This Dinner For Four may be gourmet, but it’s quick and easy to prepare and enjoy.

Start with a trio of appetizers that need no preparation. We begin with Lemon & Garlic Marinated Chickpeas which are a staple in Mediterranean cuisine. Simple, yet flavorful, they can be served as part of an antipasti appetizer, tossed into salads or as a side dish. For a simple and delicious dip, puree until smooth and serve with warm pita slices.

Our next selection is Caramelized Onion, Fennel & Golden Raisin. Red onions are slow- cooked over low heat until caramelized, then tossed with sauted fresh fennel and plump golden raisins in a delicious savory yet sweet vinegar sauce. Serve as an antipasti appetizer, or use as topping for foccacia bread topped with gorgonzola.

We complete our trio with Piccolo Pomodoro Tomato & Basil. Bite-size garden tomatoes are seasoned and roasted to a camelized sweetness then packed in extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil leaves. Serve as a condiment with meats and cheese or toss with pasta and fresh ricotta and cracked pepper.

We have one pound of Fussilli pasta to be served with a creamy San Marzano Vodka Sauce.

Adding a salad will be easy with the Lemon Agrumato EVOO.

And for dessert, an assortment of soft almond torrone in three flavors: orange, lemon and vanilla and lastly Crema Gusto by Lavazza. Ideal as the base for speciality coffees such as Cappuccino, Latte or Iced Coffee.

The meal is artfully presented in a beautiful wooden, shaker style hat box which is reusable and perfect for storing any number of treasures.

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