Corrado Assenza’s Chickpea Puree with Seasonal Vegetables
This is the chickpea puree Corrado Assenza prepared as an appetizer during his US tour this past spring. To start, he soaks Bio Alberti chickpeas …
Sicilian Lemon Almond Pesto with Spaghettoni
The flavors of this lemon almond pesto are the essence of Sicily. For starters, we’re using Noto Romana almonds, the most almond-y almonds on the …
Spaghetti all’Assassina
Spaghetti all’assassina is having a moment. Everyone loves crispy bits, and we love any excuse to purposely create them in the name of gastronomy. In …
Citrus Salad with Castelvetrano Olive Relish
Adapted from Saveur, this citrus salad is like eating a vacation somewhere warm and exotic. The bold flavors and bright colors wake up your senses, …
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 …
Olive al Forno with Four Kinds of Olives
Bathed in aromatic oil, a quick blitz in a searing hot oven transforms the flavor and texture of these olives. They’ll emerge slightly wrinkled and …
Pianogrillo Olive Oil in Forbes: “The Best Olive Oil You Can Buy Right Now”
Pianogrillo olive oil tops the list of Forbes “The Best Olive Oil You Can Buy Right Now, According to Chefs“. We’re absolutely thrilled! But we …
Sicilian Eggplant Caponata
This is an unapologetically Gusti Caponata, a twist on the classic Sicilian version. We opted for Saba and Sirk grape vinegar to create its typical …
A Sicilian 15-Minute Pasta
Some things are meant to be together. Busiate and Pesto Trapanese embody the perfect example, one that truly stood the test of time. Let us introduce …
Mediterranean Brisket with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Mediterranean Brisket is a show-stopper, but couldn’t be easier to prepare! The meat slowly cooks in an umami rich tomato sauce until it’s practically falling …
EVOO from the Italian islands
Between the hottest summer Sicilia and Sardegna have ever witnessed and fires bruising most of Sud Italia, 2021/2022 has been extraordinarily trying for Italian farmers. …
What Makes a Castelvetrano Olive Anyway?
Castelvetrano olives are one of Italy’s most popular olive exports, and for good reason! Their irresistible buttery flavor and meaty texture really make them stand …
We have Castelvetrano Olives
Make space in your pantry, a new Gustiamo essential just arrived from Sicily: Castelvetrano olives! You’ve been pounding on our doors for these Italian icons. Sweet …
Postcards from Sicilia
Postcards from the Pianogrillo farm in Ragusa. Road tripping from Palermo to Catania, enchanting Sicilia welcomed us with its incredible enthusiasm (and 100°F). Did you …
Olive Oil Cake
Fresh and moist, with a touch of citrus. The best recipe for olive oil cake needs to follow exclusively one rule: use real, high-quality extra …
Sicilian Kitchen
New harvest Pianogrillo EVOO is here. The 2020/2021 olive harvest in Sicilia was stunning! Farmer Lorenzo couldn’t be happier with the year’s production, and not just …
Sicilian Cherry Tomatoes
Fans of the Pianogrillo Cherry Tomato Sauce rejoice! Your favorite Salsa Pronta is back in stock. There’s a reason we choose to carry just one …
Everything tastes better with Tomato Concentrate
Serious home cooks always have tomato paste on hand. With a great tomato paste in your pantry, you can upgrade something ordinary to something outstanding, …
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