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Italian Delights & Spices — My Top Picks
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items taste of Italy — right from your kitchen. This list brings together my favorite authentic Italian ingredients and spices, from bold Calabrian chili to luxurious truffle salt. Perfect for home cooks, foodies, or anyone who dreams in pasta and parmesan...
Sicilian Lemon Olive Oil
Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil infused with real Sicilian lemons. Bright, zesty, and perfect for finishing seafood or salads.
Sicilian Lemon Infused Olive Oil
Aged Parmigiano Reggiano (24+ months)
Authentic DOP cheese with a rich, nutty flavor and crumbly texture. A must-have for pasta, risotto, or a simple antipasto platter.
Parmigiano Reggiano 24 Months Aged
Calabrian Chili Paste
Spicy, bold, and full of southern Italian heat. Great in sauces, pizzas, or to elevate your garlic bread game.
Bomba Di Calabria Hot Pepper Paste
Truffle Sea Salt
Hand-harvested sea salt blended with real black truffle flakes. Adds instant luxury to pasta, eggs, or roasted potatoes.
Truffle Salt
Sicilian Oregano Bunch (Dried on the Stem)
Wild-harvested and sun-dried oregano, still on the stem. Intense aroma — just crumble over pizza or into tomato sauce.
Dried Sicilian Oregano
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (Aged, IGP)
Thick, syrupy, and slightly sweet — perfect over Caprese salad, grilled vegetables, or even strawberries.
Modena Balsamic Vinegar
Handmade Pici Pasta
Thick, rustic Tuscan pasta made from just flour and water. Ideal for rich sauces like cacio e pepe or ragu.
Homemade Pasta
Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil
Deep, umami-packed tomatoes marinated in extra virgin olive oil. Delicious in antipasti or tossed with pasta and herbs.
Sun Dried Tomatoes
Limoncello Artisan Candy
Small-batch hard candies flavored with real Limoncello. A sweet nod to the Amalfi Coast — perfect for gifting or after meals.
Limoncello Candy
Porcini Mushroom Powder
Earthy, aromatic mushroom powder that adds depth to risottos, soups, or rubs for meat. A secret weapon in Italian cooking.
What Are Porcini Mushrooms?
Taggiasca Olives in Brine
Delicate, buttery olives from Liguria — great for aperitivo or chopped into sauces and focaccia.
Tadias Magazine
Italian Herb Blend (Organic)
A balanced mix of basil, thyme, rosemary, and oregano — your go-to spice for quick Italian flavor in any dish
Italian Herb Spices
Cannoli Shells (Handmade)
Crispy, golden shells ready to be filled with ricotta, chocolate, or pistachio cream. A true Sicilian dessert classic
Cannoli Shells
Polenta (Stone-Ground Cornmeal)
Traditional Northern Italian staple made from coarsely ground corn. Creamy, rustic, and perfect with grilled meats or stews.
How to Make Perfect Polenta Recipe
Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil
Savory and packed with umami — just a little transforms pasta sauces, dressings, or toast into something magical.
Fine Sicilian Anchovy Fillets in Oil 80g