Olives to Oil
People who cook do so because they can and they enjoy it. Italians do it with a passion and we love sharing that with family and friends.
One of the best gifts from my mom, Catherine Lopresti, was her cooking. Anymore it has become a dying art. Growing up my grandmother, Teresa Rizza, prepared amazing dishes and meals that were made with fresh ingredients and painstaking love. Amazingly enough all of her children learned from her passion. Italians are passionate people. No wonder our food is what it is... INCREDIBLE.
Olive Oil de Fino is "Italian in a bottle"
Good cooks do not have to be chefs. They do need to have good food on hand to cook. Fresh is best, but dried, canned, or jarred goods will work also. Here is a good starter list for cooking Italian...
Good cooks do not have to be chefs. They do need to have good food on hand to cook. Fresh is best, but dried, canned, or jarred goods will work also. Here is a good starter list for cooking Italian...
Kitchen Pantry Staples
- Olive Oil de Fino (a must)
- Sun dried Tomatoes
- Roasted Bell Peppers
- Pesto
- Capers
- Garlic
- Canned Tomatoes
- Olives
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Short Pasta’s - farfalle, penne, multicolored fusilli, rigatoni
- Long Pasta’s - vermicelli, angle hair, buccatini
- Herbs - basil, rosemary, parsley, oregano, bay leaf, thyme
- Seasoning - onion salt, garlic salt, salt, pepper, lemon pepper
- Almonds
- Pine Nuts
Refrigerator/Freezer Staples
- Delli meat - smoked turkey, ham, salami
- Cheese - smoked provolone, asiago, parmesan, romano, mozzarella
- Mushrooms
- Roma Tomatoes
- Red/Yellow Onions
- Zuccini/Yellow Squash
- Green Beans
- Bread (heavy bodied) - Italian bread, pugliese, potato rosemary, Focaccia, and whole wheat
- Italian Sausage (sweet, mild, or hot)
- Beef (sirloin, hamburger)
- Pork - any of your breads, vegetables and meats can be frozen
Dried vs. Fresh Herbs
* granulated or powdered
- Basil: 1 Tbsp fresh = 1 tsp dried
- * Garlic: 1 Tbsp fresh = 3/4 tsp dried
- Garlic Clove: 1 clove fresh = 1/4 tsp dried
- * Onion: 1/3 c. fresh = 2 tsp dried
- Parsley: 1 Tbsp = 1 tsp dried
Cooking Ideas
- Use Olive Oil de Fino with pastas and salads.
- Use Olive Oil de Fino to dip with breads and stir fry vegetables.
- Use Olive Oil de Fino Use in place of butter with scrambled eggs, baked potato, or top your favorite pizza.
- Olive Oil de Fino is the perfect marinade for beef, fish, and poultry.