Italian cuisineOnline version Regional variety by ALBERTO 1 In many Italian markets, fresh local ________ are used to prepare simple traditional dishes. a produce b dumplings c dairy products d stews 2 Italian cheeses and butter are popular ________ in both cooking and baking. a produce b dairy produce c dairy products d milky products 3 In the north, families often cook warm ________ during the cold winter months. a broth b cutlets c stews d sauces 4 Some regions make small ________ filled with cheese, herbs, or meat a sample b dumplings c beadsticks d couscous 5 Restaurants in Italy often serve fried ________ as a tasty main dish. a dumplings b cutlets c staples d game 6 Pasta, rice, and bread are important ________ of the Italian diet. a dumplings b soups c stews d staples 7 Italian meals often start with crunchy ________ served with olive oil. a aubergines b hazelnuts c breadsticks d dumplings 8 In rural areas, hunters sometimes use ________ to prepare rich, traditional dishes. a game meat sauce b game sauce c meat sauce d game meat 9 Pasta is usually served with a tomato or meat ________ made with fresh herbs. a sauce b broth c soup d stews 10 A good risotto always starts with a flavorful ________ to give it a rich taste. a broth b sauce c stews d soup 11 In Sicily, some dishes include ________, which reflects the island’s North African influence. a anchovies b couscous c capers d pistacho 12 Traditional holiday desserts in Italy often use ________ to add color and sweetness. a citrus fuits b candied fruits c raisin ruits d marzipan fruits 13 Barolo is produced in ... a Piedmont b Apulia c Sicily d Tuscany 14 Pinot Grigio is produced in ... a Piedmont b Lombardy c Friuli Venezia Giulia d Tuscany 15 Primitivo is produced in ... a Tuscany b Friuli Venezia Giulia c Sicily d Apulia 16 Nero D'Avola is produced in ... a Sicily b Apulia c Tuscany d Piedmont 17 Prosecco is produced in ... a Piedmont b Veneto c Lombardy d Tuscany 18 Amarone is produced in ... a Friuli Venezia Giulia b Lombardy c Veneto d Piedmont