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Italian Appetizers

Begin a delicious Italian meal with one of our favorite Italian appetizer recipes. From panzanella to spinach-cheese tarts, these Italian appetizer recipes will please any guest.

Provolone Toasted Ravioli

Frozen ravioli are dipped in batter, rolled in an Italian-spiced bread crumb mixture, and deep-fat fried. Serve with the spaghetti sauce of your choice.

Spicy Mozzarella Sticks

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

Easy Bruschetta

Thin slices of baguette are brushed with garlic oil and toasted, then topped with a tomato, basil and garlic mixture.

Italian Dip or Mexican Dip

A creamy, cheesy hot dip that can be modified for a Mexican or Italian flare.

Madison's Salad

This tossed salad combines a packaged Italian greens with artichoke hearts, mozzarella & parmesan, and a dressing of oil, vinegar & anchovy paste.

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.

Italian Sausage Fondue

Italian sausage is formed into meatballs, cooked and dipped in a Bisquick-cheese batter, then fried in a fondue pot.


Marinated Vegetables Salad

Balsamic vinegar, made from white Trebbiano grape juice, adds a sweet flavor to this fresh tomato salad. This type of vinegar is aged in wooden ...

Bruschetta with Goat Cheese

It's hard to believe these toasty slices were invented to use up day-old bread. The creamy sage flecked topper gives new life to a traditional ...

Panzanella (Bread Salad)

This colorful Tuscan salad may be the inspiration of thrifty cooks using up day-old bread, but its sheer simplicity has made it an all-time favorite. ...