Here are the definitions for the letter "s"

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S.Q. (secondo quantitá)

Literally, "according to quantity"; term appearing on menus in lieu of price for variable-quantity items, such as those ordered from the buffet

Saba

A grape syrup commonly produced in Emilia-Romagna by boiling and reducing white grape must. It is used to make thirst-quenching drinks as well as sweet toppings for desserts.

Sage

(Salvia Officinalis) is not an ingredient that you see often in the US when it comes to cooking. It is native of the Mediterranean lands but can be easily grown at home. Sage is an astringent, anti-spasmodic, antiseptic, uterine stimulant, and a carminative. It is said to relax peripheral blood vessels, and had a number of other uses. It is excellent when cooking meats, in olive oil, etc.

Sagne (pl.)

Short broad strips of pasta made from chickpea or spelt flour; knickname for lasagna

Sagne chine

The Calabrese version of lasagne, sagne chine are stuffed with a combination of ground pork, fresh peas, diced mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, and sliced hard-boiled eggs.

Salami

A cured sausage.

Salami, Salumi

Soprosata, Italian Dry Salami (Napoli); Capicola/Coppcola.

Sale

Salt

Salsa di pomodoro

Tomato sauce.

Salsicce

Sausages.

Salt

Salt is a mineral, can be mined from sea or mine, rock salt, sea salt.

Saltimbocca

'Jumpo in the mouth'. Veal with ham and sage.

Saltimbocca

A classic Roman dish that consists of slices of veal topped with prosciutto and a leaf of sage and held together by a toothpick. The meat is sautéed in butter until golden then deglazed with white wine. Saltimbocca literally means "jump in your mouth."

Salto , al

Sautéed, lightly-fried

Salume

Salt pork.