Grilled peppers are a very colorful and aromatic Italian antipasti: strips of fresh pepper, grilled until tender and slightly smoky, then marinated to highlight their natural sweetness, perfect to serve as an appetizer with rustic bread, alongside cheeses, cured meats or cold salads.

Ingredients: fresh red and yellow peppers, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, aromatic herbs such as oregano, salt, black pepper and a touch of lemon juice to balance the acidity and round out the Mediterranean flavor.

Grilled peppers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days in a tightly sealed container, making sure the strips are always covered in oil to maintain their soft texture and flavor.

Grilled and marinated zucchini is a Mediterranean-inspired antipasti: slices of fresh zucchini, grilled until tender and slightly smoky, then marinated in oil with herbs to highlight their natural sweetness, perfect as a starter with rustic bread, alongside cheeses, cured meats or cold salads.

Ingredients: Fresh sliced zucchini, mild vegetable oil (such as canola), Mediterranean herb mix (oregano, thyme, rosemary and basil), garlic, salt and black pepper, with a slight touch of acidity (lemon juice) to balance the flavor.

Grilled and marinated zucchini can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days in a tightly sealed container, making sure the slices are always covered in oil to maintain their soft texture and flavor.

Southern Italian grilled eggplant is a classic Mediterranean antipasti: fresh eggplant slices, roasted or grilled until tender and slightly smoky, then marinated in olive oil with garlic and herbs, perfect to serve as a starter with rustic bread, alongside cheeses, cured meats, or as a light side dish.

Ingredients: Fresh sliced ​​eggplant, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley and basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper and a touch of lemon juice to balance the acidity and enhance the Mediterranean flavor.

Southern Italian-style grilled eggplant keeps in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days in a tightly sealed container, with the slices always covered in oil to maintain their soft texture and flavor.

Meat lasagnas (with beef and pork) are a classic of Italian oven-baked cuisine, prepared with layers of pasta, Bolognese meat sauce and creamy béchamel sauce, gratinated with cheese until golden brown on top, ideal as a main course for a family meal or a hearty dinner.

Ingredients: Mixed ground beef and pork, crushed tomato and tomato sauce, onion, garlic, carrot and celery (for the sauce base), lasagna pasta, bechamel sauce (wheat, butter and milk), mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, black pepper and dried herbs such as oregano.

Homemade beef and pork lasagnas keep in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days, well covered and already baked; they can also be frozen in portions for up to 2–3 months, maintaining a juicy texture when reheated in the oven or pan over low heat.