What are the most common seasonings/ingredients used in Italian food?

If I had to guess from watching "Lidia's Italy" TV series, carrots,
celery and a third item (I forget at the moment) are commonly used
together. Salt, oregano and basil also get used in a lot of her
recipes.

What else? I'm just interested in what would be commonly used
ingredients, not a list of everything that MIGHT be used for a special
dish or region of Italy. Think of it as a "Top 10" list :-) I'm
trying to get an idea of what I might want to keep around the kitchen.

TIA, John

"Yes" > wrote in message
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> What are the most common seasonings/ingredients used in Italian food?
>
> If I had to guess from watching "Lidia's Italy" TV series, carrots,
> celery and a third item (I forget at the moment) are commonly used
> together. Salt, oregano and basil also get used in a lot of her
> recipes.
>
> What else? I'm just interested in what would be commonly used
> ingredients, not a list of everything that MIGHT be used for a special
> dish or region of Italy. Think of it as a "Top 10" list :-) I'm
> trying to get an idea of what I might want to keep around the kitchen.
>
> TIA, John

You left out onions. Thyme is often used too. And rosemary.

On Fri, 4 May 2012 07:40:02 +0000 (UTC), "Yes" >
wrote:

>What are the most common seasonings/ingredients used in Italian food?
>
>If I had to guess from watching "Lidia's Italy" TV series, carrots,
>celery and a third item (I forget at the moment) are commonly used
>together. Salt, oregano and basil also get used in a lot of her
>recipes.
>
>What else? I'm just interested in what would be commonly used
>ingredients, not a list of everything that MIGHT be used for a special
>dish or region of Italy. Think of it as a "Top 10" list :-) I'm
>trying to get an idea of what I might want to keep around the kitchen.

Garlic and squid testicles.

On May 4, 12:40*am, "Yes" > wrote:
> What are the most common seasonings/ingredients used in Italian food?
>
> If I had to guess from watching "Lidia's Italy" TV series, carrots,
> celery and a third item (I forget at the moment) are commonly used
> together. *Salt, oregano and basil also get used in a lot of her
> recipes.
>
> What else?

garlic, thyme, and marjoram

Fennel seeds and bulbs.

Yes wrote:

> What are the most common seasonings/ingredients used in Italian food?
>
Here's a recap of the seasonings you (Julie Bove and Pandora) listed:
basil
carrots
celery
garlic
hot chili pepper
olive oil
onion
parsley
oregano
rosemary
salt
thyme
tomatoes
wine

Thanks,
John

On 2012-05-05, Yes > wrote:
> Yes wrote:
>
>> What are the most common seasonings/ingredients used in Italian food?
>>
> Here's a recap of the seasonings you (Julie Bove and Pandora) listed:
> basil
> carrots
> celery
> garlic
> hot chili pepper
> olive oil
> onion
> parsley
> oregano
> rosemary
> salt
> thyme
> tomatoes
> wine

What? No sage?

nb

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On 5/5/2012 8:50 AM, notbob wrote:
> On 2012-05-05, > wrote:
>> Yes wrote:
>>
>>> What are the most common seasonings/ingredients used in Italian food?
>>>
>> Here's a recap of the seasonings you (Julie Bove and Pandora) listed:
>> basil
>> carrots
>> celery
>> garlic
>> hot chili pepper
>> olive oil
>> onion
>> parsley
>> oregano
>> rosemary
>> salt
>> thyme
>> tomatoes
>> wine
>
> What? No sage?
What? No black pepper?

Cheryl wrote:

> On 5/5/2012 8:50 AM, notbob wrote:
>> On 2012-05-05, > wrote:
>>> Yes wrote:
>>>
>>>> What are the most common seasonings/ingredients used in Italian food?
>>>>
>>> Here's a recap of the seasonings you (Julie Bove and Pandora) listed:
>>> basil
>>> carrots
>>> celery
>>> garlic
>>> hot chili pepper
>>> olive oil
>>> onion
>>> parsley
>>> oregano
>>> rosemary
>>> salt
>>> thyme
>>> tomatoes
>>> wine
>>
>> What? No sage?
> What? No black pepper?

What? No fennel?

Bob