Italian Appetizers

Spicy Mozzarella Sticks 

These cheese sticks are coated with a mixture of bread crumbs and macadamia nuts, and then deep-fat fried

Tuscan Bread Salad With Olives 

Crusty Italian bread, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and mozzarella cheese, marinated in a red wine vinaigrette.

Gnocchi with Bacon Mushrooms and Cheese 

An elegant side dish or appetizer course--made simple when you start with gnocchi from the store.

Easy Pepperoni Rolls 

A tube of crescent rolls cuts the prep time--just roll the dough with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, then bake.

Pesto Garlic Cheesy Bread 

Pesto, garlic and Parmesan cheese make a crusty piece of bread a special hot appetizer or dinner accompaniment.

Cheese Filled Polenta Rounds 

A hearty appetizer or side dish--rounds of fried polenta filled with ricotta and Fontina cheese.

Itallian Pie Turnovers 

These crisp sausage, spinach and cheese turnovers are simple when you start with purchased puff pastry.

Italian Sweet Onion Crostini 

These colorful appetizers are full of flavor and perfect for any occasion, from game day to a truly elegant event.

Pizza Crust 

This yeast dough will produce a crisp, light pizza and loaded with flavor.

Rainbow Pasta Salad 

This pasta salad makes a great addition to and beef or chicken entree. It is full of veggies and has great flavor.

Tortellini Kabobs 

These appetizer kabobs are made with packaged tortellini, red peppers, black olives and smoked mozzarella in a savory marinade.

Marinated Antipasto 

An assortment of meats, vegetables and cheese are marinated in a mixture of balsamic vinegar and olive oil with Italian seasonings.

Buttermilk-Parmesan Toasted Ravioli 

Purchased cheese ravioli is dipped in buttermilk and coated with seasoned Italian bread crumbs, then deep-fried, for an appetizer or side dish.

Awsome Meatballs 

These hot appetizer meatballs make a great dipper with marinara or alfredo sauce.

Zesty Greek Pasta Salad 

This great side dish is perfect for summer gatherings.  Make it a light lunch with the addition of chicken or steak.

Portabello Pesto Bacon Pizzas with Artichoke 

Grilled portabello mushrooms filled with bacon, artichokes and a pesto cream cheese sauce for a healthy, low carb mushroom pizza.

Toasted Ravioli 

Purchased ravioli, breaded and sauteed in olive oil and served with a savory tomato and red pepper sauce.

Elegant and Quick Mushroom Mock Pizza 

Sauteed mushrooms and vegetables on whole wheat pitas baked until brown and bubbly with creamy goat cheese.

Italian Sausage Stromboli 

Italian sausage, basil cheese and cooked spinach are wrapped in a bread dough with Italian seasoning, then baked.

Cheesy Tomato and Basil Bruschetta 

Feta cheese, dill weed and pecans add a new twist to this classic appetizer.

Little Crusts with Goat Cheese 

These little crusts with goat cheese are a fresh and light snack or starter to any meal. Simple and tasty.

Baked Polenta Squares with Mushroom Sauce 

Corn meal polenta is so simple to prepare--and makes an extra special appetizer or side dish when topped with a creamy portabella mushrooms.

Greco-Roman Orzo Salad 

Gorgonzola and feta mixed with capers and kalamata olives really make this a tasty side dish.

Sweet & Salty Ravioli Snack 

These appetizers offer two fillings and two sauces--you may select the sweet version with a chocolate sauce or the savory with ricotta & herbs.

White Pizza Pinwheels 

Packaged crescent rolls with Alfred sauce, fresh mushrooms, green onions and mozzarella cheese rolled up and baked in a tasty Italian appetizer.