Antipasti (Appetizers) Recipes

Crostini Neri, or 'Black Crostini,' is the quintessential Tuscan appetizer, a rustic and deeply savory chicken liver pâté that graces every traditional holiday table from Florence ...

A true jewel of Roman summer, these Fiori di Zucca are delicate zucchini blossoms stuffed with a molten core of mozzarella and a savory hint of anchovy. Encased in a lacy, ice-cold...

Hailing from the rustic kitchens of Southern Italy, Polpette di Pane are a testament to the magic of 'Cucina Povera,' where humble leftover bread is transformed into a gourmet mast...

Transport yourself to the sun-drenched docks of Naples with this quintessential Italian classic, where the purity of the sea meets the bold heat of black pepper. Impepata di Cozze ...

Hailing from the rugged landscapes of Piedmont, Italy, Bagna Cauda (literally 'hot bath') is a rustic masterpiece of slow-simmered garlic, salty anchovies, and golden olive oil. Th...

Peperonata is the quintessential soul of the Italian summer, a vibrant melody of slow-cooked bell peppers, sweet red onions, and ripe tomatoes. This rustic dish transforms humble i...

This quintessential Italian antipasto celebrates the contrast between the cool, creamy heart of Pugliese burrata and the warm, concentrated sweetness of vine-ripened tomatoes. As t...

Hailing from the historic bacari wine bars of Venice, Baccalà Mantecato is a sublime masterpiece of Venetian cuisine. High-quality salt cod is poached until tender and then whipped...

Born in 1950 at the legendary Harry's Bar in Venice, Carpaccio di Manzo is the pinnacle of Italian culinary minimalism. This dish features paper-thin slices of premium raw beef ten...