We all love the tangy, crispy, salty bites of a fresh giardiniera salad. Using crispy Parmigiano-Reggiano cups as a vessel, this appetizer hits all the bases: it is fun, it is delicious, and there's no extra tableware necessary!

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.

Slowly braised so to fall-off-the-bone, this rich and luscious braised lamb shank can be served over polenta, with roasted potatoes, or alongside your favorite grilled spring vegetables.

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.

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.

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.

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.