Antipasto, European Recetas

Zeppole

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…

Caprese Salad

Grilled Stuffed Calamaretti-Involtini di Calamaretti con Mozzarela e Basilica

Calamaretti are so simple but whenever I make them for a grill party, they…

Insalata di riso (Summer Rice Salad)

Mid-August, when the temperatures climb to tropical heights, is a time when the enthusiasm of even the most…

Appetizers from Valencia -Cod dumplings

Valencia is a Mediterranean city in the cuisine culture is very important, do you know the Valencian recipes?,…

"Barbecue style" langoustines with cumin

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

Bruschetta

Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Variations may include…

Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Spinach

This Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Spinach is one of my family’s favourite dishes & I've been making this…

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

There is nothing so tasty as this dish. It works well for dinners with friends and family. Everyone in the…

Whitefish Brandade

Salt cod can be hard to find. It takes some considerable time to prepare and, plus, codfish stocks are dangerously depleted. So what is a brandade…

tomato basil mozzarella

tomato basil mozzarella

Tuna Stuffed Eggs

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…

Bruschette with mussels and cherry tomatoes

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

Giadiniera Italiana

This is a great side dish

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

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