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Big, firm sardines that are perfect for broiling ($2.50 for 4.2 oz; 866-4MY-BELA).
Very fresh walnuts in excellent honey, imported from Spain ($10 for 13.5 oz; 888-692-4339).
Wonderfully silky, with a deep chocolate flavor and no preservatives ($7 for 10 oz; 800-962-6555).
The creamiest, most lemony (and least expensive) brand we tried ($8 for 11 oz; 877-472-2767).
Buttery and sturdy, they hold up well when frozen, as our recipe requires ($4 for 6.1 oz; at supermarkets).
Their intense earthiness makes them the next best thing to fresh ($15 for 9.9 oz [280 gm]; 212-737-0600).
So pure in flavor, they put most bottled artichokes to shame ($20 for 19 oz; 888-322-4337).
The flavor of the marinade is surprisingly complex ($4.50 for 19 oz; at supermarkets).
Clean oyster taste and subtle smokiness, without any annoying grit ($3 for 3.75 oz; at supermarkets).
The high quality makes it a big step up from most bottled pestos ($24 for six 6.7-oz jars; 888-281-6400).
A luxurious mix of truffles, pleasantly pungent cheese and creamy butter ($21 for 3.5 oz; 800-281-2330).
Plump figs in a sweet glaze that would be the perfect base for a sauce or dressing ($9 for 14.3 oz ; 800-400-5916).
Even better than most fresh supermarket shallots ($14 for 11 oz; 877-878-2783).
A hint of crème fraîche balances the sweetness in these caramel-like toppings ($7 for 13.2 oz; 866-784-7001).
—Lily Barberio
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