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Zabaione
- a rich Italian custard made by beating egg yolks until they
are lemon-colored, then adding sugar and Marsala.
Zest -
the thin, brightly colored, outermost skin layer of citrus fruit
which contains flavorful aromatic oils and is removed with the
aid of a zester, paring knife or vegetable peeler.
Ziti -
Italian for bridegrooms; used to describe large, slightly curved
tubes of pasta, similar to rigatoni.
Zucchini
- a moderately long cylindrical summer squash with smooth, dark
green skin with a slightly bumpy surface, creamy white-green
flesh and milk flavor; also known as a courgette (especially
in Europe).
Zuppa Inglese
- Italian version of the trifle.
Zwieback
- a biscuit or rusk that has been twice baked.
