Everyone knows some of the best wines out there come from Italian vineyards! Our wines range all the way from Tuscany and Veneto, down to Puglia, Sicily and many more regions. Ask us for help with food pairings and tasting information to find the perfect red, white or rosé for you. Of course we offer the classic delight of a warm, fruity Amarone, waiting for you in store! Pan roasted Sea bream fillet with Datterini tomatoes, capers, Taggiasche olives with Swiss chard and slow roasted Sicilian red peppers 380kcal Some cheeses do not require refrigeration, however it’s up to you. I normally keep cheeses in the refrigerator and I take them out earlier to be enjoyed at room temperature as an appetizer with a Prosecco, after a dinner with fruit, or any other occasion. Its wide daily use has made tomato sauce a staple of Italian cuisine. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals, making them precious for vitality, growth and organic balance. It has anti-infection and anti-toxic properties. Tomato sauce is easy to digest if prepared simply, without adding any condiments, except for a pinch of salt (so look at the list of ingredients if you don’t make your own passata). The sauce obtained from cooking the tomatoes is used for a large number of pasta dishes.

Olive Oil: It's safe to say I could not live without a good olive oil not only is it beautiful to cook with it's GOOD FOR YOU. I use it for everything but you have to bare in mind that you should have a really good quality one for salads, topping dishes and dipping crusty bread into then have an everyday oil for sauteing and cooking. Fruity and a little tart, balsamic vinegar has such a versatile use. Think salad dressings, glaze for meat and fish, drizzle over your favorite appetizers. Try my Easy Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinaigrette.Cannoli are tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough filled with a sweet, creamy filling that usually contains ricotta – the popular Italian whey cheese. The ends of cannoli are sometimes sprinkled with chocolate, candied fruit, or nuts. Extra virgin olive oil, the king of all condiments, is by all means the most easily digested vegetable fat, and therefore suitable for people of all ages. Always go for extra virgin: it is the highest quality and most natural - virgin means the oil was made by simply pressing olives and extracting the juice. It is the only cooking oil that is made without the use of chemicals and industrial refining. Along with onion and garlic, extra virgin olive oil is the basis of sauces in Italian cuisine and often replaces animal fats of butter or lard. Its fruity, bitter, pungent taste add a delicious flavor to any dish, from pasta to meats, from seafood to vegetables. Polenta: When it comes to polenta you can get two types fast cook polenta that's ready in 5 minutes or traditional polenta that takes around 30 minutes to cook. I absolutely love serving polenta with stews and sauces dishes such as meatballs. You can also let it set and use it to build lasagna type dishes, gnocchi or top bakes with it. Top Tip: I prefer traditional polenta the texture and taste is 100x better so it's worth the extra time and effort! At the pantry there is a collection of oils and vinegars from varying locations, including beautiful Sicily. Derived from various olives, you can have your taste of each oil before you make your decision, and every age of balsamic – or of course treat yourself to varying types for different occasions! Whether it’s for cooking, dressings, or just a drizzle, there’s an olive oil for you here.

Roasted guinea fowl stuffed with prosciutto di Parma, lemon zest, thyme and mascarponeon pagnotta bruschetta, with Swiss chard and portobello mushrooms The Italian Pantry is a beautifully presented delicatessen full of authentic food products brought to you all the way from bella Italia! From cooking ingredients like pastas and sauces, to sweet treats like cannoli – there is a full range of exciting products to get your hands on and sink your teeth into. In the Italian pantry you would also find preserved food, in cans or jars. Tuna ( Tonno) in olive oil is great in a salad with cannellini beans and scallions, or even in a pasta sauce with fresh tomatoes and Capers. If I cannot make my own tomato sauce from scratch using fresh tomatoes, I will buy canned organic tomatoes, preferably San Marzano, whole and peeled, a can or two of tomato puree, and tomato paste in a tube, if available, it’ll last longer than the one in the can. My family’s Italian pantry. Growing up in a small Italian seaside town, I was often asked by my mother or grand-mother to get on my bicycle and go shopping at their favorite Alimentari, a grocery store located 3 miles away.Mixed leaf salad with fresh goat’s cheese, datterini tomatoes, cucumber, mint, basil and aged balsamic vinegar 98kcal Coffee is another staple of the Italian pantry that very few people in Italy won’t have it on their kitchen shelves. Often when someone’s visiting, you would offer them a caffè, made with ground espresso beans in a stove-top moka. Younger Italians have succumbed to the fast espresso machines using pods and capsules, nonetheless making a perfect caffè every time. Other delicacies Wine (Vino) is another important Italian pantry essential as it’s used extensively in many sauces and main dishes. You should keep both red and white as well as a bottle of dry Marsala wine. Set in our grounds, The Summer House is a unique, charming hidden gem opening its doors to you for the first time. Following the winding path past the architectural plants and Koi ponds of our Japanese garden, The Summer House is a character cottage nestled in a secluded spot. Entering the property, the house opens up to a vaulted ceiling and glass elevation leading on to a large balcony that wraps around the house.

Get a fresh Basil (Basilico) plant if you can find it, when you add Pine nuts (Pinoli), olive oil and cheese you will make pesto, or use the fresh leaves for your marinara sauce or a Caprese salad with mozzarella and tomatoes. Pappardelle con ragù di manzo -Fresh pasta with slow-cooked beef in Chianti and San Marzano tomatoes 373kcal Still dreaming of the amaretti from that beautiful Tuscan artisanal bakery? That’s why we bring them to you! The pantry has many sweet Italian treats like cannoli, amaretti and Baci to remind you of your travels. And of course we can’t forget the Gluten Free options too – you’ll find all the same delights made without wheat in our Gluten Free section. Recently Vincotto has been gaining popularity among the culinary world. Unlike vinegar, Vincotto is, as the name indicates, cooked wine. It’s also used as a final flavoring to mostly sweet dishes but it can go well with pork and other white meat. Canned Food And to make sure these easy Italian recipes are always available to me, there are several ingredients that I always keep in my pantry. And I know you're busy too. That's why I made this post specifically for you. So next time you go grocery shopping, don't forget to add the following ingredients to your list. That way you'll never be short of ingredients for easy Italian recipes.Breadcrumbs (Pan grattato) are normally used to coat meat and vegetables when frying or sauteing and also when creating meatballs, meatloaf, or other stuffings. They’re often combined with other herbs and spices but you can make your own using dry Italian bread and adding your own flavorings such as dry oregano, thyme, and rosemary.

Yes, Garlic should be in your Italian pantry as well, as it’s an essential ingredient for many recipes, especially the ones from Central and Southern Italy. Rarely garlic is cooked together with onions, but there are exceptions, especially in the U.S. Keep the garlic well aerated and in a cool place. Onion In the local dialect, sporcamuss means ‘dirty mouth’. The unusual name highlightsthe fact that it’s pretty much impossible to bite into one without getting cream and sugar all over your mouth and face. Don’t forget to grab a napkin! Cornmeal flour is used to make polenta. You can also get a pre-cooked polenta that comes in plastic rolls. It’s delicious when sliced and sauteed or grilled with cheese and other toppings.There are so many choices, I suggest that you try a few small samples first. I usually buy local fresh mozzarella, ricotta and mascarpone, but Parmigiano Reggiano or others must be from Italy. Caffè