Canned Foods

Grape leaves, the leaves of the grapevine plant, are used in the cuisines of a number of cultures. They may be obtained fresh, or preserved in jars or cans. The leaves are commonly rolled or stuffed with mixtures of meat and rice to produce dolma, found widely in the Mediterranean, Balkans, and Middle East.

Giardiniera is an Italian relish of pickled vegetables in vinegar or oil. Italian giardiniera is also called sottaceti ("under vinegar"), a common term for pickled foods. It is typically eaten as an antipasto or with salads. In the United States, giardiniera is commonly available in traditional or spicy varieties, and the latter is sometimes referred to as "hot mix". Giardiniera is a versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of different foods, such as bratwurst, bruschetta, burgers, pasta salad, eggs (omelets), hot dogs, tuna salad, sandwiches, and much more. In the U.S. it is not uncommon to use giardiniera on pasta or, in the Chicago area, pizza. In the cuisine of Chicago, an oil based giardiniera is used as a condiment, typically as a topping on Italian beef sandwiches, subs, and pizza. A milder variety of giardiniera is used for the olive salad in the muffuletta sandwich.

Giardiniera is an Italian relish of pickled vegetables in vinegar or oil. Italian giardiniera is also called sottaceti ("under vinegar"), a common term for pickled foods. It is typically eaten as an antipasto or with salads. In the United States, giardiniera is commonly available in traditional or spicy varieties, and the latter is sometimes referred to as "hot mix". Giardiniera is a versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of different foods, such as bratwurst, bruschetta, burgers, pasta salad, eggs (omelets), hot dogs, tuna salad, sandwiches, and much more. In the U.S. it is not uncommon to use giardiniera on pasta or, in the Chicago area, pizza. In the cuisine of Chicago, an oil based giardiniera is used as a condiment, typically as a topping on Italian beef sandwiches, subs, and pizza. A milder variety of giardiniera is used for the olive salad in the muffuletta sandwich.

In addition to being used in meals, hot peppers are also one of the most preferred ingredients in pickles. While hot pepper is an incredible source of vitamins even in its most prosaic state, hot pickled peppers have unique benefits. In terms of nutritional values, both the taste and the nutritional value of each material that is pickled increase many times. Hot pepper pickles is a delightfully consumed food in kebab culture as well as juicy dishes. Hot pepper is the crown of the tables even in its simplest form. While hot peppers meet 25% of the vitamin A need for the body, 1 large size hot pepper meets almost all of the daily vitamin C need. Hot pickled pepper becomes a unique prebiotic due to its vinegar content.

Fava beans, also known as broad beans, are a springtime crop that is grown and eaten around the world. One of the oldest known cultivated plants, fava beans date back to about 6000 BCE and were eaten by the ancient Greeks, Romans, and settlers of the eastern Mediterranean. Today, fava beans are part of Asian, Middle Eastern, European, South American, and African cuisines. Fresh favas can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried for use later, and the versatile bean can be used for salads, stews, sauces, fillings, snacks, and more.