π How to use our Italian marinades π
Hello everyone! Erika, Alessia, and Gabriella here π«
If you're like us, you love having handy , delicious products in your fridge or pantry, ready to turn a simple meal into a wow moment. And today, we're giving you our best ideas for using the Italian marinades we love, those from Ayo Alimenti and Conserve Conti , available in our store.
You don't have to be a chef to use them β we promise!
π΄ Ayo Alimenti products β Our gourmet tips
πΆοΈ Peppers stuffed with tuna and pecorino
Flavor explosion alert!
They're perfect as an aperitif or on a charcuterie board. We also love them cut in half on a homemade pizza or in a gourmet sandwich.
π« Pitted olives
Classic, but essential! We put them:
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In a Greek salad
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In a tomato sauce for pasta
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As a garnish for homemade focaccia
π₯ Spicy zucchini
They can be added cold to toast with goat cheese or in a wrap. They also make a great accompaniment to a fish dish.
π« Seasoned beans
Yes, marinated beans = game changer. Try them in a warm salad with tomatoes, red onions, and a little feta. Or simply alongside a golden grilled cheese!
π Eggplant in oil
A Sicilian classic. We love them:
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In an Italian sandwich (eggplant + mozzarella + tomato)
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As an antipasto with crostini
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Mixed with hot pasta with a drizzle of olive oil
πΏ Conserve Conti products β Simple and tasty
π« Green olives stuffed with almonds
An elegant snack to serve with a spritz. We also love them in a cold rice dish or as a decoration on a brunch platter.
π« Stuffed green olives Messina style
A little spicier, they're perfect with strong cheeses or on focaccia. We even tried them on a salmon bagel... and wow.
π« Sicilian black olives
Intense and tasty, we put them:
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On a Neapolitan pizza
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In a NiΓ§oise salad
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With fresh cheese and crusty bread
π΅ Nonna's Olives
A homemade blend marinated with love! Straight from the jar, they're ready to shine in an aperitif or to garnish a tapenade.
π₯ Handmade planter
A jar filled with crunchy and colorful vegetables. Top:
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As an accompaniment to sandwiches or burgers
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With a cheese platter
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In an Italian rice salad
β¨ Generic tips for ALL marinades
Not sure where to start? Here are our quick tips:
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Express Antipasto : Serve 2-3 marinated products in small bowls, add a good bread, and it's ready!
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Boosted salads : Add some marinated vegetables to a green or pasta salad = more texture and taste.
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Stylish toast : Cheese spread + a marinated vegetable = fancy lunch in 2 minutes.
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Cook with oils : The oil in these jars is full of flavor. Don't throw it away! Use it to roast vegetables, dress a salad, or make a vinaigrette.
π Where to find all this?
All these products are available in our Marinades collection here β
π produitsciao.com/collections/marinades
And if you try one of our ideas, write to us or tag us on Instagram with #ProduitsCiao β we can't wait to see your plates!
With all our love (and our full stomachs π),
Erika, Alessia & Gabriella