Gourmet

Aromatic shelled Sicilian thyme - Typical Sicilian aromas
Sicilian thyme leaves hand-picked wild, intensely scented and aromatic thanks to the arid soils and hot sun of Sicily. Thyme shelled by hand after being carefully dried upside down in dark and well-ventilated places. An irreplaceable aroma in the kitchen, typically Sicilian.

Sicilian organic black lentil La Riserva del Re
Produced from organic and sustainable agriculture, the Monreale black lentil is a rare and ancient Sicilian cultivar, a symbol of the biodiversity of an extraordinary territory. Savory and rich in nutrients, Sicilian black lentils La Riserva del Re are a prized legume, more digestible and of superior quality than other varieties of lentils.

Delicate and pleasantly spicy Sicilian chili - Typical Sicilian aromas
Hand-picked Sicilian chili flakes, particularly fragrant and spicy thanks to the cultivation on arid soils heated by the hot Sicilian sun. Red chillies cut into small pieces, carefully dried under the Sicilian sun and then manually shelled. The most used Mediterranean spice in cooking.

Sicilian organic lentil La Riserva del Re
The red lentil La Riserva del Re is cultivated organically and is of Sicilian origin. The organic certification and traceability of La Riserva del Re brand legumes are the guarantee of a very high quality product. Tasty and rich in nutrients, Sicilian lentils are essential for a healthy and balanced diet.

Aromatic Shelled Sicilian rosemary - Typical Sicilian herbs and aromas
Hand-picked wild Sicilian rosemary leaves, with a particularly aromatic and persistent scent thanks to the arid soils and the hot Sicilian sun. Rosemary manually shelled after being carefully dried upside down in dark and well-ventilated places. An indispensable aroma in the kitchen, typically Sicilian.

The lentils reached their peak production between the 1930s and the 1960s, when around 30 percent of Italian lentils came from Sicily, and especially Villalba. This legume was particularly in demand for its remarkable sensory characteristics and because the market at the time favored the large-seed types

Perfumed shelled Sicilian oregano - Typical Sicilian aromas
Wild Sicilian oregano harvested by hand on the Sicilian hills, intensely perfumed and aromatic thanks to the arid soils and the hot Sicilian sun. Oregano shelled manually after being carefully dried upside down in dark and well-ventilated places. An irreplaceable aroma in the kitchen, typical Sicilian.

Hulled Broad Beans - Organic Product
Make your creamy soups with shelled beans of the Monreale type, broken and without integument. Produced from organic farming, they are kidney-shaped and creamy yellow in color. What characterizes them is the size of the seed: the Monreale type broad bean is in fact a broad bean, even if in the same pod the size of the seeds is different.

It is used in culinary dishes all over world and can be added to salad dressings, pickles and a variety of home canning projects.

They are a good source of protein, and when combined with a whole grain such as whole wheat pasta or brown rice, provide protein comparable to that of meat or dairy foods. An important characteristic of dry beans is that they absorb the flavor and aromas of the ingredients that accompany them, so they are very suitable for stews and soups.

Garlic has very particular chemical-physical and organoleptic characteristics, which make it a product of value and undisputed refinement. It has a pleasant smell and a pungent taste.

Sicilian red beans La Riserva del Re
Tender and creamy red velvet beans, tasty and rich in nutrients. Organic beans with a pasty consistency, perfect for creamy soups and simple but tasty dishes such as traditional pasta and beans.

Large capers from Salina in salt – Caper of the Aeolian Islands DOP
Native caper of the island of Salina unique and unmistakable, thanks to the care in cultivation, the climate and the volcanic terroir of the island rich in minerals such as iron, phosphorus, potassium and calcium. Large capers of 12/14 mm, with a solid structure, with oleic acid above 6% and an intense and aromatic flavor and aroma. Salina capers with extraordinary characteristics thanks to which they have obtained the DOP recognition as "Caper of the Aeolian Islands".

Cicerchia - Organic Legumes of Sicily
Cicerchia is a little known but no less good legume than lentils, chickpeas or beans. Produced from organic cultivation, our cicerchia is rich in proteins and is considered among the best grain legumes for food quality. Typical Sicilian product, the cicerchia has recently been rediscovered and is used to make gourmet dishes.

Small capers from Salina in salt – Caper from the Aeolian Islands DOP
Small capers of 6/7/8/9 mm, with a solid structure, with oleic acid above 6% and an intense and aromatic flavor and aroma. Native caper of the island of Salina unique and unmistakable, thanks to the care in cultivation, the climate and the volcanic terroir of the island rich in minerals such as iron, phosphorus, potassium and calcium. Salina capers with extraordinary characteristics thanks to which they have obtained the DOP recognition as "Caper of the Aeolian Islands".

A really chunky soup packed with with kidney beans, cicerchia and chickpeas. Cicerchia is rich in proteins and is considered among the best grain legumes for food quality. Excellent in combination with red beans and chickpeas to prepare gourmet soups.

Medium capers from Salina in salt – Caper from the Aeolian Islands DOP
Medium capers measuring 10/11/12 mm, with a solid structure, with oleic acid above 6% and an intense and aromatic flavor and aroma. Unique and unmistakable native caper of the island of Salina, thanks to the care in cultivation, the climate and the volcanic terroir of the island rich in minerals such as iron, phosphorus, potassium and calcium. Salina capers with extraordinary characteristics thanks to which they have obtained the DOP recognition as "Caper of the Aeolian Islands".

Sicilian chickpeas Pascià
Also known as "pasha" chickpeas, La Riserva del Re wrinkled chickpeas are organic legumes grown in Sicily without chemical pesticides. Genuine and rich in nutrients, these chickpeas are meaty, sweet and tasty, perfect for preparing creamy soups and unique traditional Sicilian dishes.

Medium capers in salt – Kazzen Oro di Pantelleria
Versatile and genuine, the Capers in salt produced by Kazzen are grown with respect for the land and processed with modern technologies in accordance with the traditional methods of Pantelleria. Tradition and innovation for these high quality capers produced without the addition of preservatives, dyes or chemical additives.

They are a good source of protein, and when combined with a whole grain such as whole wheat pasta or brown rice, provide protein comparable to that of meat or dairy foods. An important characteristic of dry beans is that they absorb the flavor and aromas of the ingredients that accompany them, so they are very suitable for stews and soups.

Medium capers in oil – Kazzen Oro di Pantelleria
Kazzen, an artisan producer from Pantelleria, produces one of the finest preserves, Capers in extra virgin olive oil. Genuine capers grown with respect for the land and processed with modern technologies in accordance with the traditional methods of Pantelleria, without the addition of preservatives, dyes or chemical additives. High quality capers desalted and packaged with an excellent extra virgin olive oil. Ready to use.

Black Chickpeas - Organic Legumes of Sicily
Produced from organic cultivation, La Riserva del Re black chickpeas are a typical variety of the Mediterranean, rich in proteins, fibers and iron. In addition to the black color, due to the anthocyanins they are rich in, and their sweet taste, they are very digestible legumes. Excellent to combine with rice and cereals for a complete dish from a nutritional point of view.

Caper fruits in oil – Kazzen Oro di Pantelleria
Kazzen, artisan producer of Pantelleria, produces one of the rarest preserves, the Cucunci (fruit of the caper) in extra virgin olive oil. Precious caper fruits grown with respect for the land and processed with modern technologies in accordance with the traditional methods of Pantelleria, without the addition of preservatives, dyes or chemical additives. High quality cucunci, without peduncle, desalted and packaged with an excellent extra virgin olive oil, ready to use.

Sicilian lentils are ideal for soups and soups. Traditionally they represent a tasty and well-wishing side dish.

Condiment in oil for appetizers, first courses and side dishes – Kazzen Sicilian preserves
On TerraMadre.it we offer you one of the most appreciated preserves by lovers of Mediterranean cuisine, dried tomatoes in oil seasoned with capers and wild fennel seeds. Kazzen, an artisan company from Pantelleria, produces these tasty pickles from ingredients harvested, selected and processed with modern technologies to guarantee quality and safety but respecting Pantelleria traditions.

The beans are ideal as a side dish. Excellent in combination with bitter vegetables such as chicory.

Capers of Pantelleria IGP in salt – Typical Sicilian product
Precious Capers of Pantelleria IGP with sea salt branded Kazzen Oro di Pantelleria. Capers grown with respect for the land and processed with modern technologies in accordance with the traditional methods of Pantelleria. Passion, tradition and innovation for these high quality Pantelleria capers produced without the addition of preservatives, dyes or chemical additives.

The chickpeas are born from the Sicilian hinterland and are ideal for soups, soups, salads and in combination with fish.

Precious fruits of the Caper of Salina - Azienda Agricola Mirabito
The Cucunci DOP from Salina are the prized fruit of the caper plant grown on the island of Salina for over 50 years by the Mirabito farm. Preservation in sea salt keeps the fragrance and their properties unaltered. Extraordinarily aromatic, the Cucunci from Salina are excellent for enhancing the taste of any dish with their persistent flavour.

Cicerchia – Sicilian Legumes from Natural Agriculture
Typical Sicilian product from natural agriculture, cicerchia is a protein-rich legume, less known than lentils, chickpeas and beans but no less good for this. Precisely for this reason cicerchia is an ingredient used to prepare gourmet dishes.

Tasty Sicilian caper pâté
The best Sicilian capers, used in gastronomy for a long time, enclosed in a patè ideal for seasoning appetizers, first and second courses. Made by the Ortoledda company, with typical ingredients of Sicilian cuisine, without the use of colorings or preservatives.
The ingredients are processed in an artisanal way, guaranteeing quality preserves in oil, which stand out on the market.