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Italian starters

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Looking for Italian appetizers? Here's a delicious collection of Italian starters, including antipasto, vegetarian, meat and seafood options! Get the recipes you need for the holidays or any festive gathering! #italianappetizers #antipastorecipes #italianstarters

Looking for Italian appetizers? Here's a delicious collection of Italian starters, including antipasto, vegetarian, meat and seafood options!

White bean crostini with anchovy and lemon salsa | delicious. magazine

This flavour-packed canapé recipe for anchovy and canellini bean crostini by Lupins restaurant makes for an easy summer starter.

Here you’ll find 20 appetizers, cocktails and sweet treats for a perfectly lovely bridal shower! They’re so incredibly tasty that you’ll impress even the pickiest mother-in-law! They’re also pretty, so easy and delightfully colorful too.

Here you’ll find 20 appetizers, cocktails and sweet treats for a perfectly lovely bridal shower! They’re so incredibly tasty that you’ll impress even the pickiest mother-in-law!

Whether you are planning a big Italian meal or are just looking for some mouthwatering starters, these Italian appetizers are where it's at.

Hosting a gathering? Don't forget to provide tasty food for your guests. This list of amazing Italian appetizers will make your party a hit.

These Italian appetizers are crowd-pleasing starters to any Italian-style meal! Pick from bruschetta, crostini, caponata and more. #italian #italianappetizer #italianappetizerrecipes

1 · 35 minutes · Caponata is an Italian appetizer bursting with flavor! Eggplant and Mediterranean vegetables make a tangy, garlicky spread that's perfect over crusty bread.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 Basil
  • 1 Celery, rib
  • 1 1/2 lbs Eggplant
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1/2 Red bell pepper
  • 1 Red onion, medium
  • 1 14-ounce can Tomatoes, fire roasted
Condiments
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Capers
Baking & Spices
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 Pine nuts, Toasted
Peppers with roasted garlic, anchovies and basil | delicious. magazine

4 · A stunning Italian starter by Angela Hartnett featuring sweet roasted red peppers, salty anchovies, roasted garlic and basil.

Ingredients

Seafood
  • 10 Anchovy fillets in oil
Produce
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 3 Oregano leaves to serve, fresh
  • 3 Rosemary, fresh sprigs
Baking & Spices
  • 8 Romano peppers, red
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 Glug Olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 1 Olive oil
  • 1 Glug Red wine vinegar
A classic Arancini recipe for an Italian favorite. It makes for a great starter for dinner or appetizer at a party. Vegetarian risotto balls filled with mozzarella, breaded and fried. Served with warmed marinara.

A classic Arancini recipe for an Italian favorite. It makes for a great starter for dinner or appetizer at a party. Vegetarian risotto balls filled with mozzarella, breaded and fried. Served with warmed marinara.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 Lemon, medium
  • 1/2 cup Peas, frozen
  • 1 Yellow onion, small
Refrigerated
  • 2 Eggs, large
Condiments
  • 1 Marinara
Pasta & Grains
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
Baking & Spices
  • 1 cup All purpose flour
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 Vegetable oil
Bread & Baked Goods
  • 1/4 cup Bread crumbs, plain
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
Dairy
  • 6 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 2 oz Mozzarella
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Liquids
  • 10 cups Water, lightly salted
Baked 'nduja, orange and burrata dip with olive breadsticks | delicious. magazine

4 · 50 minutes · Our ‘nduja and burrata dip is easy to make so, if you don’t have time to make the breadsticks, you could easily serve it with a shop-bought olive loaf for a seriously good starter. Our burrata with sticky roasted tomatoes, pine nuts and basil makes another simple but crowd-pleasing starter.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 Small handful Flatleaf parsley to serve, fresh
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 4 Spring onions
Condiments
  • 75 g Nocellara olives, green pitted and finely chopped
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 Polenta
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Caster sugar
  • 10 g Fast-action dried yeast
  • 1 Olive oil to drizzle and grease
  • 1 460g jar Red peppers, roasted
  • 2 tsp Sea salt, fine
  • 1 Sea salt flakes to sprinkle
  • 1 Stand mixer with dough hook attachment
  • 500 g White bread flour, strong
Oils & Vinegars
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
  • 100 g Burrata
  • 50 g Pecorino
Liquids
  • 300 ml Water
Other
  • Finely grated zest 1 orange
  • 2 Large baking sheets; food processor
  • 90g ’nduja (see Know-how)
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With the spice of the 'nduja, the crunch and freshness of the vibrant tomatoes, and the creamy indulgent burrata, this fresh tomato salad is a great summer starter

With the spice of the 'nduja, the crunch and freshness of the vibrant tomatoes, and the creamy indulgent burrata, this fresh tomato salad is a great summer starter

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 handful Basil, small leaves
  • 1 Clove shallot, small
  • 400 g Tomatoes
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Caster sugar
  • 1 Sea salt flakes
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Italian red wine vinegar
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
  • 1 Burrata
Other
  • 25g (see cook's notes) ’nduja
  • to serve (optional) crusty bread
Italian Appetizer Recipes

Italian Appetizer Recipes : Ricotta and Spinach Crostini, How To Make A Basic Crostini, Ricotta and Cherry Tomato Crostini, Avocado and Cherry Tomato Crostini.

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Crispy baked baguette slices topped with a creamy tuna herb spread. The spread is a simple mixture of extra virgin olive oil-packed tuna, celery & cheese. For a yummy tuna starter, visit us at https://cibusdirect.com/collections/appetizers #italianfood #tunafish #fish #cannedfish #fishdinner #italiansupermarket #appetizer #cheese #
Burrata starters don’t come much simpler than this.  Italian Afternoon by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license  Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/