Appetiser / Aperitivo

Corona di prosciutto e melone – A traditional Italian appetiser where salty meets sweet. The saltiness of the ham combined with the sweetness of the melon works extremely well together and…

Verdure alla griglia con salsa verde – There are various versions of this salsa verde. In this recipe, we’ll be making the Piedmont version (northern Italy). The basic ingredients of the sauce…

Crostini di patate dolci con pancetta e fiocchi di latte – a simple easy Italian appetiser made from grilled sweet potatoes, cottage cheese and pancetta. Crostini di patate con pancetta e fiocchi di…

Taralli – Italian snack foods, very common in the southern part of Italy. These have a similar texture to breadsticks or pretzels. Taralli can be sweet or savoury. Today, we’ll be…

Aperitivo fai da te – enjoy a drink and a few nibbles at home and share with family and friends. In this post, you will find a Spritz, insalata caprese, zucchine…

Bruschetta is a notorious traditional Italian appetiser. It’s simple but very tasty. The classic bruschetta is found in numerous restaurants and it couldn’t be easier to prepare. Different regions have their…

The focaccia is a delicious Italian bread made from the most simple ingredients. Its texture is very similar to that of a pizza dough. It’s very easy to make and…