Antipasto, European Recetas

Carciofi alla romana (Roman-style Artichokes)

Dear readers: I am back from my travels, at my blogging post just in time for the first day of Spring.…

Mozzarella in carrozza

What could be more primordially satisfying than the combination of bread and cheese? Well, frying them together makes them even more satisfying. And…

Pumpkin gnocchi with basil and Parmesan

Wonderful hors d'oeuvre or light dinner.

Easy Eggplant AntiPasto

"Barbecue style" langoustines with cumin

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

A Neapolitan Christmas: Insalata di rinforzo

This zesty cauliflower salad is a fixture on family tables in Naples during the Christmas season. And it…

Penn alla Bodka

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.…

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…

Sausage, Fennel Seed and Tomato Crostini

This is a Tuscan-inspired dish and it is really easy to make. Use the best quality sausages you can find, if…

Bruschette with mussels and cherry tomatoes

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

Gay pink grapefruit salad

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,…

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.

Polenta Squares with Gorgonzola - Crostoni al Gorgonzola

Fried polenta is a great treat, a snacking food of the sort one can go to a friggitoria and buy a cone of --…

Stuffed Mushrooms

This has been a family favorite of ours for generations - I've tweeked my own seasonings to taste!

Warm Fennel & Chickpea Antipasto

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