Ingredient Guides

One of the many fresh herbs used in many Italian kitchens. The aromatic flavor of thyme complements Southern Italian sauces of hot peppers and eggplants, as well as being a primary herb in so

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“Salve!” is one of the most common ways to greet someone in Italy – more or less the equivalent to “Hi!” in the United States. The Italian word for sage, salvia,

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Cooking with Canned Tomatoes Canned tomatoes are easily one of the most valuable items in your pantry, but which tomatoes work best in your recipe? Do you need fresh tomatoes to make a gre

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All About the Best Olives An Introduction to Olives The olive has such a long and beloved history in the Mediterranean that, to an Italian, olive trees almost seem holy. From t

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All About Sun-Dried Tomatoes A Sweet Discovery Who knew that allowing juicy ripe tomatoes to dry in the heat of sunlight would turn them into such a stunning antipasto and ingredient

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This plump, green olive is known for its large size and pimento filling. Like the Spanish Manzanilla, the Queen is a common olive that hails from the region of Sevilla. ORIGINAndalucia,

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All About Italian Desserts In Italy, il dolce is not only a sweet way to end a lunch or dinner—it’s also the way many Italians start their day. The term dolci literally means &ldq

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All About DeLallo Tomato Passata What is Passata? Passata is simply puréed, strained uncooked tomatoes… that’s it. There are no fillers and no distractions. Just 100% t

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All About DeLallo Squeeze Basil Pesto Topping DeLallo Basil Pesto Topping is a fresh, flavorful, ready-to-use condiment featuring handpicked Ligurian basil, a kiss of garlic and nutty Parmesa

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All About Cream Sauces A thicker, creamier way to enjoy your pasta… Sauces are the foundation of every cuisine—a culinary truth lusciously demonstrated in both French and Italia

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All About Bruschetta It’s not just toast. Bruschetta has been around for a long, long time. Where it started simply and humbly as toasted bread rubbed with olive oil and garlic, brus

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10 Fast Facts You Never Knew About Pizza In the spirit of National Pizza Month, we want to share with you some pizza knowledge. From thin crust and deep dish to margherita and “the w

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