Appetizers & Entertaining

Olivada Olive Pesto is pure kalamata olive with a hint of lemon. Serve as a condiment with grilled swordfish with a salad of lightly dressed arugula. Learn More

Chickpeas are a staple in Mediterranean cuisine. We marinate our chickpeas in extra virgin olive oil, fresh chopped garlic, fresh squeezed lemon and bay leaves from our personal garden. This makes for a light, flavorful condiment. Serve as part of an antipasti appetizer selection, toss with fresh greens and crumbled feta cheese, or serve with roasted chicken. Learn More

The companion cookbook to Bella Cucina products, from Alisa Barry, chef and owner of Bella Cucina Artful Food. Full-color throughout, photographed entirely on location in Tuscany by Rob Brinson. More than 50 recipes using Bella Cucina products. Second printing. Learn More

Our 25 simplest recipes in a small format featuring photographs celebrating author and Bella Cucina creator Alisa Barry's trips to Italy. Recipes include: Grilled Rib-Eye with Cranberry Butter, Baked Bocconcini with Tomato Basil Antipasti, and Chocolate Olive Oil Cake with Mascarpone Icing. Each recipe can be prepared with minimal effort in little time. 36 pages, black and white photos throughout, 4x6 inches. Learn More

Made with sweet dairy butter and delicately baked to a golden brown, our crostata tarts are ready to be filled with your favorite Dolci dessert topping. Learn More

A savory blend of six Italian olive varieties in an extra virgin olive oil infused with strips of orange rind and slices of fresh fennel. The vibrant flavor of citrus makes them irresistible right out of the jar or served with antipasti. After the olives have been consumed, you have all that wonderful olive oil to cook with. Sauté and serve warm or bake with fresh feta and serve with toasted Italian bread rounds for a simple but sophisticated antipasti appetizer. Learn More

Fresh onions, slow-cooked until they become sweet and caramelized, combined with plump, marinated golden raisins for a delicious savory-sweet condiment. Serve along with Gorgonzola dolce or Rogue River's famous blue. Makes a luscious condiment for roasted pork or grilled chicken breast. Learn More

Nothing adds more interest to your presentation than a little height. From antipasti appetizers to dolci desserts, your recipes will stand out in a crowd on these platters, but don't stop there. Use the piccolo or grande as a stand for other serving dishes or as a base for flower vases used as centerpieces on your table. Learn More

Bella's Dipping Cracker: savory cracker rounds, perfect for dipping appetizer spreads or as a low cholestrol snack. Perhaps it is possible to live by bread alone, after all! Learn More