mare | seafood salad |
| l’insalata mista | mixed salad |
| l’insalata di pollo | chicken salad |
| l’insalata di pomodoro | tomato salad |
| la maritata | cabbage, escarole, and sausage soup |
| la mesciua | chick peas, beans, and wheat soup |
| il minestrone | thick vegetable soup |
| la peperonata | peppers sautéed with oil and capers |
| i pomodori ripieni con riso | tomatoes stuffed with rice |
| la stracciatella alla romana | parmesan cheese and egg drop soup |
| la pasta e fagioli | pasta and beans in broth |
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