Sicilian Arancini with Red Pepper Pesto

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.
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Grilled Shrimp with Pinzimonio

Sweet and juicy, grilled shrimp and warm sunny days go hand in hand. Dipped into a sunny mixture of our bright, beautiful and aromatic Pinzimonio Herb Blend and vibrant Heritage Blend Olive Oil, this grilled shrimp recipe is quick to assemble, and quick to disappear!
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Parmigiano-Reggiano Cups

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!
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Roasted Grape and Ricotta Crostini

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.
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2022 Impact Report

We thrilled and proud to share our 2022 Impact Report with you. This passed year, we partnered with a number of new Italian artisan producers, we added a series of new products to our catalogue, and have made great strides to our goal of being carbon neutral by 2025.
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Braised Lamb Hock

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.
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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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Sicilian Margarita

Sweet, vegetal, and aromatic, fresh wild fennel offers a vibrant yet delicate expression of anise that is beloved by many. Native to the Mediterranean basin, fennel is expressed in regional cuisine through a myriad of mediums. Cold-pressed into fresh, light juice, fennel adds a deliciously botanical quality to this cocktail.
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