Category: Appetizers

• Summer Salmon salad

  A Summer salad can be the perfect entrè for an elegant dinner. This one is made with fresh arugula, salad and multi color tomatoes. The king of this dish is the salmon, served in small filets wrapped in grilled zucchini.To accompany this salad we choose an handmade mayo enriched with lemon zest. Ingredients:1 salmon filet 1 zucchini 2 tablespoons…

• Eggplant Cordon Bleu

  The eggplant cordon bleu is a variant of the known chicken cordon bleu. This version is much lighter and easy to prepare. You can really make it in little time. And it doesn’t require any special expertise. INGREDIENTS 2 eggplants3 eggsBreadcrumbsParmesan cheeseFlourSalt and pepperExtra virgin Olive oilMozzarella and prosciutto to stuff them METHOD Cut the…

• Stuffed focaccia in 30 minutes

  This stuffed focaccia can be ready in 30 minutes. Easy to make and so delicious. We filled it with ham and cheese but this recipe can be easily adapted depending on your personal tastes, and you could change the type of cheese, or use salame or mortadella in place of the ham. You could also…

• Salmon Pockets

  Are you looking for a tasty and elegant appetizer for your next dinner? These salmon pockets are the perfect solution! INGREDIENTS 1 salmon filet 1 zucchini 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon honey extra virgin olive oil sesame seedslemon zest METHOD Cut the salmon filet in small pieces and let it marinate in the soy sauce, olive oil and honey…

• Italian Bruschetta with Figs, Brie and Prosciutto 

  This recipe for brie cheese and figs is a classic combination, but the addition of the prosciutto takes it over the top. It’s sweet, salty and creamy all at once.  INGREDIENTS for 2 bruschette 2 slices of bread2 figs2 slices of prosciutto4 slices of brie cheese METHOD Toast the bread slices until they are just…

• Shrimps Salad

  Today, Cristina prepared a fresh recipe perfect for this Italian hot Summer. You need just a few minutes to make this flavorful and light lunch. INGREDIENTS 600 gr shrimps 150 gr red cherry tomatoes 150gr yellow cherry tomatoes 2 sticks of celery Basil, salt, pepperExtra virgin olive oil @anticofrantoioderitisLemon zest  METHOD Clean the shrimps, pan fry them and season them…

• Zucchini Crêpes

  This is the perfect summer dish. You need just a mixer, a frying pan and very few ingredients. INGREDIENTS 1 big zucchini (350 gr)1 small onion (optional)3 eggs3 spoons of flourextra virgin olive oil @anticofrantoioderitisA pinch of salt METHOD Cut the zucchini and the onion in pieces, put them in a mixer and blend until creamy.…

• Fried Potato Peels

  No waste recipe: do not throw away the potato peels, they can be perfect for your next aperitivo!  You just need to wash and dry them, sprinkle with rosemary and salt and then fry them in vegetable oil until they are crispy and brown!  Believe us, you will never throw them away anymore! INGREDIENTS Potato…

• Hanged Caciocavallo (grilled Italian cheese)

  The hanged caciocavallo is one of the most famous street food in the South of Italy. It’s the best way to make an unforgettable bruschetta. Caciocavallo is a type of stretched-curd cheese made out of sheep’s or cow’s milk. It is produced throughout Southern Italy, particularly in the Apennine Mountains and in the Gargano peninsula.…

• Stuffed Calamari (squid)

  This is probably the best calamari you’ll ever have! Calamari (squid) are a super flexible ingredient. You’ll find it very frequently in risotto, pasta, paella and it’s great in fish stews… But it can also be a star, as it’s definitely the case in this stuffed calamari dish.Cooked this way, the squid is so tender…