Antipasti / Starters

Delicious and easy to make appetizers or ‘antipasti’ as the Italians like to call them! Including all of your favorite Italian small dishes such as bruschetta, caprese salad and more, there’s something for everyone on this board! These appetizers are quick and simple, yet are sure to impress your dinner guests using lovely fresh ingredients. Check this board for the best Italian starters to make at home.
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Prosciutto & Melon Skewers {Show-stopping and mouth-watering!}
These prosciutto and melon skewers simply melt in your mouth! Sweet and savory flavors of prosciutto paired with refreshing, juicy and sweet cantaloupe melon are simply irresistible. Their easy but beautiful presentation makes them the perfect appetizer to decorate any summer table.
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Easy Roasted Pepper Antipasto
This delicious roasted pepper antipasto can be served as a salad, a side dish and even as a topping for bruschetta and focaccia. It pairs perfectly with meat and seafood. Even your vegetarian guests will love it!
mushroom crostini is an easy appetizer for any occasion
Easy Cheesy Mushroom Crostini
These mushroom crostini is one of the favorite holidays appetizers. They disappear first and fast. But if you're a host or plan to bring them to a party, you'll love them too. You can effortlessly make a big batch and have a full tray ready in less than an hour!
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Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms
Whether you need an out-of-the-box appetizer or want to add variety to your daily menu ricotta stuffed mushrooms will definitely be a hit!
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Pizzette - Mini Pizza Bites
Pizzette are small bite-size pizzas that are usually made with a variety of toppings. They are one of my favorite finger foods. It’s perfect for any party, family gathering, to bring to the office or even make a dinner with them. Soft inside, with golden crust on the outside these bite-size pizzas are total crowd pleasers.
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No Cook Ricotta Cheese Balls {3 Ingredient Appetizer}
Looking for an extra appetizer to add to your party table? These ricotta cheese balls come together quickly and easily. You'll also love how elegant and classy they look on the table! They're pure bite-size finger food which makes them perfect for buffet style parties.
deviled egg sail boats are an easy appetizer for easter
Deviled Egg Sail Boats
Delicious and so appetizing these deviled eggs are filled with tuna filling that you can whip up with just a blitz of a blender. Perfect last minute appetizer and a sure crowd pleaser.
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Easy Tomato Bruschetta
5min · 4 servings Tomatoes Bruschetta ( the easiest recipe!!) • 2-3 cups sweeet Tomatoes (Picadilly, San Marzano or grape tomatoes) • handful basil leaves • Salt to taste • Extra virgin olive oil (EVO) • Toasted bread
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Shrimp & Zucchini Skewers
These Shrimp & Zucchini Skewers topped with crispy & flavorful breadcrumb mix is a delicious, out-of-the-box appetizer or a main dish for a special dinner for two.
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Torta Salata (Italian Veggie Quiche)
This Italian Torta Salata is made with delicious flaky crust and irresistable creamy filling packed with vegetables, mushrooms and cheese. It's perfect for buffet, as an appetizer and even as a meal all on its own!
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Whipped Ricotta Crostini with 5 Different Toppings
Whipped ricotta crostini are crispy toasted baguette slices topped with creamy, velvety whipped ricotta and a little extra topping. It is an effortless appetizer perfect for any occasion and any format. Serve them at finger food buffet, elegant sit-down dinner, outdoor BBQ, cocktail party and more!
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Salmon Carpaccio (Easy and Chic Salmon Appetizer)
This salmon carpaccio is a perfect salmon appetizer for Christmas and other holidays. It's easy, it's quick, it's chic. You'll also love how you can transformed into a delicious light and filling no-cook summer main! Try it once and you’ll wonder how you lived without it.
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Pizzette - Mini Pizza Bites With Assorted Toppings
Pizzette is an Italian favorite finger food! It’s perfect for any party, family gathering or buffet table. No Italian apperitivo goes without at least one flavor of these! Soft inside, with golden crust on the outside these bite-size pizzas are total crowd pleasers.
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Cheese Balls (Easy, No Cook Appetizer!)
These cheese ball bites are quick and easy to make Italian appetizer. Creamy inside covered with delicious pistachio crust they are a perfect no-cook appetizer for parties and gatherings. It's also a great cold appetizer that looks good on a festive table!
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Easy Pan-Fried Gnocchi (Perfect For Parties!)
This pan-fried gnocchi appetizer is probably the easiest and the most delicious of them all. Imagine in 5 minutes flat you can have a full bowl of crispy gnocchi nuggets to serve even to a big crowd. Perfect as an appetizer or a snack. Enjoy!