Category: Antipasti

Smoked Salmon balls with Philadelphia cream cheese and walnuts

Difficulty:  Time:  INGREDIENTS (x 6 persons): - 200g smoked salmon (in brine or pre-cooked fillets) - 100g Philadelphia cream cheese -  1 handful of fresh flat parsley, thinly chopped -  1 large handful of grinded walnuts -  2 tablespoons of white onion, finely chopped -  2 tablespoons of lemon juice -  1 pinch of paprika powder WHAT ...

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Filo ‘tissues’ with Buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): - 280 g Filo dough - 1 big Buffalo mozzarella, roughly diced (about 80g) - 9-10 brown or black olives (at your choice), without nut - oregano - a handful of grated Parmesan cheese - about 20 cherry tomatoes - salt - extra virgin olive oil WHAT TO DO: 1. Switch on the oven to about 180°C. In a ...

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Ricotta and cheese Dumplings

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 8 persons): -  2 rolls of short-crust pastry (briseé) -  1 big red onion, thinly chopped -  a glass of Marsala or Port wine -  a handful of thyme leaves -  40 g dry cured ham slices -  80 g fresh Italian Montasio or Asiago cheese, roughly grated -  4 nuts, crumbled -  200 g ricotta cheese -  40 g ...

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Delicious Trout with Thyme and Polenta/Trota Prelibata

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 12 persons): - 2 white trout , medium size - 1/2 onion, 1 celery, 1 carrot (sliced thin) - pepper in grains - 2 tablespoons white vinegar - 3-4 laurel leaves - a large handful thyme - Extra Virgin olive oil - 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced - 5 anchovies under oil - Ready-to-use polenta or Corn flour for ...

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Parma ham roses, mozzarella and basil

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 2 persons): - 6 thin slices of Italian Parma ham - 1 handful of basil leaves - Extra virgin olive oil - 1 mozzarella (250 g) - salt/ground black pepper WHAT TO DO: 1. Cut the mozzarella in thin slices and place them centrally on a dish. 2. Drizzle with olive oil, some salt and ground pepper. 3. Take one slice ...

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Bresaola, rocket and parmesan rolls

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 8 persons): - 16 thin slices of Italian Bresaola, at room temperature - 1 large handful of rocket leaves - extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons lemon juice - 150g Parmesan, coarsely shaved - ground black pepper WHAT TO DO: 1. Wash and dry the rocket. 2. On a large dish place the slices of bresaola and put a ...

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Grilled aubergine wrap with ricotta and thyme

Difficulty: Time: INGREDIENTS (x 6 persons): - 2 long purple aubergines - 100 g of Italian ricotta cheese - 100 ml already-made tomato sauce - extra virgin olive oil - salt/pepper - 1 large handful of grated Parmesan - 1 handful of fresh thyme - toothpicks - some cherry tomatoes to decorate (optional) WHAT TO DO: 1. Remove and discard some ...

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Courgette flowers in the oven with ricotta and anchovies

Difficulty:  Time:  INGREDIENTS (x 5 persons): - 10 big courgettes flowers - 200 g ricotta cheese - 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan - 3 tablespoons of plain breadcrumbs - extra-virgin olive oil - black pepper - 3 anchovies, in oil WHAT TO DO: 1. Before you start, warm up the oven at 160°C. 2. Wash the courgette flowers under running water, ...

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