Pillowy, tender and perfectly light, homemade sweet potato gnocchi are as soothing to make as they are to eat. Enjoy the balance of sweet potato gnocchi combined with savory pancetta, bitter greens and deeply flavorful 12-year Aged Balsamic Vinegar from Modena.

From Italy's northernmost region of Terntino-Alto Adige to its southernmost tip of Sicily, succulent stone fruits sweeten Italy from May through September. Offering the irresistibly juicy, sweet, and tart tastes of summertime, we've compiled some of our favorite ways to incorporate the Italian treat into your summer menus.

Sweet, savory and complex, balsamic macerated cherries have been missing from your world for too long. Dolloped over whipped yogurt for a simple dessert or ladled over a roasted beef tenderloin for a show-stopping dinner, there's no limit to how you can enjoy this quick and beautiful combination.

One of our favorite ways to savor garden fresh produce and warm late evenings is with a pizza party. You can either lay out a spread for a make-your-own pizza or be prepared with a handful of your favorite combinations. One of our top choices this time of year is the Sunshine.

Due to its mild and Mediterranean climate, Sicily's sweet and luscious stone fruits begin to ripen at the beginning of summer and are available through to the start of autumn. Draped in salty prosciutto and creamy burrata, this salad is quite simply addictive.

with a crispy crostini serving as the foundation for this delicious Italian appetizer, a bright whipped ricotta provides substance while our Invecchiato Balsamic from Modena adds tang and acidity to warm, caramelized grapes.

Light, creamy, fluffy, clould-like fresh cheese, ricotta has earned a special place in many hearts. Made from the leftover whey created during cheese production, ricotta was invented as a way to repurpose the delicious dairy byproduct by reheating it to allow for the tiny curds in the whey to grow and solidify into the fluffy and fresh cheese we've come to love. Whipped into pancakes, it makes for a deliciously savory rendition of the breakfast favorite.

Often served with a sweet Malvasia wine, one slice of rich, decadent Panettone is more than enough to satisfy your dessert craving. As a result, there are usually a few portions of leftover Panettone waiting to be devoured. We've put together some delicious solutions to get every last bite out of your holiday Panettone.