Farinata with prosciutto by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

A perfect light lunch or afternoon snack, full of flavor, but quite simple to make.

Chestnut and Butternut Squash Pie Cups by Hungry Jenny

True pie-warming hugs. http://hungryjenny.blogspot.com/2010/11/friday-pie-day-chestnut-and-butternut.html

Dried fruit and senna remedy by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Dried fruit and senna leaf for natural and gentle relief. Please note that senna is not recommended for pregnant women, nursing mothers and children under 12 years.

Quail eggs in purple potato nest with smoked salmon, chive sauce on a bed of lemon greens by Citronetvanille

Mozzarella in carrozza by Frank Fariello

What could be more primordially satisfying than the combination of bread and cheese? Well, frying them together makes them even more satisfying. And if you add a bit of anchovy to the mix well, you're in heaven! Mozzarella in carrozza, literally "mozzarella cheese in a carriage", is one of the rustic glories of Neapolitan cuisine.…

Boquerones en vinagre or marinated anchovies by Guest of winter

One of the most ubiquitous tapas in Spain, light, healthy and delicious anchovies marinated in vinegar and oil.

aubergine ,garlic caviar by Peter Brown

As with so many dishes with long histories there are a few different ways of preparing aubergine (eggplant) caviar, but these are variations occur more in the quantities rather than ingredients . The French claim this to be their invention ,so let them have their way Bon Appetit

Halloumi Cheese Appetizer by Julie Reihl

Halloumi cheese is a Greek grilling cheese and it is unique in nature in that it maintains its shape during the frying or grilling process and doesn’t melt as regular types of cheeses do. It normally is made with a mix of sheep and goat’s milk, but sometimes you can find a brand that has cow’s milk added. The texture is firm and the…

Apple Brie Appetizer Soup by Sara Gray

Well, this appetizer soup certainly surprised me! It's reminiscent of a Brie appetizer that's garnished with apples, but made into a soup appetizer - a new twist on an old theme. Serve your guests this delicious appetizer and they'll want to skip dinner (just kidding!) It's delicate in nature and the riper the Brie cheese, the…

Cauliflower Canapés by Denise Romeo

Cauliflower is highly under-rated! It is good served hot in casseroles, cold in salad, pickled, or even in soup. The first time my husband made this cauliflower puree, I was skeptical, but now it is one of my very favorite appetizers.

Squid stuffed with shrimp by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Succulent squid stuffed with shrimp in light tomato sauce. Served with Focaccia bread and a glass of white wine it is a food Heaven on Earth.

Chorizo by John Allred

An authentic traditional chorizo recipe that will transport you to Spain and add that real flavour to dishes that some commercial varieties lack.

Garden Pasta Salad by myra byanka

Fresh herbs and veggies, plus a red wine vinagrette make this pasta salad a real summer treat.

Calamari, Scallops and Lemon Fritto Misto by Joyce Leung

This is a delicious, easy to prepare Italian antipasto. Make sure you serve it hot. Close your eyes and imagine you are in a small Italian restaurant near the beach in southern Italy. This is better than 98% of the calamari you'll ever order in a US restaurant - guaranteed. Yum!

Parmigiana di melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan) by Frank Fariello

Being a lover of good food, I find it almost impossible to answer the question 'what's your favorite dish?' But if I had to, my answer would probably be eggplant parmesan--parmigiana di melanzane--the way Angelina used to make it. This is a simple dish to make, but it involves several steps. Allow yourself a good two hours to…