Bruschetta by Janet Sirko

Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Variations may include toppings of tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese. A popular dish is bruschetta with tomatoes; one recipe popular outside Italy involves basil, fresh tomato, garlic and onion or…

Italian Marinated Mushrooms With Pecan Smoked Garlic by Bob Vincent

These mushrooms and garlic make a great addition to an antipasti platter or as an additon to a salad. Add cubes of cheese, olives, roasted red peppers, sliced banana peppers, salami and a glass of wine to make for a perfect first course. Serve at room temperature as the flavors will be best then. Don't throw out the mushroom…

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.

"Barbecue style" langoustines with cumin by Alida

Makes a great starter. A quick recipe and very tasty. Good if you want to impress your guests!

Roasted Squash with Onion, Oregano & Mint by La Tavola Marche (farm, inn & cooking school)

A new spin on squash: oregano & mint instead of cinnamon & nutmeg. This is one of my favorite Mario Batali recipes - best used with butternut squash or turban pumpkins the meaty flesh makes for a hearty fall dish.

Caprese Salad by Jennifer Bass

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil by Stacy Coltrin

There is nothing so tasty as this dish. It works well for dinners with friends and family. Everyone in the kitchen talking and eating. When I am not cooking I am creating wrought iron art and selling it on my etsy store. www.SantaFeWroughtIron.Etsy.com, this is one of the recipes I give away when I sell a piece of art as a thank you…

Vallée d’Aoste Jambon de Bosses PDO and melon in salad dressing by ContattoFebe

A fresh and easy idea to taste this unique raw ham, perfect in summer time and for a light lunch.

Tuna Stuffed Eggs by Phyllis Smith

I first had these as part of a beautiful salad that also included fried eggplant rounds and several types of olives, at the Locanda Rosati near Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. Wonderful for a spring antipasto or as part of a summer lunch.

Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Spinach by Blackswan

This Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Spinach is one of my family’s favourite dishes & I've been making this almost all my life. Hahaha! This cheesy appetizer can also be served as a healthy “snack”.

Zeppole by Frank Fariello

Zeppole are so easy to make—after all, they are basically just fried pizza dough balls—it is almost embarrassing to post about it, but since it was one of my favorite snack foods that Angelina made, it deserves pride of place on this blog. And, in any event, who doesn't like fried dough?

Giadiniera Italiana by Evelyn Scott

This is a great side dish

Warm Fennel & Chickpea Antipasto by Caroline Caron

Such a wonderful appetizer (or side dish) that reminds me of something rustic and Italian!

Insalata di riso (Summer Rice Salad) by Frank Fariello

Mid-August, when the temperatures climb to tropical heights, is a time when the enthusiasm of even the most avid cook can begin to wane. Italians often turn to easily prepared dishes that need minimal or no actually cooking. Salads are an obvious choice, and rice salads are a favorite. Not only are they delicious, but they are easy to…

CHEESE AGNOLOTTI by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

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