Because dinner starts well, nothing better than an amazing appetizer, right? And there are several options in this regard! Some of them, including very easy and quick to prepare. So, you can also surprise your family or friends with a very tasty appetizer without having to face too much difficulty, or spend the whole afternoon in the kitchen for that. Here are some of these starter recipes and try your favorite one today:
eggplant canapes
Time: 30min (+ 20min rest)
Performance: 4 servings
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 2 small aubergines, sliced 1 cm
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 6 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 sliced Italian tomatoes
- Salt to taste
- 150 g of sliced buffalo mozzarella
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- flush oil
Method of preparation:
Arrange the aubergine slices side by side on a baking sheet and sprinkle with a tablespoon of salt. Leave to rest for 20 minutes. Wash and dry well. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and brown the aubergines on both sides. Then remove from the oven and let it cool.
Place a slice of tomato on each slice of aubergine and season with salt. Cover with a slice of cheese and garnish with 1 basil leaf. Transfer to a serving dish and serve. If desired, drizzle with oil.
vegetable dumpling
Time: 25 minutes
Performance: 30 units
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 crushed cloves of garlic
- 1 cup (tea) of milk
- 3 cups of vegetables (spinach, broccoli, escarole, etc.)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 4 tablespoons of wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon of pepper sauce
- Oil for frying and frying
Method of preparation:
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion, garlic and vegetables in the oil until golden brown. Add the flour, milk and cook, stirring constantly, until a thick cream is obtained.
Season with salt and pepper sauce. With a spoon, make the gnocchi with the dough and fry them in boiling oil until golden brown. Drain the gnocchi on absorbent paper and serve, to taste, with the ketchup.
ricotta canapes
Time: 25 minutes
Performance: 6 servings
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 1 packet of toast for canapes (120 g)
- 200 g of sliced ham
- 1 cup of figs in syrup, cut into strips
- Crushed cashews for sprinkling
Cream:
- 2 cups ricotta (mashed)
- 4 tablespoons of sour cream
- Salt, oregano and pepper to taste
Method of preparation:
For the cream, put the ricotta, cream, salt, pepper and oregano in a bowl and mix until you get a paste. On each toast, place a slice of cooked ham, a portion of ricotta cream and a strip of figs in syrup on top. Sprinkle with cashews before serving.
cheese stick
Time: 40 min
Performance: 20 units
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (tea) of breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon of fine herbs
- Black pepper to taste
- 500 g provolone, cut into 1-inch thick strips
- 1 cup (tea) of wheat flour
- 4 beaten eggs
- Fry oil
Method of preparation:
In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, herbs and pepper. Dip the cheese sticks in the wheat flour, the eggs and dip them in the seasoned breadcrumbs. Fry in boiling oil, a little at a time, in immersion, until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and serve as desired.
mix the skewers
Time: 40 min
Performance: 7 servings
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients of eskewer 1:
- 200 g of cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons of roasted and chopped cashews
- 1 tablespoon of sour cream
- 10 dried apricots
skewer 2:
- 20 fresh basil leaves
- 10 balls of buffalo mozzarella
- 10 cherry tomatoes
skewer 3:
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 2 tablespoons of grated onion
- 10 slices of smoked turkey breast
- 10 slices of provolone or table cheese
Sauce:
- 1 box of sour cream (200 g)
- 2 tablespoons of ketchup
- 1 tablespoon of chopped basil leaves
Method of preparation:
For the skewer 1, in a bowl, mix the cream cheese, chestnuts and cream to form a paste. Cut the apricot in half with a knife, being careful not to open it completely.
Fill with the cream and glue two apricots on each wooden stick. For skewer 2, place a basil leaf, a cheese ball, a tomato and another basil leaf on the sticks, making skewers until all the ingredients are used up.
For skewer 3, place the pineapple and onion in a skillet over low heat, stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. On a serving dish, place a slice of turkey breast, a slice of cheese and a portion of pineapple cream in the center.
Roll up like a roulade, cut into 3 diagonal slices and stick each portion on a toothpick. Arrange the chopsticks on a serving plate and set aside. For the sauce, in a bowl, mix all the ingredients until smooth. Transfer to a gravy boat and serve with the skewers.
Mini Italian bruschetta
Time: 45 minutes
Performance: 10 servings
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 1 clove of unpeeled garlic
- 3 mini French bread in slices of 1 cm
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- 3 skinless and seedless tomatoes, diced
- Salt to taste
- 20 fresh basil leaves
- 150 g of grated Parmesan cheese to sprinkle
Method of preparation:
First, peel the garlic and rub it on the slices of bread to flavor. In a skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and cook the slices of bread until golden brown. Remove from the heat and put a little tomato on each slice. Season with salt and add the basil leaves. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve. If you prefer, you can bake the mini bruschetta to brown the cheese.
tapioca nuts
Time: 1h20 (+ 6h in the fridge)
Performance: 6 servings
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 300 g of grated ricotta
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 cups of milk (hot).
- Fry oil
Pepper jelly:
- 1 cup (tea) of sugar
- 2 and 1/2 seedless chillies, chopped
- 1 cup of orange juice (orange juice)
- 1 grated peeled apple
Method of preparation:
For the jam, in a pan, mix the sugar, pepper, orange juice and apple. Cook over medium heat, stirring a couple of times, for 10 minutes or until thickened and to the point of jelly. Transfer to a gravy boat and let it cool. In a large bowl, combine the tapioca, cheese and salt. Add the hot milk and stir until the tapioca absorbs the milk.
Line a small mold with aluminum foil and pour in the tapioca mixture. Smooth with a spoon and cover with aluminum foil. Refrigerate for 6 hours or until they are solid. Drain and cut into squares. Slowly fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and serve with the jam.
caprese bruschetta
Time: 20 min
Performance: 12 servings
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 1 clove of garlic
- 12 slices of Italian bread, 1 finger thick
- oil for greasing
- 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons of chopped basil
- Salt and ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups grated buffalo mozzarella
Black olive paste:
- 1 and 1/2 cup of pitted black olives
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
Method of preparation:
For the olive paste, in a food processor or blender, press the ingredients button. Reserve. Cut the end of the garlic clove and pass it over all the slices of bread. Place them on a baking sheet greased with oil. Divide the olive paste between the slices. In a bowl, mix the tomato and basil and season with salt, pepper and olive oil. Divide the mixture between the slices of bread. Sprinkle the buffalo mozzarella, drizzle with olive oil and bake in a preheated medium oven for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Pasta salad with vegetables and salami
Time: 10min (+ 1h in the fridge)
Performance: 5 servings
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 1 pack of cooked tricolor penne (500g)
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup diced mozzarella
- 1 cup broccoli, cooked in bunches
- 1 grated carrot
- 1 can of drained corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 cups (tea) of mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt, pepper and chopped parsley to taste
Method of preparation:
In a bowl, combine the cooked pasta, ham, mozzarella, broccoli, carrots, corn, tomato and mayonnaise. Season with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, green smell and mix. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove from the oven, transfer to a serving dish and serve.
So, did you like our suggestions? For now, have a good dinner and enjoy your meal!
Source: Terra
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