Italian Meats

Italian meats offer the high protein, lean eating consumer a new way to prepare food that is no longer boring or repetitive. There are so many Italian meat dishes to choose from, it could be months before you are eating the same recipe again. Many people today are eating higher amounts of protein and they are finding there is only so many ways to prepare it. If you look to cultural cooking you will find that the Italians know how to make any dish spicy and great. The key is to know what types of meats to get, how to prepare them, and how to rotate them so that you never get bored.

The Lean Red Meat

Meat Casseroles

When it comes to Italian meats, red meat is always a favorite. From sauces to the main dish, the Italians love to eat beef. The problem consumers have today is the fatty aspects that beef can have. The best way to make sure that your beef is kept lean and healthy is to cook it Italian style. Always be sure that the beef you buy is lean or has most of the fat removed. This will keep your main dish lower in fat content and calories. There are a variety of ways you can set to prepare this meat. It will depend on whether or not it is the main dish or going into a sauce. Main course meat dishes can be cooked just right as to seal in flavor without sealing in the fat.

Why Fish

Fish is one of the best ways to get in your daily protein without worrying about fat. Fish is extremely lean. Fish is also the one meat that many people do not like to cook as they never know how to prepare it right. All Italian meats are usually cooked in an array of herbs and spices, but for fish lovers there is nothing better than a properly prepared Italian fish dish. You will have the option to boil, bake, or lean fry the fish of your choice. No matter how you choose to cook it, the herbs will be the way to your heart and taste buds. Depending on what type of fish you plan to serve, you can find hundreds of favorite Italian recipes online to help you get the right flavor. Depending on the fish and region, there may be several ways to prepare the same fillet.

For Chicken Lovers

For those who are looking for something leaner than red meat, but are not fond of fish, chicken is the best option. When it comes to using Italian meats, you will find that chicken is used quite a bit. There are many traditional meals prepared with chicken as well as new Italian dishes that are made healthier by substituting beef for poultry. To find the best poultry dressings and recipes it is best to look in an Italian cookbook where you can see how each piece is prepared and what spices you may need. Some herbs used in chicken recipes need to be fresh and if you plan to use dried you may need to find the equivalent amount before using.

Italian Meats

Anna Fiori writes food related articles for the Italian Traditional Food website at http://www.italiantraditionalfood.com

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