The Deli Dish

  • Introducing Rustichella d’Abruzzo

    A Traditional Italian Pasta Maker Rustichella d’Abruzzo started in 1924 and remains committed to the ancient traditions of Italian pasta making–good quality semolina wheat, bronze dies, and a slow drying … Continued

  • Introducing Pastificio Gentile

    One of our favorite pasta makers Pastificio Gentile was founded in 1876 in the town of Gragnano, and has been run by the Zampino family since the 1980s. It is … Continued

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    A Custom Cocktail, Just for You

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  • Three Easy Appetizers!

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Quick appetizers to brighten up your summer eating without spending much time in the kitchen As you probably know, I’m always up for ways to make … Continued

  • Better Red – A Smoky-Sweet Strawberry Salad

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews An early-summer strawberry salad with Piquillo peppers I mentioned this super simple and tasty summer strawberry salad last week, and I’ve made it more than a … Continued

  • Asparagus, Bacon, Egg – The Honest ABE

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A great way to take advantage of the new season’s asparagus at your house! Going off the initials for asparagus, bacon, and egg, I decided to … Continued

  • Red Lentil Soup with Zursun Lentils

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Satisfying soup for cold weather I love a good lentil, and when the weather is colder and darkness comes sooner, I find them particularly comforting. This great … Continued

  • Almondinger Cookies from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A tasty vegan cookie and its connection to a classic Ann Arbor park In our Zingerman’s 2032 Vision, we share: Our dedication to the Ann Arbor … Continued

  • Radicchio with Balsamela Apple Vinegar

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A wonderful warm salad for a chilly autumn evening When we opened the Deli back in 1982, balsamic vinegar was almost completely unheard of in the … Continued

  • Mancini Pasta from the Marche Region

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A farmstead artisan pasta from Italy’s east coast Artisan pasta has long been one of the greatest contributors to the quality of my culinary life. The … Continued

  • Walnut Mustard Potato Salad Recipe

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Vegan and very good! Along with wild mushrooms, one of my favorite parts of moving into the autumn market season is all the great local potatoes … Continued

  • Portuguese Piri Piri Salad

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers dressed with Portugal’s spicy piri piri sauce As I was thinking about good ways to take full advantage of some of the … Continued