Balancing rich and salty cured meat with fresh mozzaraella, crispy and vinegary greens, sharp olives and earthy porcinis, the Muffelatta sandwich exemplifies the immigration of Italian flavors to America.

Foraging for mushrooms is ritualistic and requires immense patience. After hours spent tromping through mushroom territory, you may come home bearing pounds, ounces, or none of the marvelous treasure. Filled with the earthy nuances of wild fungi, this mushroom risotto balances rich textures with umami flavors with a bright pop of lemon, fresh herbs, and aromatic fennel pollen. A wonderful dish to serve throughout the year, it is particularly nice during the holiday season.

Patiently simmering for hours as its contents slowly break down, adding caramelized depth to a saucy medley of flavor, ragus are complex and beautiful. Whether you're cutting back on your meat consumption, are already eating mostly plant based, or are just looking for a quick, easy and delicious ragu, this wild mushroom ragu is for you.

A traditional family-style meal in the mountains of Northern Italy since ancient Roman times, polenta alla spianatora is a communal experience. Creamy, golden polenta is spread into the center of the table to create one large, delicious canvas. Next, a rich, saucy ragu is carefully spooned on top, distributing luscious flavors and chunks of precious meat across the thickened maize. As the wine flows and each fork sweeps through the perfect mess of soul warming flavors, the air fills with chatter and laughter.

Marrying the flavors of land and sea, this earthy, nutty, and bright pesto, woodsy wild foraged mushroom, and savory nero di seppia busiate is filled with umami depth. Serve with a chilled bottle of Alcamo Bianco.

Velvety, nostalgic, and needy, risotto is a lot like love. Much like your first encounter with the heart-hurting, all encompassing emotion, your first bite of a perfect risotto will haunt you forever. Just like love, the creamy yet textured, luscious and balanced taste of risotto has been carefully worked, ardently watched, and patiently nurtured. We've put together a little guide to help bring this beloved friend into your home on a regular basis.

Whether you’re throwing together a pizza for one, trying to impress a date, or gathering some friends for game night, there’s always a good reason to make a homemade pizza. Flavor your night right with these artisan pizza topping ideas for a magnificent taste of Italy.

This savory Italian crostata combines the umami-rich, earthy flavors of our Porcini Mushrooms with our unique Nepitella seasoning for a delicious dish that will have the family begging for a second helping.