The history of Italian cuisine is truly a rich melting pot of regional and intercontinental fare. The Italian history books credit the compilation of the oldest cookbook ever written to the Roman, Apicius, thought to be written between the 4th and 5th centuries, A.D. It is a comprehensive compilation of many recipes and methods of food preparation interwoven with an explanation of the importance of food to the Roman culture. Amongst Italian restaurants Orlando, there is only one that truly provides an authentic Italian fine dining experience: Christini’s Ristorante Italiano. At Christini’s, you will be able to savor foods from […]
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Your Italian Sauce Guide
If you are a pasta aficionado, you are very aware that the type of sauce that accompanies your pasta shape is critical to the enhancement of the pasta itself. Many regions in Italy have become well-known by the pasta they produce and, accordingly, so have the sauces they have developed. To experience the delicate balance between sauce and pasta is to experience the fine dining Orlando offers at Christini’s Ristorante Italiano. Here is a quick guide to some of the most popular sauces and the suggested accompanying pasta to help you choose the perfect dish for you. Pomodoro sauce is […]
The Top 10 Rules of Italian Cooking
There are so many misconceptions about Italian cooking here in the states, almost too many to mention. If you want to prepare an authentic Italian meal at home, you should buy the freshest ingredients possible, and you should be ready to follow the rules that follow. If you are seeking a truly authentic Italian meal prepared for you in true Italian fashion, then a visit to restaurant row Orlando will bring you to the only Italian restaurant you need to visit: Christini’s Ristorante Italiano. So, here’s a list of the top ten rules when planning, cooking, serving, or enjoying an […]
Italian Fall Favorites
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 […]
10 Staples for the Respectable Italian Kitchen
When considering what might comprise a well-stocked Italian kitchen, there are so many choices that came to mind. In an effort to keep this realistic, simple, and relatively inexpensive, the list was pared down to these ten staples from your best Italian Orlando restaurant, Christini’s Ristorante Italiano. By maintaining the following items in your pantry, you will be able to prepare a host of many Italian dishes without making a special trip to the grocery store. Olive Oil: While it’s nice to have several kinds of olive oil on hand, a bottle of extra virgin olive oil will get you […]
