Learn why Italian food is so healthy and check out a fresh tomato sauce recipe!
While you may associate Italian food with bread, pasta, and cheese, Italian cuisine is actually very healthy! In fact, many studies conducted on Mediterranean diets found many health benefits, ranging from reducing the risk of cancer to life longevity. Continue reading to learn why Italian food is considered so healthy! (more…)
Learn how to make pasta aglio olio with fresh garlic from Giolitti Deli.
Giolitti Deli just got a delivery of fresh garlic from Nature’s Garlic Farm in Easton, MD, so now is the perfect time to make some delicious summer recipes with the herb! Continue reading to learn how to make pasta aglio olio and a few tips on how to roast garlic. (more…)
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…)
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…)
Learn how to make Giolitti Deli’s Ribollita- or Tuscan bean soup.
La Ribollita, or Tuscan bean soup, is a hearty and thick soup that originated in Tuscany. “Ribollita” means “reboiled” in English, as the soup was made as a way for people to use their leftover vegetables, bread, and beans to make a delicious and simple meal. Continue reading to learn more about La Ribollita and Giolitti Deli’s recipe to make your own Tuscan bean soup at home! (more…)
Learn how to make authentic tiramisu!
Tiramisu is a coffee-flavored dessert that originated in Italy. Although it may sound daunting to make your own authentic tiramisu, it doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. When you’re ready to make your own tiramisu, follow our recipe and come to Giolitti Deli to find all the ingredients you will need! (more…)
Learn how Giolitti Deli’s porchetta sandwich is made!
As a fine Italian market and delicatessen, Giolitti Deli always emphasizes fresh ingredients and authentic recipes and cuisine. Our made-to-order sandwiches are a huge hit with our customers, especially the porchetta sandwich. We make the porchetta at the restaurant during a two-day process- just as they make it in Italy! Continue reading to learn more about the process of how we make our delicious porchetta sandwich, then come on in to try one for yourself! (more…)
Check out our great vegetarian and vegan options at Giolitti Deli!
As more and more people adopt the vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, it’s important for restaurants to offer a wide variety of menu items. Unfortunately, there are only a few restaurants that serve vegan food in Annapolis, but Giolitti Deli takes the extra step to provide vegan options and alternatives. Continue reading to learn more about the vegan lifestyle and the many vegan-friendly options we serve at Giolitti Deli! (more…)
Learn how to make Giolitti’s spaghetti a cacio e pepe recipe!
This week’s recipe is a classic Roman dish that is delicious, but extremely simple and quick to make on your own! To make spaghetti a cacio e pepe, or spaghetti with cheese and pepper, you will only need four ingredients- pasta, pepper, olive oil, and cheese, and about 15 minutes of your time. (more…)
Check out Giolitti Deli’s perfect pesto recipe!
While you can buy decent pesto at your local grocery store, it’s always better to make it at home yourself! There’s nothing better than fresh pesto, and since basil can be found in abundance in the summer, now is the perfect time to make your own in the comfort of your home. The recipe is so easy and quick, and the options of how to enjoy pesto are endless! Check out Giolitti’s pesto recipe and a few of our suggestions of how to eat your homemade pesto. (more…)