Ingredient Guides

A celebrity of the Greek olive world, the tart and tangy Calamata can be spotted a mile away (well, not really) by its deep purple hue and distinct almond shape. Entertaining with Greek mezz

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Whether black, green or red (yes, red!), the Italian Bella di Cerignola is a “beaut” of an olive, enormous in size and irresistible in flavor. We recommend these mild, buttery oli

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A key player in the olive oil business, the Arbequina olive is small in size but big in flavor. Notably, these Spanish gems can be anywhere from pink to burnt orange in color, adding some int

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The more mature sibling of the green Amfissa, this ripe Greek olive is a beloved component of Mediterranean entertaining and a tasty gourmet addition to a number of kitchen creations—fr

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Niçoise-style Coquillo olives are small in stature and characterized by brown to black skin. The olive has a thin, soft flesh that is

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An Ode to Olives You know here at DeLallo HQ, we always have reason to celebrate. But today is unique because we have three reasons! It’s not only Friday, not only the first

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During the warmest months of the year, its time for fresh, leafy greens and raw salads – what Italians call “verdure” or greens. In this article, we journey through a hearty

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The Low-Down On the Italian Meatball | Meatball Recipes and More Did you know that the iconic Italian plate of spaghetti and meatballs dish isn’t actually true to Italian tradition? In

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How To: Choose the Right Pasta Shape Selecting the perfect cut of pasta for your pasta sauce is like uniting the two in marriage. Here are some tips to creating the perfect union! Shape Up

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How To Choose Olive Oil Choosing an olive oil at the grocery store can be a daunting task, but if you follow some basic principles you will find the freshest and the best offered.

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Tiramisu, Italy’s “Pick Me Up” Dessert Tiramisu quite literally means, “a pick me up.” One of Italy’s most popular, Tiramisu is a rich treat blendin

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In the Middle Ages, if you found yourself in the enviable position of being summoned by the Pope, or a king or a princess, you most certainly would not go empty-handed—a most valuable g

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