Although called Italian dressing, this is an American recipe consisting of a mixture of water, oil, vinegar or lemon juice, sugar, salt, and a variety of herbs and spices such as black pepper, garlic, onion, oregano, thyme, basil, parsley, fennel, dill, etc..

To cut food length wise into long, thin strips.

to place something forcefully

The primary protein in milk which coagulates when rennin is added, and is a major component in cheese.