Truly decadent, this luscious, creamy spread is an absolute luxury; we considered labeling dangerous, because it’s practically addictive. Perfect for party platters (that vegan guests will especially appreciate), nothing goes into this jar other than freshly blended ripe artichokes, pearly cloves of garlic, sea salt, and high-quality olive oil. Imported from Italy, this is a true Mediterranean culinary delight with subtle flavors and a fresh fragrance. Silky smooth and rich, the artichokes and garlic meld perfectly to boast a velvety texture and almost a buttery flavor that will have you reaching for more.

Spread this on toast and enjoy plain, or add scallions, tomatoes, and slices of sweet peppers. Use it as a dip for veggies and crunchy breadsticks, or smear it on sandwiches instead of mayo for a gourmet touch at lunchtime; add it to pasta, and mix it into tuna or potato salad.

Fairway Marketplace is brought to you by Fairway Market, a specialty food chain that started back in 1933 with a small fruit and vegetable stand on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Today, Fairway Market is legendary for its experts and expertise in all things food, and a relentless obsession with quality throughout all of the different departments in its stores. In December of 2011, Fairway launched this online shop, so that we could bring the best of the best of what Fairway offers, at the same great values, to those who don’t live near one of our stores. Why keep all of this foodie goodness to ourselves? That simply would not be fair.