Glossary

Q

q.b. (quanto basta) a term used in recipes to mean "as needed," or "to taste"; literally "as much as is enough"

quadretti small, square egg pasta generally used in broth

quaresima The period of time in the liturgical calendar known as Lent, meals that are served during the quaresima are by necessity meatless and spare.

quartiretto roast young goat, stuffed with vegetables

quattro stagioni This term literally means "four seasons" and is usually applied to a kind of pizza with four distinct toppings. Although these toppings can vary, they usually include artichokes, pancetta, and mushrooms.

** Glossary created with the help of "Dictionary of Italian Cuisine", written by Maureen B. Fant and Howard M. Isaacs. (The Ecco Press: New Jersey, 1998).