Everything in the Italian way of life is intended to foster and appreciate connection - connection between people, and connection between people and the land and the traditions that bring the food to our tables and celebrations. Let this guide help you to embrace every shared moment together and celebrate the holidays like an Italian.

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Drizzled with bright olive oil and acidic-yet-sweet aged balsamic vinegar, and topped with crispy capers and sharp chives, thinly sliced beef serves as the rich canvas for this exciting yet simple beef carpaccio. Serve with a fresh frisee salad and a glass of crisp white wine for the perfect Italian lunch.

Is there anything quite as celebratory as a stunning seafood tower? Overflowing with exquisite fresh seafood accompanied by beautiful olive oil, herbs and fresh citrus, make it Italian by sourcing your seafood with Italian flavors in mind. We've put together a guide to help you build an absolutely show-stopping centerpiece.

Using sweet kabocha squash as the base for this velvety Italian pumpkin soup, Aglio e Oglio seasoning adds a delightfully savory Italian twist to the comforting flavors of fall.

Naturally sweetened by the careful and diligent work of honey bees, honey offers us a peek into the many wonders of our natural world. Flavored with the vibrant taste of lemon blossom, clover, pine or any myriad of flowers, it can be hard to believe that the powerful flavors in assorted honeys derives simply from the bee's preferred pollens or nectars and not from manmade essential oils or additives.

We've entered the best time of year: tomato season. Warmed by the hot summer sun, the plump, sweet and earthy fruits are hard to resist when pulled from the vine. A stunning appetizer or salad, this tomato carpaccio comes together quickly and balances the fresh taste of tomatoes with the zing of a caper dressing.

Tickling the appetite with savory local flavors, antipasti is the first course of a formal Italian meal. From cured meats to brined olives, pickled vegetables, capers, tapenades and striking cheeses, there are no strict parameters to limit what you can or cannot include in your antipasti. The only rules are that it must be delicious, bitesized, and shareable. We've put together a guide for how to assemble the best antipasti for your next meal.