ITALIAN APPETIZERS

 

~ Gorgonzola and Walnut Terrine with Apples ~

(Terrine of toasted walnuts and Gorgonzola cheese served with

French baguette and slices of Granny Smith apples)

 

~ Focaccia Pizzettes ~

(Mini Focaccia pizzas with sautéed vegetables, garlic,

mushrooms and olives topped with melted cheeses)

 

~ "Panzanella" Bruschetta ~

 

(French bread topped with a traditional Panzanella salad of fresh

greens, garlic, tomato, red onion and basil)

 

~ Tuscan-Style Stuffed Chicken Breasts ~

(Pinwheels of chicken breasts stuffed with roasted red peppers,

Fontina cheese and seasoned with sage)

 

~ Provencale Tarts ~

(Puff Pastry tarts filled with tapenade, cherry tomatoes and Feta cheese)

 

~ Spicy Italian Sausage Bundles ~

(Italian sausage, garlic, onion and cheeses enclosed

in a puff pastry bundle and baked to a golden brown)

 

~ Sweet Pepper Tuscan Bruschetta ~

(Sourdough bread sliced thin and topped with goat cheese,

basil pesto and roasted red peppers)

 

~ Golden Ravioli with Arrabbiata Sauce ~

(Cheese Ravioli quickly fried and served with a classic

spicy Italian red sauce for dipping)

 

~ Grilled Shrimp with Garlic and Bread Crumbs ~

(Shrimp tossed with garlic, Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and fresh

herbs, sautéed to perfection)

 

~ Savory Biscotti ~

(Variety of flavors of twice-baked Italian biscuits)