In menus worldwide, we can find at least one dish with a Mediterranean origin. The absolute number one is, of course, pizza, served in such diverse variations that it has long ceased to resemble the original focaccia, from which everything probably began. And that's a good thing! Italian cuisine allows for combining the traditional with the modern. Perhaps this is why these dishes are so popular.
The foundation of Italian cuisine lies in food products from the Mediterranean region. Regardless of the specific region we visit, we will always find aromatic spices (basil, tarragon, oregano, rosemary, thyme, olive oil), vegetables (tomatoes, garlic, artichokes, asparagus, eggplants, fennel, various types of lettuce), and fruits (citrus fruits, melons, strawberries, figs, grapes).
Mediterranean dishes abound in exquisite food products, such as cheeses, cold cuts, and seafood. Especially the latter can be added to practically any dish. Tuna in olive oil, sardines, scallops, mussels, clams, squid – these are ingredients that wonderfully enhance the kitchen with an original taste and numerous nutritional values.
Italian food products also include pasta which is a combination of just two ingredients: water and durum wheat. Spaghetti, bucatini, penne, fusilli, lasagna, farfalle, tagliatelle, vannelloni... the list goes on, allowing one to revel in the awareness of how many pastas await preparation according to the best Italian kitchen recipes. It's hard not to be captivated by traditional flour-based dishes such as gnocchi, ravioli, or tortellini, especially when smothered in a thick tomato sauce with a touch of fresh basil.
It's hard not to develop an appetite for frutti di mare, caprese, or tiramisu. You can find the highest quality Mediterranean food products in our Kuchnie Świata wholesale. Cook with passion, serving dishes straight from sunny Italy!
