Polenta Squares with Gorgonzola - Crostoni al Gorgonzola by Evelyn Scott

Fried polenta is a great treat, a snacking food of the sort one can go to a friggitoria and buy a cone of -- the frier takes a sheet of yellow butcher's paper, rolls it into a cone, and fills it with squares of polenta. But polenta is also a nice accompaniment to other fried foods at table, and is a perfect base for toppings of…

Antipasto Eggplant Stacks by Nina Timm

With a little prep work, you can have the different elements to this dish ready and prepare these delicious snacks in no time at all!

Caprese Salad by Jennifer Bass

Basil-Walnut Pesto by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

To help mix the pesto with the cooked pasta, blend 4 to 6 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water into 1/2 cup pesto before tossing.

Caponata by Farrell May Podgorsek

Caponata is traditionally served as an antipasto with toasted baguette slices or crackers. It is savory, with a touch of sweetness from the raisins and salt from the olives and capers. You can also use it as a pasta or pizza topping. This is one of the most popular appetizers I serve. The recipe doubles well and it freezes…

Gay pink grapefruit salad by Gino la Tilla

This recipe was created by me and my gay friend Guido a.k.a. Ivana. I'll save you the bench of innuendos included in ingredients and procedures, just know that “finocchio” (fennel) is the friendly way to say gay in Tuscany

compote of tomato by branna

a nice tomato sauce for your pasta or just as a dip with your appetizer. It can be used hot or cold. Delizioso enjoy your cooking Branna

Bruschette with mussels and cherry tomatoes by Alida

These bruschette are quick to prepare and of great effect. They make a light and tasty starter.

Focaccia by Myfoodpassion

Focaccia with roasted baby new potatoes and rosemary. Great for snack or lunch

Farinata, farinata... (Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous?) by Marla

Serves: 6 people I have a large 12 "heavy pan with a removable handle that I use to bake this in to two different batches. Cast iron skillets work well also. I have used sheet pans, but it didn't work quite as well, but I might not have gotten the pans quite hot enough either, which is key to success. Hot preheated pans, then pour…

Cantaloupe & Minted Prosciutto by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

Peanut Butter and Celery Vol au Vents by Tania Mattiello

Tasty Peanut Butter and Celery Vol au Vents, Cream Cheese and Celery o au Vents. Quick and Easy to prepare!

Pizza alla Campofranco by Ugo D'Orso

la Pizza alla Campofranco, meno conosciuta della classica pizza napoletana, che era regina indiscussa di tutte le pizze. La Campofranco è una gustosa variante delle pizze rustiche partenopee. Il suo segreto è nella preparazione della pasta, che utilizza lo strutto, che la rende particolarmente soffice e leggera. Il nome si deve al…

Slow Roasted Tomatoes by Stacy Coltrin

These tomatoes are to die for. I use them in salads, pizza topping, toacos and so many for things. When I am not cooking I am creating wrought iron art. This is once of the recipes I give to my clients who buy from on Etsy store. www.SantaFeWroughtIron.Etsy.com. Folks just love the gift.

Penn alla Bodka by Stacy Coltrin

This is so good with my own grown tomatoes. This is one of the recipes I give away at my Etsy store to thank folks for shopping at my store. www.SantaFeWroughtIron.Etsy.com. Take a look and all the goodies.