Salami

Salty, crunchy, sweet, and meaty, this warm mix is a combination of party appetizer heavy hitters.

The best salad is really a deconstructed Italian sandwich, complete with an oregano and red wine vinegar dressing that tastes just like how your deli does it.

A classic combination of melon and cured meat gets upgraded with the addition of briny olives and buttery nuts.

If plopping an entire stick of butter into a pot of noodles is your idea of a good time (it’s definitely ours), this saucy shrimp and salami pasta is for you.

Buttery cornbread and salty salami, when placed on a fork with a piece of turkey and rich gravy, is the perfect bite.

This winter salad with peak season bitter greens, salami, and crispy chickpeas is hearty enough on its own, but not so over-the-top that you can’t also pair it with pasta for dinner.

It's called the Ideal Meat Formula. Look it up.

Your answer to the age-old question "What can I make ahead of time and throw in my bag to feed myself (and, okay, my friends) when we finally make it to the beach/park/festival/fireworks?"

Bright citrus and fresh-ground pepper put a festive spin on two party staples: Cured meat and Marcona almonds.

The dressing and assembled ingredients alone make this salad a star. But the extra effort of cooking the vegetables is worth it we promise!

You know you’re one of those people.

A no-cook summer salad with a lemony, garlicky dressing. And salami.

Yes, breakfast calzones. They’re stuffed with salami, eggs, ricotta, and Fontina cheese. Heaven.

To the Hand Salad Haters out there: BYE! Go look at some other recipe! Get your own food website!

There is no higher calling of the humble Brussels sprout than this cheesy, crispy, can't-stop-eating sheet-pan pizza.

Delicata works in this pasta recipe because it cooks quickly in the pan, but you could sub slices of acorn squash or any roasted vegetables you want.

Charcuterie plates are great, but cured meats can be used in pasta, sandwiches, and more.

This sandwich can be lunch, a snack, or a late-night thing. Eat it with potato chips and lemonade; it's also great with a simple green salad for dinner.

There is no better beach or picnic sandwich than the muffuletta. Here's why.

Once you get hooked on fresh chiles, you'll want to pack them into everything you cook—including your antipasto.

There is no better beach, picnic, or party sandwich: It feeds a crowd, gets better as it sits, and is a hearty meal built inside a loaf of bread. 

Visit an Italian deli and splurge on the cold cuts, but hit the supermarket for everything else, including the not-too-crusty rolls that are usually loaded into bins in the bakery section.

If you prefer a spicy pie, use twice as much hot soppressata and none of the sweet type. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

What’s better than cheese and crackers for lunch? Salami, too! Use whatever hard cheese and cured meats you prefer.