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.

Tender and savory, there's no going back after your first bite of fresh squid. With a mild seafood flavor and delicate texture, the popular Mediterranean offering is high in protein, low in fat, and is a good source of mineral salts and vitamin B-12.

Herbaceous, savory, and fluffy, this wild mushroom frittata is wonderfully simple to assemble. Paired with a the sweet, smokey, and vibrant combination of bacon, sweet potatoes and our Basil Almond Pesto, and you've got the perfect brunch line up.

Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, arancini have filled the hearts and bellies of Sicilians since the 10th century. Sold on the streets of Palermo as a simple street food, you can enjoy the sights of Sicily's great port town while you savor the island's delicious flavors.

While many traditional cocktails lend towards sweet, sour, and bitter, we love a savory cocktail, especially in the winter. Using our fiery Arrabbiata Marinara, we've perfected a delicious Bloody Sicilian with a kick, and we've made our Martini extra dirty with addition of our earthy and salty Green Olive Tapenade. Salute!

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.