Corleonese Calzone

Like pizza, calzones can serve as an opportunity to play with any myriad of flavor combinations; from classic cheese sauce and meats, to goat cheese and fig jam with prosciutto. Stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, tomato sauce, sausage and basil, our Corleonese Calzone delivers the rustic flavors of Sicily encased in an equally rustic ancient grain pizza dough.
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Sicilian Sea Salt & Honey Scrub

This simple salt scrub combines ancient sea salt from Trapani, raw organic honey, and beautiful organic extra virgin olive oil. While the salt serves to purify your skin, honey serves as both a binder for the scrub and an anti-inflammatory to soothe, and extra virgin olive oil nourishes and moisturizes.
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Crespelle all Fiorentina

With beautiful layers of thin crespelle either rolled into cannelloni-like forms or folded in four like a handkerchief, this spectacular spinach and ricotta filled dish is a longstanding Florentine favorite.
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How to Build the Perfect Italian Seafood Tower

Is there anything quite as celebratory as a stunning seafood tower? Overflowing with exquisite fresh seafood accompanied by beautiful olive oil, herbs and fresh citrus, make it Italian by sourcing your seafood with Italian flavors in mind. We've put together a guide to help you build an absolutely show-stopping centerpiece.
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Risotto alla Milanese

Savored for its elegance and beauty, saffron risotto is the perfect side dish for the holidays or centerpiece when served with a slowly braised Ossobuco.
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Stuffed Calamari

Whether you're preparing an elaborate multi-course feast, plan to have 7 seafood dishes adorning your dinner table, or are going to keep it simple with one seafood inclusion, we think this stuffed calamari should make an appearance at your Christmas dinner.
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Pillowy, tender and perfectly light, homemade gnocchi are as soothing to make as they are to eat. Enjoy the balance of sweet potato gnocchi combined with savory pancetta, bitter greens and deeply flavorful 12-year Aged Balsamic Vinegar from Modena.
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