A truffle, of which there are both white (bianco) and black (nero).

Anchovy.

Smoked; used to refer to smoked meats and fish. Agrodolce: Sweet and sour. Al Dente: Italians cook pasta "al dente," which means "to the tooth," meaning that it sti [..]

A little something that is served before the meal, or as an appetizer.

Loin of pork.

A tomato sauce flavored with chili to make it spicy (Giada's Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce).

Means "twice-cooked" and refers to a type of cookie for which the dough is cooked twice: usually first in a log, which is then sliced; the slices are cooked again until dry and crisp [..]

Steak, usually beef, but can also refer to pork or veal.

Means a bite-sized piece of food. You're likely to see it referring to small balls of fresh mozzarella cheese.

Intensely flavored dried mullet or tuna roe, cut into thin shavings for use in salads and pastas.