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This is rich Italian Olive Oil...Delicious! Used for cooking and in salads. Adds a great flavor to foods.
Pros: taste, quality, versatility
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Very nice for cooking....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, flavor, quality
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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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I lived in Florence for four years, and so appreciate the Italian style of Illy "forte" capsules....I am Italian and it is so difficult to find a good espresso in the US. ...Love the Italian style coffee...Real Italian Coffee
Pros: flavor, compatibility with nespresso machine, taste
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Great as a finishing oil on bread, salad or dip, this olive oil from Neolea is a versatile pantry staple. It boasts a rich, aromatic profile with notes of olive leaves, green herbs, freshly cut grass and artichoke. It perfectly combines fruitiness with...
Pros: tasteful, quality, great taste
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I learned about in a cooking class in Santa Rosa Ca. It was a great class and I learned a lot ....We learned about this at a Sur la Table cooking class and have just finished our second bottle.
Pros: flavor, versatility, 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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A heavenly accent to almost any food, these balsamic vinegars are our favorite. From the Modena region of Italy, they are aged in oak barrels and have the complex flavor of a mature wine—rich, woody character and notes of dark cherry.
Perfect for...Pros: taste, versatility, sweetness
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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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Make delicious pasta on busy weeknights with this pasta perfect for pairing with a rich ragù or flavorful aglione. To make, boil for 22 minutes.
The Morelli Pasta Factory was founded in 1860 and is a family-run enterprise. The fifth generation of the...Pros: taste, product arrived intact
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Great as a gift for the chef in your life or as a gift to yourself, this delicious set of sea salts from Casina Rossa is an excellent introduction to one of the world’s finest lines of artisan salts. It comes packaged in an elegant, space-saving container...
Pros: ease of use, variety (truffle and porcini), taste
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A few simple ingredients are combined in this mix to make a delicious risotto dish. The aroma of black truffle and the richness of rice make the unique mix the easiest way to prepare an elegant and delicious side or first course.
To honor this historic...Pros: liked by family
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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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Used in scrambled eggs with Vella Italian cheese this morning. Yesterday, used it in a pesto pasta chicken salad.
Pros: flavor, versatility
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The perfect complement for home-baked pizzas, dipping oils and more, our artisanal pizza seasoning blend features the boldness of garlic and onion, balanced by the aromatic notes of oregano, basil, and thyme, with a hint of heat from crushed red pepper....
Pros: flavor, aroma
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Hand harvested and cold pressed, this genuine Provencal olive oil features notes of artichoke and almond as well as the aroma of freshly cut grass. Thanks to its award-winning, exceptional flavor, CastelineS is delicious in a wide variety of dishes and...
Pros: taste, value
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Delicious as both a finishing and cooking oil, this extra virgin olive oil from Frantoio Galantino is made from cold-pressed olives and boasts a grassy aroma and light taste. In addition to enhancing your meals, the oil is housed in beautifully crafted,...
Pros: decanter design
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Lower in protein than all-purpose flour and mellower, this Italian-style flour from King Arthur yields supple, smooth, and easy to shape dough. The resulting baked goods are light, airy, and have a crisp crust. It's ideal for pizza, focaccia, flatbreads,...
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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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"This Italian Oil Cruet is just the right size for my cooking needs and the red color brightens up my kitchen"
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"I love it on everything, as does my family. Have given it as gifts to very grateful friends who love it, too"
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"A cooking teacher in San Francisco recommended vanilla powder to me"
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"This is my favorite pasta machine. It is heavy duty, easy to use and is simple enough to allow kids and "non-cookers" to help out"
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"This smoked olive oil is great on omelets, Chinese food, vegetables, steaks . . . most everything that goes well with a smoked taste"
