Appetizer Recipes

A traditional Sicilian recipe for artichokes coated in a batter seasoned with parmesan cheese, parsley and mint, then fried to golden perfection.

Chicken Spiedini are Italy’s version of chicken kabobs, but better!  Bite size pieces of chicken are soaked in an Italian marinade, breaded, and threaded on skewers before spending a few minutes on a hot grill.   The result is perfectly charred tangy chicken bites that …

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes are as easy as can be and these little balls are bursting with sweet tangy goodness.  Roasting caramelizes them and turns them into little flavor bombs perfect for topping pastas, fish, or vegetables.  I love to include them on my cheeseboards as …

Baked Ricotta is a deliciously cheesy, creamy Italian dip.  Ricotta cheese is mixed with Pecorino Romano, mozzarella and herbs in this warm savory spread. It makes a tasty addition to a cheese board served with some crusty bread, crackers or crudités, either alone or topped …

These Salmon Bites are so easy, quick and incredibly tasty!  Bite-sized pieces of seasoned salmon are cooked under the broiler and ready to eat in minutes.  Just drizzle some of our hot honey on them and watch them disappear! Salmon bites make an impressive and …

Homemade Sicilian eggplant caponata is delicious served as an appetizer with crostini or as an accompaniment to chicken or fish. It is a blend of eggplant, olives, celery, tomato, and capers. The bold flavors of these simple vegetables are heightened and complemented by the sweet and sour “agrodolce” sauce that it is cooked in.

Arancini also known as Italian Rice balls, are stuffed with a meaty sauce and mozzarella cheese and then covered in a crunchy breadcrumb coating. At one time you had to go to Italy to get this Sicilian specialty, but thankfully, today they are available all over …

Pizza Rustica, also known as Italian Easter Pie, is truly a culinary masterpiece! A decadent filling of Italian cured meats, cheeses and eggs is encased in a buttery flaky deep-dish crust and baked to golden brown perfection.  At one time you could only find Pizza Rustica …

Parmesan crusted potatoes are one of the tastiest ways to make potatoes. Potatoes are cut and coated in a garlicky parmesan cheese crust and baked in melted butter until they are golden brown and crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. This easy …

These incredibly tasty Grilled Lollipop Lamb chops make an impressive appetizer or a scrumptious summer dinner.