Italian Recipes – Antipasto
Pizza Rustica
Pizza Rustica (Italian Easter Pie) Filling2 cups cooked, smoked ham, cubed2 cups cooked Italian sausage, sliced1 cup Mozzarella cheese, cubed or shredded1/2 cup chopped parsley4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped1 cup Ricotta cheese3 eggs, uncookedSalt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste Mix all chopped ingredients in large bowl Place uncooked eggs and Ricotta cheese in […]
Pizzelle
Pizzelle (Italian Waffle) 6 eggs1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 cup margarine, melted2 tablespoons vanilla or anise extract3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder Beat the eggs and sugar together until light and smooth Add the margarine and vanilla or anise extract Sift in the flour and baking powder and mix until smooth Place pizzelle […]
Bistecche Dei Proveri
Bistecche dei Poveri (Poor Man’s Steaks) In Sicily bistecche like these are served as an antipasto, a contorno, or, when a charcoal fire is going, as one of many dishes in a mixed grill 3 medium eggplants (about 2 pounds)Salt 1/2 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons oregano 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint Start outdoor […]