Braised Lamb Hock

Exclusively fed from the nourishing grass-enriched milk of their mothers, lamb from Abruzzo is the most treasured lamb to serve during Easter. For millennia, shepherds have grazed their sheep along the verdant hills and mountainsides of central Italy. Designated with a protected geographical indication (IGP), lamb from central Italy celebrates the flavors and practices of shepherding communities that have roamed the land for thousands of years. This luscious braised lamb shank falls right off the bone.
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Shaye Elliott's Homemade Ciabatta

Last summer, ambassador Shaye Elliott fell in love with Sicily. Holding a deep appreciation and love of quality food, from how it is grown to how it is prepared and presented, the flavors and food practices of Sicily spoke to her. While lounging on a sun-kissed beach, Shaye enjoyed some exceptional ciabatta sandwiches. Upon her return home, she decided to bring the experience to her own kitchen and made her very own delicious ciabatta rolls.
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Polenta alla Spianatora

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.
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The Honeypot Pizza

Combining the naturally sweet and floral nectar of Wildflower Honey, and the earthy, pungent flavors of hand-harvested truffles, this sharp, sweet, and spicy pizza celebrates the pure flavors that our earth lovingly yields.
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Amaretto Cocktails

Shag carpets, shades of browns and mustards, flared pants, and the soulful sound of Al Green singing "Let's Stay Together" flash through your head with the first whiff of nutty-sweet Amaretto liquor. Gaining its flavor from almonds, apricot or peach pits, the delightful spirit has been a popular addition to cocktails in the US since it first appeared on the scene in the 1960s. We've put together some of our favorite cocktails to make with Amaretto.
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Pine Honey Amaro Sour

Silky, aromatic, sweet and of course bitter, every Amaro varies greatly depending on the secret inclusions used to flavor them. Artisanally crafted, Amaro starts with a baseline of alcohol enhanced by florals, spices, citrus, barks, or herbs, to deliver a unique and nuanced expression of tastes, and is finished with sugar before aging. With the beautifully herbal and aromatic qualities of our Pine Hone, this Amaro Sour is balanced and fresh.
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Charred Eggplant Bucatini

Due to its hollowed core, bucatini cooks to a perfect al dente and is plumper than the average spaghetti noodle, making it the perfect noddle to cling to sauces and deliver exquisite texture and flavor with every bite. Charring the eggplant like you do to make a classic babaganoush lends a woodsy and umami depth to the meaty nightshade. Charred broccolini offers a bitter vegetal crunch, while the addition of our unique Pinzimonio Herb Blend adds a fresh and fiery kick to this warming vegetarian dish.
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