Appetizer Recipes

The classic Italian antipasto or snack. Grilled rustic bread rubbed with raw garlic and topped with heavily seasoned, juicy ripe tomatoes.

A towering platter of assorted seafood (squid, shrimp, small fish) dusted lightly in flour and deep-fried until shatteringly crisp. A coastal Italian classic.

The ultimate pairing of sweet and salty. Ripe, juicy cantaloupe melon wrapped in paper-thin, savory Prosciutto di Parma. Requires zero cooking.

An elegant Piedmontese classic. Thinly sliced cold roast veal draped in a creamy, savory, umami-rich mayonnaise sauce made with tuna, capers, and anchovies.

A refreshing, tender seafood salad common in coastal Italy. Slow-boiled octopus mixed with potatoes, celery, lemon, and olive oil.

Perfectly grilled rustic bread rubbed with raw garlic, topped with a vibrant mixture of chopped tomatoes, basil, and high-quality olive oil.

The salad of Capri. A simple, vibrant dish reflecting the colors of the Italian flag: red tomatoes, white mozzarella, and green basil.