piccata
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of piccata
< Italian: a slice of veal cooked in this manner < French piqué, past participle of piquer to lard (meat), attach (ingredients) by pricking or puncturing, literally, to prick; pique 1, -ate 1
Example Sentences
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He recommends chicken piccata, a bright and acidic dish that’s heavy on butter, capers, lemon juice and lemon zest.
From Salon
The Italian-American menu offers a wide selection, from handmade pasta to classics like Piccata and Marsala, plus plenty of antipasti, Italian Wedding Soup, and more.
From Salon
The chicken piccata is great, and the people who own it are just wonderful people and so welcoming.
From Los Angeles Times
In Italian cuisine, it’s called piccata, which refers to a thin sliver of meat.
From Salon
This fall, Kravchuk has put her expertise into her debut cookbook, “Natasha’s Kitchen: 100+ Easy Family-Favorite Recipes You’ll Make Again and Again,” which includes dishes such as Salmon Piccata and Turkey Meatball Soup, and Crispy Bacon Jalapeno Poppers.
From Seattle Times
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