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Delicious! Used for cooking and in salads. Adds a great flavor to foods....This is rich Italian Olive Oil
Pros: taste, quality, versatility
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Have bought for years & since moving order online! Works well for my cooking needs!...Marca Verde has been a pantry staple for years. A well balanced ingredient of dressings, sautés, or whatever dish or cooking manner desired.
Pros: versatility, quality, flavor
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The perfect blend of olive oil, cashews, pine nuts and basil from Liguria, this pesto embodies the full flavor of Italy. Add to pasta, pizza, sandwiches, scrambled eggs or spread atop goat cheese on a crostini to create a fancy appetizer.
Located in the...Pros: basil pesto quality, taste
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Make delicious pasta dishes with this pasta from Morelli that is made with just two ingredients. Perfect with pesto alla trapanese on busy weeknights or with a long-simmered ragù on weekends. To make, boil for seven minutes.
The Morelli Pasta Factory...Pros: holds sauce well, delicious, versatile
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Great for everyday, adding steamed milk for a morning latte...and even more classically Italian when mixed with a little extra bold. Illy is the gold standard....Italian excellence
Pros: taste, smoothness, convenience
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Love the Italian style coffee...I lived in Florence for four years, and so appreciate the Italian style of Illy "forte" capsules....Real Italian Coffee...I am Italian and it is so difficult to find a good espresso in the US.
Pros: flavor, compatibility with nespresso machine, taste
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The wonderfully rich bouquet and perfect balance of sweet and sour make this classic a very versatile balsamic vinegar. It boasts the flavors of mature fruits, licorice and black pepper and has a good density. Aged in the barrels of the famous Giusti...
Pros: taste, quality, wonderful flavor
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Dense, with a pleasantly sweet aftertaste, this balsamic is perfect for barbecue meats, fish, cheese, fruit and more. Add directly to all your favorite foods as a thick and delicious sauce. It's obtained from sweet, sun-dried grapes and boasts flavors...
Pros: flavor, good quality, efficiency
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Add tangy notes to your favorite dishes with Giuseppe Giusti's delicious glaze. It comes in three delicious flavors—Classic, Fig and Truffle—all of which taste great on veggies, fish, meats and more.
The fig balsamic is creamy and delicate with sweet...Pros: versatile, good quality, concentrated
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Our Garlic, Herb and Parmesan infused olive oil is full of zesty garlic, bright herbs and bold parmesan; our infused oil is great for sauteing, drizzling on pasta and bread, or whisking into a vinaigrette.
Pros: versatile, tasty spread, solidifies in colder fridge
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The price of a simple meal was a couple of hundred dollars a plate but the chef said they used the freshest of ingredients and from the taste of the food they had created excellent recipes.
Pros: flavor, good quality, best quality
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Bella Cucina's most popular pesto and one of Oprah's favorite things combines artichoke hearts at their peak and the richness of olive oil + Parmesan cheese. A truly universal addition to dishes like pasta, chicken, toast and more.
In the early 90s, Alisa...Pros: taste, pairing with food and wine, availability
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Really good mix when you don't want to find all of the ingredients. Feeds about 3-4 people. Directions are a little off as it says to cook for 5 minutes.
Pros: good mix, feeds 3-4 people, convenient
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Primo Italian coffee...This tastes exactly like it would in espresso does in an Italian cafe
Pros: smooth, taste, freshness
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Remind me the espresso in the Italian bar....finally real italian coffee
Pros: taste, convenience, consistency
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If you want the best results, use quality ingredients!...Given the cost of butter, eggs and other baking ingredients, it's useless to save money on flavoring.
Pros: quality, flavor, versatility
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italian coffee...Coming from Italy and drinking some of the best Italian coffee, makes me appreciate it even more....Italian time warp
Pros: convenient, great taste, taste
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Had these on a dessert at an Italian restaurant and asked what they were. Little goes along way.
Pros: tasteful, versatility, deliciousness
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Boyijian Orange Oil is the most effective ingredient you can purchase for adding an orange citrus flavor to your food projects, without adding a lot of additional liquid. ...This is one of my favorite ingredients. It is wonderful in cheesecake, and...
Pros: long-term use, boosts confidence, no weird aftertaste
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Presentation is everything, and our beautiful Italian Olivewood cheese grater will elevate pasta night while keeping things simple and convenient. Ideal for serving up fresh parmesan, Romano or asiago cheeses tableside, it boasts a sharp metal grate...
Pros: easy to use, great for photos, attractive
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Make delicious, authentic paella and risotto with this short-grain rice grown in the rich soils of the national protected L’Albufera Park of Valencia, Spain—the birthplace of paella. This rice is superabsorbent, which means it soaks up holds flavor...
Pros: taste, good quality, texture
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With a lovely, full flavor complete with hints of chocolate, figs and toasted malt, this balsamic perfectly complements both sweet and savory dishes.
Perfect for marinades, salad dressing, finishing sauces, and so much more. Drizzle over prosciutto-wrapped...Pros: versatility, enhances taste of salad, very good
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This is the perfect ingredient for classic Paella. Recommend that you sprinkle a little over the finished pan as a garnish as well
Pros: love, long lasting, versatile use
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Great for home baking enthusiasts, this assortment includes three bags each of Gaston’s signature all-purpose and whole wheat flours. Each flour is carefully formulated to produce amazing results and contains only additive-free wheat. Gaston’s...
Pros: versatility, texture, quality
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Italian Cooking Ingredients
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FAQ List
Some common Italian herbs used in cooking include basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and parsley. These herbs add depth and flavor to a variety of Italian dishes.
Balsamic vinegar is a versatile ingredient in Italian cooking. It can be used as a dressing for salads, drizzled over roasted vegetables, or even used to marinate meats. Its sweet and tangy flavor profile adds a delightful touch to many dishes.
Regular olive oil is made from a blend of cold-pressed and processed olives, while extra virgin olive oil is made from the first pressing of olives, without any heat or chemicals. Extra virgin olive oil has a more robust flavor and is considered to be of higher quality.
To keep dried pasta fresh, store it in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. Avoid exposing it to moisture or heat, as this can cause the pasta to become stale or spoil.
Italian cooking ingredients can be used in a variety of everyday meals. Sprinkle some dried oregano or basil on your pizza or pasta, drizzle some olive oil over your salad, or use sun-dried tomatoes to add a burst of flavor to your sandwiches. Get creative and experiment with different combinations to enhance your dishes.
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"Have given these towels as gifts to friends and find them on display whenever together with them in their kitchens. You will not be disappointed"
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"Purchased as a gift. I can not answer as to the quality of the Olive Oil, but the decanter is what appealed to me to give during the holidays as a Hostess Gift"
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"Unfortunately, that strong smoked smell doesn't really come through when using it, especially when not putting the salt in while cooking as opposed to sprinkling it on top after cooking"
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"What could be more appropriate for an Italian pasta maker than Ferrari Red? We have already made three batches"
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"I can not answer as to the quality of the Olive Oil, but the decanter is what appealed to me to give during the holidays as a Hostess Gift"
