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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.
