Posts Tagged ‘ italian food ’

2 Vegan Pasta Salad Recipes For Summer Entertaining

Friday, June 14th, 2019
Check out these two vegan pasta salad recipes for summer entertaining!

Check out these two vegan pasta salad recipes for summer entertaining!

Pasta salads are the perfect dish for summer entertaining, as they are refreshing, easy to prepare in large quantities, and delicious! While pasta salads are made with lots of fresh vegetables and pasta, they can also have cheese, meat, and mayonnaise. However, there are plenty of ways to make vegan versions that everyone can enjoy! At Giolitti Deli, we have a few vegan pasta salads available, including one with sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, red onion, and balsamic vinegar, and a capellini (angel hair) with roasted Roma tomatoes, roasted garlic, fresh basil, and olive oil. (more…)

5 Cool Italian Dishes To Eat This Summer

Friday, May 31st, 2019
Learn about five cool Italian dishes that you should be eating this summer.

Learn about five cool Italian dishes that you should be eating this summer.

Summer is just around the corner, and the best way to celebrate a new season is with some delicious food! Continue reading to learn about five cool Italian dishes that you should be eating this summer. (more…)

A Guide To Cured Italian Meats For Memorial Day Weekend Entertaining

Thursday, May 23rd, 2019
Check out our guide to cured Italian meats for Memorial Day weekend entertaining.

Check out our guide to cured Italian meats for Memorial Day weekend entertaining.

Memorial Day Weekend is just a few days away, and since the holiday marks the first unofficial day of summer, it is often celebrated with backyard parties with family and good food. Cured Italian meats are a great addition to any party, especially on a charcuterie board with various types of cheese, bread, and sweet and savory ingredients! Continue reading for our guide on cured Italian meats for entertaining this summer. (more…)

A Short History Of Spaghetti and Meatballs

Wednesday, May 8th, 2019
Learn about the history of spaghetti and meatballs!

Learn about the history of spaghetti and meatballs!

Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic dish found all over the world and is considered a staple dinner menu item. While we believe that most pasta dishes are considered to be Italian, you likely won’t find the dish anywhere in Italy. Continue reading for a short history on spaghetti and meatballs, and find a special recipe from owner Mary Giolitti on how to make her favorite meatballs at home! (more…)

Enjoy National Salad Month At Giolitti Deli!

Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Come into Giolitti Deli for National Salad Month!

Come into Giolitti Deli for National Salad Month!

Did you know that May is National Salad Month? As the weather starts to warm up, more people are craving a light and tasty meal with plenty of vegetables and natural ingredients. While salads can seem boring, a quality salad with creamy dressing, cheese, and crisp lettuce and vegetables is the perfect meal! Come into Giolitti Deli to try our lunch and dinner salads made with homemade dressing- and don’t forget to ask about our weekly salad special! (more…)

How Giolitti Deli Celebrates Earth Day

Wednesday, April 24th, 2019
Learn how Giolitti Deli is celebrating Earth Day!

Learn how Giolitti Deli is celebrating Earth Day!

We just celebrated Earth Day on April 22nd, a day that focuses on increasing environmental awareness. When it started in 1970, Earth Day was mainly focused on improving water and air quality, and protecting the planet we call home. In 2019, however, our focus is on the biggest crisis facing Earth- climate change. Earth day is more important than ever, and of course, we should all be making an effort to help our planet every single day. Continue reading to learn how Giolitti Deli celebrated Earth Day and our efforts to become more environmentally friendly. (more…)

Toscano Fennel Pollen Salami From Giolitti Deli

Friday, April 19th, 2019
Try our Toscano Fennel Pollen salami from Giolitti Deli!

Try our Toscano Fennel Pollen salami from Giolitti Deli!

Giolitti Deli just brought in a new salami from Olli Salumeria for our customers to try! The Toscano Fennel Pollen Salami is gluten-free and made with 100% vegetarian fed pork, and you can get it now for $15.99/lb. Continue reading for more information on the salami and tips for how to make your own Italian charcuterie board! (more…)

3 Of The Best Italian Vegetarian Dishes

Friday, April 12th, 2019
Check out three of the best Italian vegetarian dishes- like Giolitti Deli’s vegetable lasagna!

Check out three of the best Italian vegetarian dishes- like Giolitti Deli’s vegetable lasagna!

Whether you are completely vegetarian or just want to cut back on meat, there is a huge variety of delicious meatless Italian dishes to enjoy! Italian food is very vegetarian-friendly, as you can’t go wrong with pizza or pasta. Continue reading for three of the best Italian vegetarian dishes that are healthy, filling, and tasty! (more…)

Featured Recipe Of The Week: Pastiera Napoletana

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019
Check out the featured recipe of the week: Pastiera Napoletana! Photo via: www.lacucinaitaliana.it

Check out the featured recipe of the week: Pastiera Napoletana! Photo via: www.lacucinaitaliana.it

As we are getting in the Easter spirit for the upcoming holiday, the featured recipe of the week is Pastiera Napoletana. We sell the Grano Cotto (cooked wheatberries) needed for this recipe at the deli. Continue reading to follow the recipe for this delicious Neopolitian wheatberry and ricotta Easter cake! (more…)

All About Colomba, The Italian Easter Cake

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019
Learn about Colomba di Pasqua, the Italian Easter cake.

Learn about Colomba di Pasqua, the Italian Easter cake.

La Colomba di Pasqua, or “the Easter dove,” is a sweet Italian cake that is served on Easter and represents the start of spring. The cake can be thought of as the counterpart of the classic Christmas cakes panettone and pandoro, and is found on every Italian family’s table on Easter. As the holiday is just around the corner, Giolitti Deli will start selling Colomba this week up until Easter, as supplies last. Continue reading to learn more about the delicious Italian Easter cake! (more…)