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What is Primo?
Pronounced /PREE-moh/
Definition
Primo is the first course of a traditional Italian meal, commonly pasta, rice or soup.
It usually follows antipasto and comes before the secondo.
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What can I use instead of dry white wine in a recipe?
Replace dry white wine with an equal amount of chicken stock plus 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or white wine vinegar per 1/2 cup. Dry vermouth is a straight 1:1 swap, and for risotto, stock plus a splash of vinegar works perfectly.