I love to cook. My specialty is Italian cuisine. Do you like Italian food?
I love Italian! Do you like pasta dishes, or something different?
I love it all! I especially love the simplicity of many dishes. Some have only two to four main ingredients.
I didn't know that! Personally I love the cured meats - prosciutto, all that kind of thing
Those are wonderful! I love that pasta, vegetables and fish are a major part of the cuisine.
Mmm, I absolutely adore fresh fish
Italian cook generally rely on the quality of their ingredients as opposed to elaborate preparation.
That would make sense - so many wonderful ingredients are available in Italy. 
Yes, and the have influenced many cuisines around the world, chiefly the United States.
I know how popular pizza is in the US!