Italian + Starters recipes (47)

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Apulian Sautéed Mushrooms and Spinach

Recipe by: Salvatore

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This recipe is a typical recipe of Southern Italy, precisely the region of Apulia. Spinach and mushrooms are sautéed with onion, garlic, vinegar and white wine. Serve with crusty bread.

Arangini (Italian Rice Balls)

Recipe by: MAXIEX

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Crispy meatball-sized starters with deep fried outsides and moist herb and cheese insides.

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Artichoke crostini

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Enjoy these classic Italian toasts with drinks before dinner or as a starter. Using bottled artichokes means you can enjoy them all year round.

Asparagus and Parma ham bruschetta

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Why are the simplest dishes often the best? Here, a few fine ingredients lift this sandwich from the 'something on toast' category to a special treat. It makes a delightful, balanced light lunch when fresh asparagus is in season.

Bagna cauda

Recipe by: Julie P.

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This exciting Italian dipping sauce is meant to be served warm with crudités, crusty ciabatta, or whatever inspires you. The creamy blend of garlic and anchovies will become a favourite!

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Barley Mushroom Risotto

Recipe by: MOLSON7

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This barley risotto is delicious, healthy and filling. It makes a nice side dish for steak or roasted meats, and also works as a starter or light main - especially when you want to serve something a little different.

Beetroot Risotto

Recipe by: krone9

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Beetroot risotto topped with halloumi cheese and boiled eggs. I was inspired to cook this after being served beetroot risotto in a very expensive restaurant and being terribly disappointed. So I made it how it should have been made! Preparation time is only 5 minutes as you do most of it whilst you're cooking the rice!

Best Bruschetta

Recipe by: robynne

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A delicious recipe for an Italian nibble that has been revised and modified over several years. I hope you enjoy it ...

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Bocconcini Salad

Recipe by: Mario

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Bite-size balls of fresh mozzarella, known as bocconcini, make up this scrumptous salad. If possible, seek out mozzarella di bufala, made from water buffalo's milk, a specialty of central and southern Italy. It is a softer, creamier mozzarella than that made from cow's milk.

Boniet

Recipe by: The Iron Chef-SuziQ

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Pronounced 'bun-yet,' this is an old Italian recipe from my Nonie's kitchen. It is made using mainly parsley and garlic and is meant to be eaten with crusty warm bread. It is almost sinful to share this secret recipe with the world, but I know you'll love it as much as my family and I do. Refrigerate overnight for best flavour.

Bruschetta

Recipe by: JANWEISBERGER

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Fresh tomatoes, basil and red onion are heaped on top of garlic-rubbed toast.

Chanterelle Risotto

Recipe by: Christine M. Cook

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Savoury and cheesy. Superb vegetarian dish for dinner parties. You can substitute Pecorino Romano for Parmesan, and porcinis for chanterelles.

Chicken and Asparagus Risotto

Recipe by: katie

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A delicious, authentic Italian risotto with chicken and asparagus. Perfect with a glass of white wine!

Classic Bruschetta

Recipe by: MATTC1

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Fresh tomatoes and basil served on grilled ciabatta.

Crostini alla Fiorentina

Recipe by: nostatic

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This is a traditional Italian starter that is, essentially, liver pate served on toasted rustic bread. This is a nice recipe for parties and wine tastings. For vegetarians in attendance, you can also prepare a version with finely chopped (and drained) herbed tomatoes as it is equally delicious. You can serve the dish hot or cold on toasted baguette or ciabatta.

Daz's Tomato Cheese Melt

Recipe by: daz1057

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This is my favourite starter of all time I've only ever found it in one restaurant and couldn't find it on the net so I tried to replicate as much as possible A simple yet tasty dipping tomato sauce with a blob of melted mozzerella in the centre and some toasted ciabatta bread on the side to dip. Variations. Why not use your favourite tomato sauce instead of the one below. You could mix up the type of tosted bread used to suit your own personal taste.

Double-cheese pizza bites

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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These personal-sized pizzas are loaded with fresh tomato slices and topped up with two kinds of cheese, black olives and fresh herbs. A delicious way to welcome your guests.

Escarole Siciliano

Recipe by: Tammy

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Great flavours in one dish - escarole, olives, lemon juice and capers. Serve as a side dish or with toasted bread, or even use to top a jacket potato. Makes two generous servings. If you can't find escarole, use curly endive.

Fennel and Orange Salad

Recipe by: Barrett

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This is a traditional Italian salad served on wild greens. Here I use wild rocket.

Florentine baked eggs

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Spinach and eggs are a classic combination, and drizzling a little cream over each dish adds a lovely richness.

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