Even with our extensive line of products and product categories, some don't seem to fit in any of them. These select items, shown below, have a unique and delightful taste all their own. They have been a part of VICTORIA for a very long time and can turn any ordinary meal into something extraordinary. A delectable blend of basil, pure olive oil, pignoli nuts, almonds, Parmesan and Romano cheeses and spices resulting in a sauce that tastes great with your favorite cuts of pasta or as a different sauce over meat or poultry. The combination of basil, a highly fragrant herb, and the sharp, strong taste of the cheese give VICTORIA Pesto Sauce a unique taste all its own. Eggplant, the fruit of a plant that originated in India, is a berry that is consumed as a vegetable. It is very versatile and is delicious hot or cold. An essential ingredient in Asian and Mediterranean cuisine. VICTORIA Shoestring Eggplant is made from fresh eggplant, which is peeled, cut in julienne style, cooked, and marinated in a tangy vinegar marinade. For a real Italian taste treat, drain liquid and rinse with fresh water, drizzle with Victoria Extra Virgin Olive Oil, season with Victoria Oregano and Victoria Basil. Let stand for 10 minutes and serve. We've taken thin slices of eggplant and wrapped them around a delicious stuffing made from bread crumbs, anchovies and spices. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish to your favorite meals. This is eggplant with a decidedly different taste. Caponata is a tasty appetizer made from eggplant, diced tomatoes, celery, fresh onions, capers, lemon juice, vinegar, fresh garlic and spices. Enjoy it right from the jar or as a side dish. We have taken the tiny flowerets of cauliflower and packed them in vinegar marinade to create a tangy and tasty side dish that can be used as a garnish or mixed with your favorite salad. Created from an Old World recipe, the rich, hearty taste of our Italian Antipasto is from a combination of peppers, eggplant, cauliflower, tuna fish, olives, artichokes, anchovies and just the right amount of spices. Enjoy right from the jar, as a topping on your favorite salad, on a relish tray or as a side dish for your favorite meat, fish or poultry. Lupini Beans are an old world treat, an excellent cocktail snack, and they are already cooked and ready to eat. The outer shell of the bean should be removed prior to use. If desired, beans can be soaked in fresh water to reduce salt. Lupini beans are a rich source of protein, folic acid, and potassium, a very good source of iron, and magnesium; they also contain thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, zinc, phosphorus, and copper, in addition to being a good source of dietary fiber. This delightful non-alcoholic product is a combination of anisette and sugar. It can be used as a substitute in almost any recipe calling for plain sugar. Great for your baking needs, adds a distinctive flavor to cookies, espresso, cappuccino and wonderful in making Biscotti. Spice up an ordinary cup of coffee with anisette sugar. These are tiny pine nuts that add a delightful taste to all stuffing mixtures and are an essential ingredient in pesto sauce, can be used in sausage and broccoli, on top of cookies, or eaten just as nuts. Pignoli is an excellent source of magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper, and niacin; they are a good source of folic acid and provide riboflavin as well as vitamin B6, and are a very rich source of dietary fiber. New York City, famous for so many wonderful sights and attractions, is also well known for its street corner hot dog carts. From these carts comes this unique and tasty recipe. Fresh onions, mixed with a rich tomato sauce and just the right blend of subtle spices, are more than just for hot dogs. It is also excellent on meat or as a side dish for fish, poultry and makes a great topping on every meat sandwich. VICTORIA Sun Dried Tomatoes are imported from Italy and are literally dried in the sun. We start off with the finest plump, red, pear-shaped plum tomatoes and these are dried from 5 to 7 days depending upon temperature. We then take these delicious tomatoes and season them with the finest spices, flavor them with pure red wine vinegar and pack them in a combination of canola and pure olive oil. Sun Dried tomatoes can be used in a salad, in pasta sauces, used as an appetizer, or added on your favorite sandwich.   COPYRIGHT©2005 VICTORIA PACKING CORP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ( PRO-080405-SPS)