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Cibo occidentaleWestern Food

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Cibo occidentale: Western Food vocabulary guide

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pizza

Pizza
pizza Pizza
/ˈpittsa/

Abbiamo ordinato una pizza sottile per cena.We ordered a thin-crust pizza for dinner.

brownie

Brownie
brownie Brownie
/ˈbrauni/

Ha messo un brownie nella scatola del pranzo.She packed a brownie in her lunchbox.

costine al barbecue

BBQ Ribs
costine al barbecue BBQ Ribs
/koˈstine al ˈbarbekju/

Le costine al barbecue erano tenere e affumicate.The BBQ ribs were tender and smoky.

cucina occidentale

Western Cuisine
cucina occidentale Western Cuisine
/kuˈtʃina ottʃidenˈtale/

La cucina occidentale usa spesso pane, carne e salse cremose.Western cuisine often includes bread, meat, and creamy sauces.

pasta

Pasta
pasta Pasta
/ˈpasta/

Ha scelto la pasta con salsa di pomodoro.He chose pasta with tomato sauce.

quesadilla

Quesadilla
quesadilla Quesadilla
/kezaˈdilja/

Abbiamo condiviso una quesadilla di pollo con salsa.We shared a chicken quesadilla with salsa.

pollo arrosto

Roast Chicken
pollo arrosto Roast Chicken
/ˈpollo arˈrosto/

Il pollo arrosto riempiva la cucina di un profumo caldo.Roast chicken filled the kitchen with a warm aroma.

risotto

Risotto
risotto Risotto
/riˈzɔtto/

Lo chef mescolava il risotto finché diventava cremoso.The chef stirred the risotto until it turned creamy.

lasagna

Lasagna
lasagna Lasagna
/laˈzaɲɲa/

Hanno cotto una lasagna con strati di formaggio e ragù.They baked a lasagna with layers of cheese and meat sauce.

insalata

Salad
insalata Salad
/insaˈlata/

Ho aggiunto pomodori e cetriolo all'insalata.I added tomatoes and cucumber to the salad.

fish and chips

Fish and Chips
fish and chips Fish and Chips
/ˌfiʃ ən ˈtʃips/

Il fish and chips è un piatto britannico classico.Fish and chips is a classic British meal.

tacos

Tacos
tacos Tacos
/ˈtakos/

Abbiamo preparato tacos con manzo, lattuga e formaggio.We made tacos with beef, lettuce, and cheese.

purè di patate

Mashed Potatoes
purè di patate Mashed Potatoes
/puˈrɛ di paˈtate/

Il purè di patate stava benissimo con il pollo arrosto.Mashed potatoes went well with the roast chicken.

patatine fritte

French Fries
patatine fritte French Fries
/pataˈtine ˈfritte/

Le patatine fritte erano calde e croccanti.The fries were hot and crispy.

baguette

Baguette
baguette Baguette
/baˈɡɛt/

Ha comprato una baguette fresca in panetteria.He bought a fresh baguette from the bakery.

fagioli al forno

Baked Beans
fagioli al forno Baked Beans
/faˈdʒɔli al ˈforno/

A colazione abbiamo mangiato fagioli al forno sul pane tostato.We ate baked beans on toast for breakfast.

zuppa di vongole

Clam Chowder
zuppa di vongole Clam Chowder
/ˈdzupːa di ˈvoŋɡole/

La zuppa di vongole era densa e saporita.The clam chowder was thick and rich.

bistecca

Steak
bistecca Steak
/bisˈtekka/

La bistecca era cotta al sangue.The steak was cooked medium rare.

hamburger

Hamburger
hamburger Hamburger
/ˈamburɡer/

Ha ordinato un hamburger con formaggio extra.He ordered a hamburger with extra cheese.

spaghetti

Spaghetti
spaghetti Spaghetti
/spaˈɡetti/

Gli spaghetti sono facili da cucinare con il sugo di pomodoro.Spaghetti is easy to cook with tomato sauce.

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