Abruzzese

A term used to describe a variety of food tastes, methods of preparation, food products, food dishes, wines, and liqueurs that come from the Abruzzo region of Italy. Commonly referred to as "all'abruzzese" or "d'Abruzzo" some of the foods assoicated with Abruzzo include Abruzzese cheeses, pasta, pasta sauces, soups (Minestrone Abruzzese), fresh produce such as small red peppers (peperoncino or diavoletto), and meats that may include pork, lamb, poultry or cured meats are all examples of well-known foods from this area. Abruzzese sausages, hams and salamis are typically seasoned to create spicy flavors.