Fall in Italy is a phenomenal gastronomical experience. You can savor the taste of the fall harvest and the most authentic Northern Italian cuisine at Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, the best of fine dining Orlando! The Italian autumn harvest is typically abundant with squash, pumpkin, chestnuts, mushrooms, and truffles, just to name a few of the items celebrated at this time of the year. The Spaniards are credited with being responsible for introducing pumpkins to southern Italy, and they have been integrated into Italian cuisine ever since. Whether roasted, pureed, or sautéed, the sweet flesh of pumpkin is a staple in […]
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Find the Perfect Olive Oil for Your Meal
It may surprise you to know that the flavors and viscosity of olive oils are as diverse as the regions that produce them. Selecting an appropriate olive oil to prepare a dish requires a basic knowledge of the differences that exist in the pressing of the olives. Tasting and experimentation will help you narrow the field and find your favorites. As one of best Italian restaurants Orlando, Christini’s Ristorante Italiano prepares each dish with the perfect olive oil to enhance your dining experience. Whether you are a novice at purchasing olive oil or are planning to expand your pantry selections, […]
The Proper Antipasti Platter
At our fine dining Orlando restaurant, the antipasti platter is one of most popular offerings. Some people call it antipasto, while some mispronounce it as antipasta. The plural is actually antipasti. It means a delicious pre-meal sampling of the finest in cured meats, cheeses, olives, peppers, pepperoncini, artichokes, mushrooms, anchovies, pickled vegetables, and assorted other goodies. A really well-orchestrated antipasti platter will set the tone for the courses to follow. Of course, a nice crusty loaf of bread must accompany this delicious appetizer offering. In most Italian homes, a formal antipasti course is usually reserved for special occasions and holidays. […]
How to Grow Your Own Italian Herb Garden
Have you ever purchased a bunch of fresh basil or parsley only to use a small amount for your recipe, toss it in the fridge, and then throw it out when it’s gone bad because you forgot about it? How many times do you reach for the easy dried herbs, but are disappointed by the flavor of your dish? Growing your own fresh herbs is very simple to do and doesn’t require a large amount of space. The taste and quality of your food is elevated to new levels with the addition of herbs you have grown yourself and picked […]
The Origins of Polenta
For many chefs and gourmet cooks, Apicius is the source from which all Roman recipes began. Estimated to have been written in either the very late fourth or early fifth century A.D., it’s a chronicle of recipes that includes instructions on curing meat, making wine and a host of other interesting facts. The ancestry of many of today’s popular dishes by the best Italian Orlando restaurant trace back to this gastronomic compilation. The Etruscan diet was hugely comprised of a farro porridge or gruel called puls. While farro is a nut-flavored grain in the wheat family, puls was made from mashed […]
