Print Warm Brie & Candied Walnuts Author: this little italian Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: American Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 12 mins Total time: 17 mins Serves: 6 Beautiful brie! It’s buttery and delicate. I just love it – any which way! Warm Brie with Candied Walnuts is seasoned with rosemary, baked in the oven for just…
Bruschetta 2 Ways: Fig Jam, Mushrooms, Onions & Ricotta & Apricot Jam, Pear & Brie
I love serving hot appetizers and bruschetta is something you can prepare in advance and make different varieties of – all with one baguette. Bruschetta w/ Fig Jam, Mushrooms & Onions and Ricotta I like sauté Crimini mushrooms olive oil. Add a little diced onion, salt, pepper, rosemary, onion powder, herbs de Provence and smoked…
Crostini with Ricotta and Peach
Print Crostini with Ricotta and Peach Author: this little italian Recipe type: Appetizer Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 24 pieces This simple appetizer takes minutes to prepare – it’s savory and sweet, a lovely addition to any cocktail party. Ingredients 1 baguette, slices about 1.5″ thick 1 pint of…
Sautéed Veggies and Northern Beans
Print Sautéed Veggies and Northern Beans Author: this little italian Recipe type: Side Dish Cuisine: Vegetarian Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves: Serves 4-6 Sautéed Veggies and Northern Beans is a delicious side dish or on its own as a nutritious vegetarian meal. Ingredients 1 shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, crushed…
Crostini with Shitake Mushrooms, Arugula, Shallots & Capers
Print Crostini with Shitake Mushrooms, Arugula, Shallots & Capers Author: this little italian Recipe type: Appetizer Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: Serves 2-6 Who doesn’t love warm, toasty bread topped with cheesy, veggie goodness? I don’t know one single person. 🙂 Crostini with shitake mushrooms, arugula, shallots and capers…
Sun-dried Tomato Bruschetta
Print Sun-dried Tomato Bruschetta Author: this little italian Recipe type: Appetizer Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 7 mins Total time: 17 mins Serves: 4 servings Bruschetta with sun-dried tomatoes and onions is a quick snack, appetizer or light lunch. Serve with Pinot Grigio or Reisling. Ingredients 8.5 oz sun-dried tomatos in olive oil, drained 2 Roma…
Shrimp Quesadilla
Print Shrimp Quesadilla Author: this little italian Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: Serves 4 Shrimp quesadillas can be served up as an appetizer, lunch or even a light supper. Make these as mild or spicy as you like and wash it down with a delicious, homemade margarita! Ingredients…
Butternut Squash Coconut Curry Soup
Print Butternut Squash Coconut Curry Soup Author: this little italian Recipe type: Soup Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 15 mins Serves: 4 servings Butternut Squash Coconut Curry Soup is delicious and this recipe is a simple “go to” meal any day of the week! Ingredients 2 medium butternut squash, cut…
Asian Meatballs and Rice
Print Asian Meatballs and Rice Author: this little italian Cuisine: Asian-inspired Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: Serves 4 These Asian meatballs are delicious served atop leafy Romaine lettuce leaves and jasmine rice. Ingredients 1 LB lean ground beef 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard ½ tbsp. ground ginger 1 tbsp. onion…
this little italian’s Stuffed Artichokes
Print Stuffed Artichokes Author: this little italian Recipe type: Appetizer, lunch or light supper Cuisine: Italian Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 1 hour 20 mins Total time: 1 hour 35 mins Serves: Serves 4 Stuffed artichokes are delicious and light, filled with Italian breadcrumbs, Pecorino Romano and finished with fresh lemon. Ingredients 4 medium to large whole…
