Butternut Squash Caponata with Corbezzolo Honey
This butternut squash caponata is one of our go-to recipes during the fall and winter months. Just like the summertime eggplant version, this dish balances …
Gambero Rosso: La Nicchia Heroically Growing Capers
We were SO thrilled to read about La Nicchia in Gambero Rosso! They sang the praises of our caper producer, calling Gabriele Lasagni and his …
This Pasta tastes even better the next day
The first time we cooked this pasta fredda (Italian for cold pasta salad), the whole Gusti team was in our Bronx HQ and we needed a 5-minute …
La Nicchia Capers in Robb Report
Pantelleria produces the world’s best capers, and that’s a fact. But what is it about the island that makes their capers so delicious? Journalist Laura …
Pesto alla Cetarese
Take a bite of pesto alla Cetarese and it will send you straight to the Amalfi Coast. The port town of Cetara is known for …
Aeolian Summer Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
This Aeolian summer salad has all the flavors of the Mediterranean. Juicy fresh tomatoes, salty Castelvetrano olives, plump sugarello fish fillets, briny caper leaves, sweet …
Sugarello Pasta Fredda Salad
Pasta fredda is a summertime staple. Since it’s eaten cold (“fredda”) or at room temperature, it’s the perfect dish to prepare in advance and bring …
Sgombro Bruschetta with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Caper Leaves
This combination of sgombro (mackerel), mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, and caper leaves comes to us from panini master Alessandro Frassica. He first created it at …
The Ultimate Pasta alla Puttanesca
The secret to this pasta alla puttanesca is the combination of show-stopping ingredients. Each is delicious on its own, but once blended together, you’re in …
Pantelleria Wild Oregano
Set foot on Pantelleria and you will be welcomed by an astonishing balmy scent: wild oregano. The island is tiny, but its volcanic landscape is …
Sicilian Salmoriglio with Oregano
Salmoriglio is an ancient Sicilian condiment featuring some of the island’s most emblematic flavors: extra-virgin olive oil, lemon, and oregano. Coming together in a matter …
Radicchio Salad with Prosciutto, Hazelnuts, Zibibbo Raisins
This striking radicchio salad is an explosion of flavors. Bitter radicchio, sweet-tart zibibbo raisins soaked in balsamic vinegar, umami-rich prosciutto and Vacche Rosse cheese, and …
Fried Caper Leaves
Fried caper leaves are perfect to serve for a special aperitivo, on their own, or as part of a larger spread. Crunchy, umami, comforting. This …
A million reasons to use Caper Leaves
Caper Leaves are one of those revelation ingredients, the ones you try and think to yourself: “how did I get to this point without knowing …
Live from Pantelleria Caper Season
Look at this stunning caper plant, live from caper season on the tiny island of Pantelleria. This photo comes directly from Gabriele, our caper guy at …
The Gustiamo Cheese Board
Presenting the Gusti Cheese Board! This cheese board offers Italian vibes from south to north: featuring the Sicilian sun of Pantelleria, the pastures and vineyards …
Seared Lamb Chops with Anchovies, Capers and Sage
Anchovies enhance the flavor of every dish and bring out the character of every ingredient, without leaving a strong fishy taste! Here is a wonderful …
It’s Caper Season in Pantelleria
Caper season is in full swing on the tiny island of Pantelleria, in Sicilia. When it comes to the iconic Pantelleria caper plant, aka spinosa nocellara, …
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