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Svezzato is the Italian term for "weaned", in cooking, it refers to weaned baby lamb or newly born pig used for food. Young pigs, so good pig roasters in the Philippines taste better

Sfoglia rovesciata refers to the Italian orange upside-down cake

Sfogliatelle means many folds or leaves, similar to the many layers created by puff pastry dough.

Sfogliatella is referring to a typical Italian cake made of puff pastry filled with ricotta Cheese and candied fruit.

Salvia is the Italian word for sage which is a favorite in Tuscany, like the popular Salvia fritta (fried sage).

Sugo is the Italian term for sauce or gravy (also called intingolo), when based on cooked meat which is often used with pasta.

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