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Article: Venite da noi per un pranzo piu o meno elegante; "come over for a fairly fancy dinner party" - as photographed in Italy. (recipes)
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- October 1, 1990
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Dining in Italy proceeds at a leisurely pace, with ample time to savor several courses, each deserving of its own place in the meal.
Duplicate the experience in your home with these dinners we sampled in Italy. Two come from southern Italy, near Rome, and one comes from the north, near Milan. The dishes are uncomplicated and easy to achieve in a Western kitchen; many can be made ahead.
To serve the meals in traditional Italian style, present each course separately on its own dish, starting with antipasto. Follow with the first plate, which often includes pasta or rice; then offer the second plate, which usually consists of a small piece of meat, fish, or ...