Italian Appetisers
GRISPELLE (Warm Christmas Doughnuts): The Best Recipe
Grispelle or Crispelle is a yeast raised doughnut made with sweet potatoes and tradtionaly served during Christmas.
EGGS IN PURGATORY (The Best Recipe)
Eggs in Purgatory which is a strange way of saying eggs poached in tomato sauce.
CROCCHETTE DI RISO (Rice Croquettes)
This is a great way to use up leftover rice, they can be a great appetizer maybe even served with a dipping sauce of your choice or you could have them the way Nanny intended…as they are.
CALZONE WITH HAM AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE
It originated in Naples—calzone means “trouser” in Italian—but has become popular across the globe, with many regional variations. Calzones are usually baked, though some versions are deep-fried.
ARANCINI AL RAGU’: Rice Balls with Ragù Filling (The Best Recipe)
Arancini are Sicilian rice deep fried delicacies served with various stuffings, this is the recipe for the one with ragù filling.
Grandma’s Italian Fried Zucchini
The fried zucchini in batter , golden and delicately crunchy, represent a plate delicious and easy to marry with other dishes.
PIZZA DI PATATE (Italian Potato Pizza)
It is prepared with a mixture of simple ingredients such as potatoes, grated cheese, mozzarella cheese (or smoked cheese) and prosciutto or mortadella.
TARALLI (Italian Crisp Bread Rings)
They are crisp bread rings made with soft-wheat flour, olive oil and white wine, and flavoured with spices – generally fennel seeds.
GRANDMA’S PIZZA RUSTICA (ITALIAN HAM PIE)
From my Grandma’s memories, one of the most delicious Italian recipe.
Grandma’s Asparagus Frittata
This frittata is one of the easiest things you can make and it not only makes a nice breakfast, but a great light lunch, too.