Gourmet Foods2025-04-25T13:46:28-04:00

Carter & Cavero, a Sea Girt, NJ | Monmouth County, NJ-based Gourmet Foods Store, offers unique Mediterranean foods | Mediterranean flavors from Europe, including the best Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Polyphenol Rich Olive Oils, Balsamic Vinegars, and so much more in store and/or via mail order.

Gourmet Foods

  • Pedro Ximenez Sherry Wine Vinegar

    Price range: $8.00 through $38.95
  • Mix this Sicilian Blend Bread Dipper made with premium spices with your favorite olive oil to quickly create a unique, flavorful dipping oil ideal for crusty bread. Suggested Uses:
    • Add to EVOO for bread dipping!
    • Sprinkle on pizza & pasta!
    • Use over burrata cheese and your favorite C&C EVOO!
    • Mix into sauces!
    • Sprinkle onto veggies & meats!
    Suggested Pairings: Ingredients: Onion, Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Rosemary, Garlic, Red Bell Pepper, Marojam | 3.1oz glass jar.
  • Mediterranean Citrus Bread Dipping Spices:

    Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with Carter & Cavero’s Mediterranean Citrus spice blend. This expertly crafted mix combines zesty citrus notes with aromatic herbs and spices, creating a bright and savory blend perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes. Ideal for bread dipping when mixed with olive oil, it also adds depth to roasted vegetables, grilled meats, seafood, and even salads. Whether you're looking to bring a fresh twist to your favorite recipes or explore new culinary creations, this blend is a must-have for any kitchen. Elevate your meals with a taste of the Mediterranean! 🍋🌿✨ Suggested Uses:
    • Add to EVOO for bread dipping!
    • Fabulous with fish & seafood!
    • Use on grains, like rice & cous cous!
    • Sprinkle onto a Greek Salad!
    • Mix into hummus or greek dips!
    • Sprinkle over flatbread before baking
    Suggested Pairings: Ingredients: Citrus Peel, Salt, Basil, Crushed Red Pepper | 5oz glass jar.
  • Transport your taste buds to the heart of Italy with Carter & Cavero’s Tuscan Tomato spice blend. This rich and aromatic mix combines sun-dried tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and savory spices, capturing the essence of Tuscan cuisine. Perfect for mixing with olive oil as a flavorful bread dip, it also enhances pasta sauces, roasted vegetables, grilled meats, and even pizza. Whether you're looking to elevate a classic dish or add a bold twist to your cooking, this versatile blend is a must-have in any kitchen. Taste the flavors of Tuscany in every bite! 🍅✨ Suggested Uses:
    • Add to EVOO for bread dipping!
    • Fabulous "secret ingredient" in sauces like marinara & pomodoro!
    • Season grilled chicken & fish
    • Toss over potatoes before baking!
    • Mix into hummus or whipped ricotta!
    • Sprinkle into tomato soup or minestrone for extra flavor
    Suggested Pairings: Ingredients: Tomato, Onion, Sea Salt, Roasted Garlic, Oregano, Parsley | 6oz glass jar.
  • Italian Roasted Garlic Bread Dipping Spices:

    Mix this Italian Roasted Garlic Blend Bread Dipper made with premium spices with your favorite olive oil to quickly create a unique, flavorful dipping oil ideal for crusty bread. Suggested Uses:
    • Add to EVOO for bread dipping!
    • Add to breading mix for chicken cutlets!
    • Sprinkle on pizza & pasta!
    • Use over burrata cheese and your favorite C&C EVOO!
    • Mix into sauces!
    • Sprinkle onto veggies & meats!
    • Whisk with your favorite C&C EVOO + C&C Balsamic Vinegar for the perfect Italian Dressing!
    Suggested Pairings: Ingredients: Garlic, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Onion, Red Pepper Flakes, Rosemary, Basil, Oregano, Parsley | 3.5oz glass jar.
  • Rosemary Garlic Bread Dipping Spices:

    Mix this Sicilian Blend Bread Dipper made with premium spices with your favorite olive oil to quickly create a unique, flavorful dipping oil ideal for crusty bread. Suggested Uses:
    • Add to EVOO for bread dipping!
    • Sprinkle on pizza & pasta!
    • Delicious over roasted chicken & pork chops!
    • Mix into sauces!
    • Sprinkle onto roasted potatoes!
    Suggested Pairings: Ingredients: Rosemary, Grains of Paradise, Sea Salt, Garlic | 4.2oz glass jar.
  • Elevate your dishes with Carter & Cavero’s Pesto Parmesan spice blend! This rich and savory mix combines the nutty depth of Parmesan cheese with the fragrant, herbaceous notes of basil and garlic, bringing the classic flavors of pesto to your kitchen. Perfect for mixing with olive oil as a flavorful bread dip, it also enhances pasta, risottos, roasted vegetables, and grilled meats. Whether you're creating an Italian-inspired feast or adding a gourmet touch to everyday meals, this versatile blend is a must-have. Savor the taste of Italy in every bite! 🧀🌿✨ Suggested Uses:
    • Add to EVOO for bread dipping!
    • Stir into butter or cream cheese for a flavorful spread!
    • Sprinkle over pasta dishes like fettuccine alfredo, pesto pasta, or carbonara
    • Mix into creamy sauces for an extra Parmesan kick.
    • Stir into mashed potatoes for a cheesy, garlicky upgrade.
    • Sprinkle over Caesar salad, caprese, or mixed greens.
    Suggested Pairings: Ingredients: Parmesan Cheese (Part Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Whey, Buttermilk Solids, Sodium Phosphate, Salt) Basil, Garlic *CONTAINS MILK* | 3.1oz glass jar.
  • Cheese, please.

      Suggested Uses:
    • Best on mac 'n cheese or pasta
    • French Fries
    • Mashed Potatoes
    • Popcorn
    • Egg Bake/Omelette
    • Garlic Bread
     
  • This Smoky Tomato Jam is layered with flavor and versatile in it's endless uses! Suggested Uses:
    • Stir into chowders and soups.
    • For your next BBQ – Slather it on your hamburger or hot dog instead of ketchup.
    • Simmer it with a pot of BBQ beans for a hearty dish.
    • Top off a grilled skirt steak or deglaze a pan with it to create a sauce.
    • Add to a grilled cheese sandwich.
  • " To Market – To Market is one of the largest distributors of Gluten Free spreads, spices, herbs, appetizers and so much more. Being Gluten Free is a growing concern these days. At To Market – To Market we strive to bring the best tasting and most flavorful Gluten Free foods to you. A healthy choice for the discriminating palate! Our gourmet spice packages are great to use for cooking, for making Gluten Free appetizers, dips, spreads, and more…Great on or with: bagels, baguettes, bread, vegetables, crackers. Proven to be the life of the party! Easy, economical, and most of all – delicious! If you have a health or diet restraint it can be hard to find the foods that are best suited for your dietary needs. Most of the food sold in stores are expensive and often have not taste or added health benefits. At To Market – To Market, we provide blends that have no MSG, preservatives, extenders, or fillers. "
  • Sticky Balsamic Pearls

    Price range: $16.95 through $18.95
  • A pepper jam that will leave your mouth tingling. The tropical flavors of mango and pineapple combined with the fiery hot habanero pepper for a blast of sweet and spicy flavor. A highly addictive product for our heat lovers. Great with meat dishes.
  • Made with fresh peaches, hand blended spices and Bourbon whiskey. Our Spiced Peach Bourbon Jam is summery, spicy and slightly boozy.
  • A combination of creamy Parmesan cheese and salty chopped California olives. This Olive and Parmesan Tapenade is a pantry staple and a must have for any olive lover. Suggested Uses:
    • Makes an easy appetizer alongside crackers or artisan bread.
    • Use as a pizza base or topping.
    • Toss a spoonful into warm or cold pasta!
    • Spread over chicken breast and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • This little jar of sunshine is a delightfully refreshing burst of citrus complements the warm, spicy ginger in this delicious jam. With the antioxidant properties of lemon and the immune boosting power of ginger, this is a healthy taste sensation that is just sweet enough with a little kick. Suggested Uses:
    • Serve over pancakes and waffles as an alternative to syrup, or top crepes.
    • For a tasty treat, scoop spoonfuls of our Meyer Lemon Ginger Jam over your favorite ice cream or frozen yogurt.
    • Serve with fresh warm artisan breads and fine cheeses.
  • This Merlot Wine Jam is a unique spread. It captures the deep mellow flavor of merlot—hints of plum and cherry—without being too sweet. The deep, intense color and floral, spicy aroma create a delightful sensory experience with a strong finish. Suggested Uses:
    • Topping for pancakes, waffles or crepes!
    • Spoon over ice cream or frozen yogurt to add a hint of elegance to dessert.
    • Serve with soft cheeses such as brie; sharp cheeses.
    • Anything chocolate!
  • Farmhouse Olive Spread is our most popular spread. We use a medley of local green and black olives that include Arbequina, Mission, Sevillano and Kalamata. We crush the olives and blend capers, garlic, herbs and other spices to create this chunky spread.  Wonderfully rich and flavorful, it is very pleasing to the palate with a hint of garlic and spices.
  • This Blackberry Raspberry Jam is bursting with flavor and full of health-boosting antioxidants.  Made using rich, plump raspberries and blackberries that hand-picked at the peak of ripeness and simmered to perfection to create this elegant and mouthwatering spread. Suggested Uses:
    • Serve over waffles, crepes or oven-hot buttermilk biscuits.
    • Use as a filling for a tart or spoon over ice cream, frozen yogurt or pound cake.
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