Italian starter recipes
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Sardine recipes
Sardines in saor
Sardines in saor is a rustic Italian recipe from Jacob Kenedy, chef-patron of Bocca di Lupo, that makes a perfect starter or antipasti plate.
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Italian starter recipes
Stuffed aubergine rolls
These Italian aubergine rolls filled with tasty seasoned pork and beef mince are easy to make. They're great served with an aperitif or as part of a buffet.
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Italian starter recipes
Simple antipasti
The Italians are masters of simple food done well and this antipasti platter proves it. Serve as a simple starter at a dinner party.
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Savoury bread recipes
Olive and thyme focaccia
The simple addition of olives and thyme has the power to take a classic focaccia bread recipe to a whole new level. We love it served simply...
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Italian vegetable salad
Think of this cooked vegetable salad as a sweet-and-sour take on ratatouille, and you're on the right lines.
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Sardine recipes
Grilled sardines with panzanella
You can make two versions of this classic Italian salad recipe. Grill the peppers for melt-in-the-mouth sweetness or leave raw for crunch
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Prawn recipes
Battered squid, scallops and prawns
A simple batter transforms scallops, prawns and squid into a premium seaside supper. Quickly deep frying gives each mouthful of seafood a crisp bite.
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Italian starter recipes
Parma ham, fig and mozzarella salad with warm pitta
Eat like an Italian with this easy recipe for Parma ham, fig and mozzarella salad.
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Homemade dressings and sauces
Aioli
What's the difference between mayonnaise and aïoli? Garlic. A lot of garlic. Make with olive oil for flavour, and serve with crudites, chips, fries...
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Snacks and nibbles
Garlic breadsticks
These cheat's breadsticks are ludicrously easy to make and are the perfect accompaniment to any soup, salad, dip or pâté.
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