italian cuisine

anchovies

artichokes

basil

beef

bell peppers

capers

cheese: mozzarella, Parmesan, pecorino, ricotta

chicken

eggplant

fennel

fish

garlic

grappa

greens

honey, esp. in desserts

lemon, esp. in desserts

Marsala

mascarpone, esp. in desserts

mushrooms

nuts

olive oil

olives

orange and orange zest, esp. in desserts

oregano

pancetta

parsley

pasta

pork

prosciutto

red pepper flakes

rosemary

rum, esp. in desserts

saffron

sage

sausage

shellfish

spinach

thyme

tomatoes and tomato sauces

veal

vinegar: balsamic, red wine

wine

zucchini