What's Cookin' Italian Style Cuisine: appetizer recipes

Showing posts with label appetizer recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label appetizer recipes. Show all posts

Tortilla Pinwheel Appetizers

Tuesday, March 9, 2021
These are going to be the easiest appetizer/orderve ever using tortilla wraps and making these mini roll-up pinwheels!


I have fillings with Italian, Mexican, and French ideas that will take care of every party member that loves something different, and they're made in minutes!


I use simple deli meats, shredded lettuce, favorite cheeses, and viola instant appetizer rolls sliced and perfect for any function, lunch, an appetizer, and any entertainment needs.


Of course, if you have creative ideas to use up leftovers, I would love to hear your ideas also, the possibilities are endless with fillings!


If you love making appetizers you may also like to try our 30 Appetizers and Side Dish roundup, something for everyone and all easy recipes to make.


These are also a big hit with my assortment of fillings on Game Day or any holiday, especially using a coordinating color to match, spinach and tomato wraps are perfect for Christmas!


The fillings are all not only easy to make even the kids can help and a great learning experience in the kitchen.


One of my very favorites is an all-vegetarian wrap, my husband loves meat-filled the more the better and leaves out the lettuce, again there is something for all your family's favorites here.


Scroll down to my printable recipe card I have many filling ideas for your next picnic, dinner party, or just a great snack for lunch!



this is a tortilla wrap with shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, peppers and olives



Italian Salsa

Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Italian-style salsa is a favorite appetizer in our home.


The salsa is not only a great dip with your favorite bread, but it's also a perfect garnish for meats and seafood.


This is packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices and is great for a health-conscious lifestyle.


Served with all fresh herbs and chopped vegetables, this will be great all year long.


We love to pack this for a picnic outing or backyard barbecue, it's the perfect garnish. 


If you love appetizer recipes like this one, you may also like our Italian Tuscan White Bean Dip or our delicious 30 Appetizers and More recipes.


Scroll down to my printable instruction card to make this easy appetizer recipe for Italian Salsa .




this is a bowl of mixed chopped vegetables made into an Italian salsa





Baked Pecan Raspberry Brie

Wednesday, December 30, 2020
I can't think of anything better than a quick delicious appetizer like this Pecan Raspberry Baked Brie for a festive holiday get-together.


Brie is a soft-ripened cow's cheese from France, and so delicious served warm.


This sweet and savory creamy melted cheese is so addicting and delicious "Party Food" you just can't stop eating it.


How easy is this that in less than 30 minutes this is a beautiful appetizer to serve for your guest and so elegant?


For those of you that love phyllo dough wrapped brie just out my directions, that's just as easy to do below.


Just scroll down to the printable recipe card and make this for any occasion and make it as festive or plain as you like!


this is baked brie with fresh raspberries and pecans


New Year's Eve Recipes

Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Here is the jackpot of New Year's Eve party recipes right here and a one-stop appetizer shop!


There is something for everyone here, and these can be anywhere from making them the whole menu for your party or just a quick bite before dinner.


We have a great assortment of elegant appetizers for that special occasion and even perfect for a wedding cocktail party.


We make a huge assortment of finger foods for all our parties and holiday functions, they're always a big hit, and most of the hot orderves freeze well to make ahead of time.


The hot assortment of appetizers can be kept on a warming tray or reheated in an air fryer for that fresh just made taste!


If I happen to serve many cold appetizers, I generally place them over a bowl of ice to keep them safe and cold all night.


Just scroll through our delightful assortment and check out what your family will like and maybe you would even like My Best Potato Side Dishesor Holiday Special Sides dishes to go along with these yummy finger foods for a large gathering.



this is a collage of new years eve appetizers



Loaded Boiled Smashed Potatoes

Friday, March 27, 2020
These Loaded Boiled Smashed Potatoes are one of my favorite ways I serve russet potatoes.

My family devours this chunky potato-style casserole dish with any meal I make.

The topping is fantastic with melted cheddar, sour cream, and crispy crumbled bacon.

However you top your baked potatoes, this can be transformed into however you love them.

We are huge potato lovers and I have a great Best Potato Roundup for you to check out.

This can be served with your favorite burger or even as an appetizer with chips or crackers.

Easy to make and done in no time with just a few ingredients and extremely addicting.

If you have a potato lover in your home, surprise them with this and watch how fast this is gone!

Scroll down for the easily printable recipe.



this is a deep dish pie plate with mashed chunky potatoes layered with cheese, bacon and sour cream


30 Appetizers and Side Dish Recipes

Friday, October 4, 2019
Here is a great roundup of many kinds of appetizers, side dishes, and just some fun food recipes for all your party needs.


Holidays, family events, gameday and any kind of parties you have, this will be your one-stop appetizer and side dish shop!


Do you love easy foods to make for a crowd or quick simple foods to pick on during a fun get together? Well, this is a great roundup for you then!


This gallery has anything from healthy roasted baked vegetables to comforting casseroles, along with some delicious popular appetizers like my Baked Artichoke and Spinach dip or Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip to satisfy friends and family during any occasion, holiday or event you may be hosting.


If you want to show off your skills, try some of the fritters or the roasted vegetables that are so vibrant in color to make your dinner menu burst with flavors.


There is something for everyone here, just scroll through the photos.


Each recipe has its own link to show you exactly how to make these recipes!













Charcuterie Boards

Sunday, November 12, 2017
When we have the family get-together these Charcuterie Boards are a family favorite.

The best thing about cheeseboard appetizers is they can be perfect for snacking, before the big dinner, or on a special romantic evening.


I love to prepare a cheese board with some unique fruits, meats, cheeses and so much more.


Come take a look at these ideas and how easy they are to assemble there is no right or wrong, it's built and tailored to whatever you like fancy or plain it's all GOOD!


Most of the time these Cheese, Meat, and Fruit Tray Appetizers are eaten on a Sunday for us.


Paired off with a good bottle of our favorite Chianti wine, it's the best way to start off the day before a big meal.


This is a cheese, wine, fruit, olives and board built with all kinds of appetizers to include raw and washed fruits and vegetables


Mini Black Pepper Pepperoni Biscuits

Tuesday, May 16, 2017
These Mini Black Pepper Pepperoni Biscuits are the perfect mini appetizer to feed a crowd, just have a hot pot of marinara on the side for dipping them in.

Appetizers are always perfect when hosting a party, and these are a great started when serving meats, pizzas or anything Italian these little bites will go perfectly for a starter or in addition to whatever you're serving.

They're loaded with pepperoni, shredded provolone and Parmesan cheeses along with a little heat of that spicey black pepper which make these super delicious in flavor combinations.

We love making all kindsof appetizers and dipping these in a pot of warm sauce is always a hit and the first to fly off the plates.

What's even better is the recipe is so basic you can really add anything you want in them or leave them plain with just the cheese in the dough.

Just scroll to the bottom for our printable recipe and get this in your oven today!




Game Day Recipes

Tuesday, February 9, 2016
If you're looking for a great game day recipe line up or planning a party, these game day recipes are ready for the kickoff.


These are the ones we love and with your crowd, you will have hit the jackpot of delicious recipes to scroll through with these appetizers.


These are easy to make and I promise you each and every guest will love these.


The ideas here are all great and you are sure to find something your family will enjoy while enjoying the day together.


These recipes are the perfect assortment for a great World Series or Superbowl party along with birthdays and holiday get together's. Come check these out!


It can be any kind of party you have going on, these recipes are great for graduation, baby showers and so much more.


Appetizers are fun, easy and sure to put a smile on everyone's hungry face!


I certainly know that everyone that comes to our home for any party asks for just about every one of these to be on the menu!


Have fun making these delicious recipes, they are all a smash hit!








Mini Sweet Tart Dough Appetizers

Sunday, January 27, 2013
Mini tarts can be transformed into a variety of delightful desserts or savory appetizers simply by changing the dough.

With these little mini tart pans made either in silicone or metal tins found in most specialty baking stores, you can fill them with anything from tuna salad to pie filling, depending on the party you're hosting.

We will add a list of ideas for you to fill these tart shells below. There are so many possibilities.

These baked pastry shells can also be used to make one large tart for quiche or even a pudding or lemon curd tart, and served with whipped cream or a meringue topping.

They really are a big hit at any party and very impressive, and all you have to do is bake the little tart shells.

Just scroll down to our recipe card and hit print to get started on showcasing a delicious array of party mini tarts filled with your heart's desire.


strawberry mini tart


Mom's Style Shrimp Cocktail

Sunday, March 21, 2010
Impress everyone with a Homemade Shrimp Cocktail it's just so simple and my mom's recipe is tried and true over 100 years old.

If you ever wanted to learn how to make a shrimp cocktail sauce with steamed shrimp, you're in the right place and mom's recipe is so much better than a store-bought shrimp ring..

This appetizer for shrimp cocktail is a must every night on a cruise ship for my husband and I, we just love this appetizer and the sauce is marvelous.

Served before dinner with even a few more assorted appetizers, we can really make this a whole meal by itself.

This appetizer is the most asked for on holidays especially Christmas Eve as part of the 7 Fishes in our family, however, is typically served in warmer weather seasons since it's a perfect light appetizer in the summer.

If you wanted an easy recipe, look no further, this is the easiest shrimp cocktail recipe on the planet and if you would prefer another sauce try our recipes for over 14 kinds of dipping sauces!

Scroll down to get this easily printable recipe with step-by-step instructions.