Pizza Word Search
Pizza, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the ingredients, dishes, and flavors of a food topic sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: PIZZA, MARGHERITA, CALZONE, FOCACCIA, BRUSCHETTA, PASTA, RISOTTO, LASAGNA, PESTO, MOZZARELLA, PARMESAN, BASIL.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Pizza word list, defined
- PIZZA /ˈpiːtsə/ · noun
- A baked dish of Italian origin, typically made with a crust of bread dough, topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various other ingredients. Related: pie, flatbread, calzone, focaccia.
- CALZONE /kælˈzoʊni/ · noun
- A calzone is an Italian turnover made from pizza dough, folded over a filling of cheese and other ingredients such as meats or vegetables, then baked. It is essentially a sealed, half-moon-shaped pizza. Related: turnover, stuffed pizza, panzerotti.
- FOCACCIA /fəˈkɑːtʃiə/ · noun
- A flat Italian yeast bread of Ligurian origin, baked in a shallow pan and typically brushed with olive oil, often topped with salt, herbs, or other flavourings. Related: flatbread, fougasse.
- BRUSCHETTA /bruːˈskɛtə/ · noun
- An Italian antipasto consisting of slices of bread that are grilled or toasted, rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil, and typically topped with ingredients such as diced tomatoes, basil, or other savoury mixtures. Related: crostini, antipasto.
- PASTA /pɑːstə/ · noun
- A type of food made from a dough of flour and water, often served with a sauce. Pasta is a staple of Italian cuisine. Related: noodle, macaroni, fettuccine, lasagna.
- RISOTTO /riːˈzɒtoʊ/ · noun
- A dish made from arborio rice, typically cooked in a flavorful liquid such as broth or wine, and often served as a main course. Related: paella, pilaf, grain, casserole.
- LASAGNA /ˈlæzənə/ · noun
- A type of wide, flat pasta made from layers of dough, typically served with a tomato-based sauce and melted cheese. A dish made with layers of pasta, sauce, and cheese, baked in the oven. Related: cannelloni, fettuccine, macaroni, pasta.
- PESTO /pɛstoʊ/ · noun
- A sauce made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, originating from Genoa, Italy. It is often used to flavor pasta dishes. Related: sauce, condiment, garnish, seasoning.
- MOZZARELLA /mɒˈtʃɛləzə/ · noun
- A type of Italian cheese made from cow's milk, often used on pizzas and in caprese salads. Related: provolone, parmesan, feta, ricotta.
- PARMESAN /ˈpɑrmɛzən/ · noun
- A type of Italian cheese, often grated over pasta dishes, salads, and other foods. It is known for its nutty, slightly sweet flavor. Related: cheddar, mozzarella, feta, gouda.
- BASIL /ˈbæzəl/ (UK), /ˈbeɪzəl/ (US) · noun
- An aromatic herb of the mint family, with sweet-smelling leaves used fresh or dried as a culinary seasoning, especially in Italian and Southeast Asian cooking. Also, a cultivated plant of the genus Ocymum/Ocimum. Related: herb, seasoning, sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum.
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