Cacciatore

usgb/ˈkɑːtʃəˌtɔːrɛ/
noun

A dish prepared with meat and vegetables, especially chicken, cooked in a sauce that includes tomatoes and herbs, reflecting a rustic Italian style.

I made chicken cacciatore for dinner last night.
Visual representation of "cacciatore" - A dish prepared with meat and vegetables, especially chicken, cooked in a sauce that includes tomatoes and herbs, reflecting a rustic Italian style.

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Culinary Tradition

‘Cacciatore’ invokes traditional Italian cooking and is loved for its hearty, rustic appeal.

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Many people enjoy cacciatore as comfort food at family gatherings.
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Cultural Connotation

The word evokes images of Italian countryside and rustic kitchens.

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Cacciatore reminds us of home-cooked meals shared with loved ones.
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Usage in Menus

When ordering in authentic Italian restaurants, recognize the difference between cacciatore and other meat dishes.

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A good restaurant will have authentic cacciatore that stays true to traditional recipes.
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