European picnic appetizers & snacks recipes

Italian Baked Mashed Potato Croquettes

A very delicate crunch and hardly no fat to worry about baking them instead of frying. Grandma's recipe adapted…

Pizza Sauces

Stop the pizza delivery man, for ever! Unless… it’s being delivered directly from Sicily. I am sure that if you try this homemade pizza you will…

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

Wonderful and lighter alternative to baked eggplant Parmesan and wonderful for summer or fall nights. I use canned pasta sauce (basil if you have…

Parmigiana di melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan)

Being a lover of good food, I find it almost impossible to answer the question 'what's your favorite dish?' But…

Bruschetta

Insalata di riso (Summer Rice Salad)

Mid-August, when the temperatures climb to tropical heights, is a time when the enthusiasm of even the most…

Strawberry Mousse Cake

A sweet & romantic treat!

New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich

One of the signature delights in New Orleans is the Muffuletta Sandwich, generally made famous by the Central Grocery across from the Cafe du Monde,…

Cranberry Pesto Pastry Swirls

This recipe makes about 25 swirls

Layered tomato, grilled eggplant and buffalo mozzarella, basil-scented

A recipe for your first meal ... the terrace! It requires a certain…

Hummus and Bruschetta Appetiser

Quick, easy, and delicious and makes a great presentation.. A marriage of Middle Eastern and Italian all in one. Something different for your next…

Lowfat Turkey Reuben and Video

Amazing the calories you will save! All the great taste in this reuben sandwichc, not the same of course in meat flavor but healthier. Learning to…

Antipasto Eggplant Stacks

With a little prep work, you can have the different elements to this dish ready and prepare these delicious snacks in no time at all!

Fried Cheese