What doesItalian foodmean to American diners?
Comforting classics, heavy oncheese and pasta,probably come straight to mind.
It kind of took a similar path withChinese food," Susi explained.
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Susi explained that the basic dish has origins in Italy, but as a vegetarian dish.
“Eggplant Parmigiana does exist.
“But no, not the chicken, not the veal.
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But you know, still got to be professional and execute a great one.”
Tutto Italia Ristoranteexecutive chefRenzo Barcattaexplains that in Italy, pasta and meat are served as separate courses.
Rarely will you see a Veal Parmigiana on a menu in Italy.
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They don’t believe in masking the veal.
“I love a good clams casino.
Essentially this dish came about by someone trying to recreate their hometown dish.
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“Let’s take chicken marsala for instance,” says Susi.
If you go to Italy or Sicily, chicken Marsala does not exist.”
In fact,Hawaiian pizzawhich is made with ham and pineapple was invented in Canada!
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First, the portions are way smaller.
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