A corn succotash with Sweet Pepper Pesto lays a light and flavorful foundation for this dish, allowing seared pork chops to add depth and fat while the vibrant, acidic salsa verde brightens it. The perfect combination of bold flavors to create a balanced dish that scores a 10/10 every time. 

Hearty and savory, pasta e fagioli is a traditional Italian soup that combines rich beans, a small pasta, soffritto, broth and tomatoes. From region to region, what exactly is inside varies, and if you've grown up in an Italian household, your family's recipe is likely one you'll take to the grave.

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.

We've collaborated with talented chef Karen Akunowicz to design an extra virgin olive oil just for her. Drizzled with her exclusive Chef's Blend olive oil, this recipe highlights the qualities of fresh and simple Italian ingredients.

Bring the fresh and bright flavors of James Beard Award winning chef Karen Akunowicz home with her Peach and Tomato Panzanella Salad. Tossed with her exclusive Bona Furtuna Chef's Blend extra virgin olive oil, savor the nuance of her culinary finesse with every bite.