Category Archives: Appetizers (Antipasti)
Artichokes Two Ways — Carciofi Due Modi
As I’ve mentioned to a few of you, I’ve had a devil of a time finding “baby” artichokes here in Chicago. Sure, I can get the goliaths year-round and, about this time of the year, the stores have some that … Continue reading
Gorgonzola and Honey Bruschette
This is probably my all-time favorite bruschetta recipe. Not only does it blend salty with sweet, it couldn’t be easier to prepare, a big plus when you’re trying to get a large holiday dinner on the table. Being so simple, … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers (Antipasti), Vegetarian
Tagged bruschetta, cooking, food, Italian, recipes
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2 Brie are a Breeze
With Thanksgiving approaching fast, I thought that I’d share a few of the recipes that I’ve prepared over the years on Turkey Day. Let’s start with 2 baked brie recipes, one sweet and the other savory. As a child, our … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers (Antipasti), Vegetarian
Tagged brie, cooking, food, Italian, recipes
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Mom’s Caponata
The origins of caponata may be found in Sicily but today it is served throughout Italy, in one form or another. Yet, as varied as the final dishes might be, 5 ingredients form the basis of virtually all renditions: eggplant, … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers (Antipasti), Family Recipes, Sides (Contorni), Vegetarian
Tagged cooking, food, Italian, recipes, vegetables
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Fried Calamari
One of the most ubiquitous of appetizers, fried calamari can be found on most of America’s restaurant menus and, as one would expect, recipes abound for creating the dish. Some of these recipes marinate the squid first, while others only … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers (Antipasti), Seafood (Frutti di Mare), Vegetarian
Tagged cooking, food, Italian, recipes, seafood
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Mom’s Tomato Antipasti
Even more simple than its predecessor, this is my second recipe post and it, too, comes from my childhood. I was raised in Detroit, in what we Chicagoans refer to as a “2-flat.” My family of five lived on the … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers (Antipasti), Family Recipes, Salads (Insalati)
Tagged food, Italian, recipes, tomatoes
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