Famous specialties
of Lombardy and Milan

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Osso Buco

This internationally renowned dish is veal shank braised with tomato, onion, stock and wine, then topped with Gremolata, a garnish made with parsley, garlic and lemon rind. The choicest morsel in Osso Buco ("hole in bone") is the cooked marrow clinging to the hollow of the bone.

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Risotto alla Milanese

Rice is in its fullest glory when used to prepare this popular saffron colored and flavored side dish.

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Costoletta alla Milanese

A breaded veal chop that is similar to its more famous offspring, the Wiener Schnitzel of Austria and Germany.

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Frito Misto

A "mixed fry" of various meats or seafood.

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Minestrone

A soup, thick with rice and/or pasta and vegetables. (Liguria also claims credit for creating this specialty.)

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Zuppa Pavese

A consomme with a whole poached egg.

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Panettone

A dried and candied fruit studded yeast cake enriched with eggs and butter. Now popular throughout Italy, especially at Christmas time.

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