European christmas antipasto recipes

Croatian pork jelly

This traditional and inevitable part of the Croatian holiday table has bouncy texture and deliciously meaty flavor.

Appetizers from Valencia -Cod dumplings

Valencia is a Mediterranean city in the cuisine culture is very important, do you know the Valencian recipes?,…

Braised Fennel with White Wine

Fennel is a versatile vegetable that is often looked over for being too tough. Braising is a great way to soften this hearty root vegetable known to…

Roasted Squash with Onion, Oregano & Mint

A new spin on squash: oregano & mint instead of cinnamon & nutmeg. This is one of my favorite Mario Batali…

Caprese Salad

Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Spinach

This Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Spinach is one of my family’s favourite dishes & I've been making this…

compote of tomato

a nice tomato sauce for your pasta or just as a dip with your appetizer. It can be used hot or cold. Delizioso enjoy your cooking Branna

Basil-Walnut Pesto

To help mix the pesto with the cooked pasta, blend 4 to 6 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water into 1/2 cup pesto before tossing.

Polenta Squares with Gorgonzola - Crostoni al Gorgonzola

Fried polenta is a great treat, a snacking food of the sort one can go to a friggitoria and buy a cone of --…

Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad

A Neapolitan Christmas: Insalata di rinforzo

This zesty cauliflower salad is a fixture on family tables in Naples during the Christmas season. And it…