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    Antipasti and Light Bites

    There's nothing better than enjoying an Italian aperitivo with insanely delicious crostini and an iconic cocktail in hand. Here you'll find tasty nibbles and Italian antipasti for every occasion whether you want a quick snack or something special!

    Some of our favourites are Bagna Cauda (a hot butter and anchovy dip), Stuffed Zucchini Flowers and Easy 5 Minute Marinated Olives!

    Three slices of artichoke bruschetta sitting on a wooden serving board with a small ramekin of artichokes beside it.

    Artichoke Bruschetta (Quick, Easy & Delicious)

    An overhead shot of artichoke pesto in a bowl sitting on a wodden board.

    Artichoke Pesto (Quick 5 minute Recipe)

    Two stuffed eggplants on a scalloped edged plate with basil scattered around.

    Italian Stuffed Eggplant (Mozzarella and Tomato)

    A side shot of a ciabatta sandwich with burrata, anchovies, sun blushed tomatoes and arugula on a light stone surface

    Burrata and Anchovy Sandwich from Amalfi

    Three slices of bread with butter and anchovies

    Pane, Burro e Alice (Bread, Butter and Anchovy)

    An overhead shot of a walnut focaccia cut into12 squares sprinkled with walnuts

    Walnut Focaccia

    Mozzarella bocconcini in a bowl with basil pesto and tomatoes

    Mozzarella Bocconcini, Pesto and Sun Blushed Tomatoes

    An overgead shot of a focaccia pizza cut into slices

    Focaccia Pizza

    An overhead shot of Taralli in a bowl with glasses of wine at the side

    Taralli Pugliesi (Italian Snack)

    An overhead shot of baked ricotta in a blue dish with toasted bread at the side

    Baked Ricotta with Thyme and Parmesan

    Torta Pasqualina with a slice cut out

    Torta Pasqualina (Spinach & Ricotta Egg Pie)

    Pizza Rustica on a serving plate with a slice cut

    Pizza Rustica (Italian Easter Pie)

    An overhead shot of burrata cheese on a serving plate with nduja and gremolata

    Burrata with Crispy 'Nduja & Gremolata

    An overhead shot of smoked salmon crostini on a wooden surface

    Smoked Salmon Crostini

    Mozzarella in Carrozza (Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches)

    An overhead shot of Italian Grissini on a serving plate with olives at the side

    Grissini - Italian Breadsticks

    Easy Russian Salad - Insalata Russa

    A close up of a jar of pickled vegetables

    La Giardiniera sott'aceto - Italian Pickled Vegetables

    A close up of a ciabatta sandwich with chicken and pesto

    Chicken Pesto Ciabatta

    Italian Farinata Chickpea Flatbread (La Cecina Toscana)

    An overhead shot of zucchini pizza bites on a board

    Fried Zucchini Pizza Bites

    Whipped Ricotta Dip with Roasted Tomatoes

    A Piadina flatbread stiffed with tomato, mozzarella and prosciutto on a marble board

    La Piadina: Italian Flatbread

    Creamy White Bean Dip

    An overhead shot of red pesto on ciabatta bread with ricotta

    The Easiest Red Pesto Recipe (Sun-dried Tomato)

    Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms with Gorgonzola

    Rosemary Focaccia Bread

    Parmesan cheese cookies in a bowl

    Parmesan Cheese Cookies (Savoury Shortbread)

    Fried Sage Leaves with Anchovies

    An overhead shot of melon gazpacho soup

    Melon Gazpacho Soup With Crispy Prosciutto

    cut open stuffed olives with a sour cream dip

    Fried Sausage Stuffed Olives - Delicious And Crispy

    Easy Marinated Olives - Ready In 5 Minutes

    Parmesan Mushroom Toasts

    Chicken Liver Pate - Tuscan Crostini

    chestnut fritters on a plate topped with ricotta and pecorino cheese

    Chestnut Fritters with Ricotta, Pecorino and Truffle Honey

    Simple bagna cauda recipe in a ramekin with chopped vegetables

    Bagna Cauda Recipe (Anchovy, Garlic & Butter Dip)

    Easy Pumpkin Bread Rolls

    Cherry tomato focaccia with anchovies cut into slices sitting on a rustic plate

    Cherry Tomato Focaccia with Anchovies

    Eggplant Bruschetta with Mozzarella

    Delicious zucchini tomato focaccia. A simple Italian snack or appetizer with a crispy crust and soft, light and fluffy middle. Authentic Italian recipes and traditional Italian recipes at Inside the rustic kitchen.

    Zucchini Tomato Focaccia

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