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| Meseta | A large plateau in Spain |
| Chorizo | A dark, spicy sausage. |
| Cocido | A thick soup made with beef, lamb,ham,vegetables, poultry, and chorizo. |
| Tapas | Spanish apetizers |
| Paella | A Spanish rice dish |
| Pulses | Spanish term for dried beans, lentils,and chickpeas. |
| Churro | A thin, fried pasry ofteneaten for breakfast in Spain. |
| Iberian | Spain and Portugal form this peninsula. |
| Granita | Light sherbet flavored with fruit or coffee. |
| Gelati | Italian ice cream. |
| Gnocchi | Dumplings. |
| Polenta | Cornmeal porridge. |
| Crauti | Sauerkraut. |
| Cenci | A bow-shaped Italian fried pastry. |
| Kebabs | Skewered meat, poultry, or fish with fruits or vegetables. |
| Baklava | Greek pastry made with honey, phyllo, and nuts. |
| Feta | A crumbly Greek sheese made from goat's milk. |
| Phyllo | Paper-thin pastry. |
| Cena | Spanish word for supper. |
| Pasta | Paste made from wheat flour that is dried into many shapes. |
| Ouzo | Strong, anise-flavored spirit. |
| Del Pueblo | Foof of the Spanish people. |
| Olive Oil | This replaces butter in most Spanish recipes. |
| Salsa Verde | A sauce that contains large amounts of parsley. |
| Banderillas | Colorful tapas served on long toothpicks. |
| Gazpacho | A popular Spanish soup made of pureed vegetables. |
| All-I-Oli | Garlic mayonnaise. |
| Flan | Caramel custard. |
| Al dente | Pasta is always served this way in Italy. |
| Risotto | Popular Italian rice dish. |
| Mortadella | An Italian sausage made with beef and pork. |
| Zabaglione | Fluffy egg custard. |
| Antipasto | The appetizer course that often begins an Italian meal. |
| Pastitsio | Baked Greek dish made of lamb, cheese, and custard. |
| Moussaka | Grek dish made by layering eggplant, lab,and cheese. |
| Bullfighting | Part of some Spanish celebrations. |
| Tortillas | Spanish omelets filled with potatoes, onions, eggplants. |
| Spanish desserts | Rice pudding, flan,and sponge cake are examples of these. |
| Comida | Main Spanish meal of the day; it's served in the midafternoon. |
| Merienda | A light Spanish snack of cakes and cookies or bread and jam. |
| Wine | Spanish national drink. |
| Caffe Espresso | A rich, dark, Italian coffee. |
| Minestras | Soups which are a specialty of Northern Italy. |
| Pizza | Mozzarella cheese and tomatoes are key ingredients in this Neapolitan dish. |
| Soffritti | Lightly fried onions with other vegetables and meat. |
| Minestrone | Popular Italian vegetable soup. |
| Tavernas | Cafes that serve as public meeting places in Greece. |
| Avgolemono | Popular Greek saucemade with egg yolks and lemon juice. |
| Festa Dei Morti | All Souls' Day in Italy |
| Easter | The most important religious holiday in Greece. |
