antipasto

4 small yellow onions 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper Servings: 2 Preheat oven to 400F. Do not peel the onions. Rub the outer skins well with the olive oil. Set them in an oiled baking pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake for about 1 hour until soft and golden. Serve warm or at...

1 8-oz package frozen artichoke hearts, 8- to 9-ounce package 4 each eggs 1/2 cup diced pepperoni 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated cheese 1 each 9" pie shell Servings: 8 Cook artichokes, drain and cut. Beat eggs thoroughly and add all ingredients. Mix well and pour into 9" pie...

8 slices cooked beef, cut in 1" strips 16 pitted ripe olives 8 small cherry tomatoes 8 provolone cheese cubes 8 canned artichoke heart quarters, drained 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing 2 cups bibb or romaine lettuce Servings: 8 Roll up beef strips pinwheel fashion. Alternately arrange beef...

DRESSING: 1/2 cup olive or salad oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves SALAD: 1 tablespoon salt 8 ounces radiatori or other pasta 1/2 cup...

8 salami slices, casing removed 8 small mild pickled peppers 2 zucchini, quarter crosswise 16 pitted black olives 16 cherry tomatoes, washed and drained 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 clove garlic, minced...

2 medium radicchio heads 1/4 pound prosciutto or bresaola, cut in thin strips 1 medium celery root, in thin sticks 1/4 pound parmesan cheese, in wedges salt pepper extra virgin olive oil Servings: 6 Line individual salad bowls with radicchio leaves. Add equal portions of prosciutto and celery...

30 large fresh garlic cloves 1 2-oz can anchovy fillets 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 dash Tabasco sauce 1/4 cup olive oil 24 thin french bread slices, 24 to 36 slices, toasted Servings: 6 1. Peel garlic cloves and slice centers 1/8 inch...

1 8-ounce container plain yogurt, non-fat 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced (1 medium cucumber) 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 pound roasted turkey breast, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 4 (6-inch) pita pockets, cut in half 2 cups shredded lettuce 2...

10 ounces fresh cheese tortellini 2 Roma tomatoes, cut into chunks 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into chunks 1 zucchini or yellow squash, sliced 1/2-inch 8 mushroom caps 4 skewers, metal or wooden 1/2 cup bottled Italian dressing Romaine leaves (optional) Servings: 4 1. If using wooden...

1/2 pound medium-size mushrooms, stems removed 2 tablespoons lemon juice (2-3 tablespoons) 1 medium red or green pepper, seeded and cleaned 1 small red onion 3 ounces Provolone cheese 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper Servings: 8 / Yield: 4 cups Fit mushrooms loosely into Salad Shooter...

1 (3-pound) chicken, cut up 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil 1/4 cup diced salt pork 1 1/2 cups sliced onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced parsley 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano OR 1 teaspoon chopped fresh...

1 16-ounce package bow tie pasta, cooked and drained 1 27 1/2-ounce jar Ragú Light Pasta Sauce 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 1 2 1/4-ounce can sliced black olives, drained 1 8-ounce jar marinated mushrooms, drained 1 6-ounce jar...

2 American Lamb leg steaks, cut 1-inch thick 1 red bell pepper, halved 1 green bell pepper, halved 1 red onion, halved 12 ounces canned marinated artichoke hearts, drained 3 1/2 ounces canned pitted olives, drained 3 tablespoons thinly sliced pepperoncini 1 large artichoke, steamed for garnish...

1/2 Pound sliced Genoa salami 1 slicing tomato 1 large white onion 2 roasted red bell peppers 1 Pound sliced provolone 2 cans black pitted olives 1 can baby corn on the cob 1 small jar of Pepperoncini peppers 2 stalks of celery 1 can of rolled anchovies extra virgin olive oil Use a long...

4 cups pasta, cold, cooked 2 cups white mushrooms, sliced 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped 1 cup salami, cut into bite−size pieces 1 cup provolone cheese, cut into bite−size pieces 1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, (with liquid) 1/4 cup Italian dressing salt and pepper, to taste 1/2...

1 pound shell, bowtie or elbow macaroni pasta 1/4 pound Genoa salami, chopped 1/4 pound pepperoni, chopped 1/2 pound Asiago or Italian sharp cheese, diced 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 (.6 ounce)...

"NOW THATS WHAT I CALL A CHRISTMAS DINNER". There are a few steps to this but most can be made a day ahead... in fact I normally assemble it all the evening before and then it is ready to go... Mushroom Risotto 300mls/just over 1 cup rice approx. 600mls/2 and a quarter cups hot stock ( I use...

Make this well in advance of te holiday season. Great to give as a hosting gift. 1 cup pickled onions, drained and halved 2 X 10oz. canned mushroom pieces, drained and chopped 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped 1 cup green pimiento stuffed olives, chopped 1 cup...

This colourful selection of fresh vegetables and herbs makes a great starter when served with fresh crusty bread. For the peppers 3 red peppers 3 yellow peppers 4 garlic cloves, sliced handful of fresh basil 120 ml/4 fl oz//2 cup olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper For the mushrooms...

Antipasto Platter 1 can (15oz) garbanzo beans 1 bottle (8oz) italian salad dressing 1 can (8oz) pitted ripe olives, chilled 1 can (16oz) tiny whole beets, chilled 1 can (11 oz) hot green cherry peppers, chilled 2 jars (6oz each) marinated artichoke hearts, chilled celery sticks 6-8 servings...