ZUCCHINI AL POMODORE E BASILICO – Zucchini with Tomatoes and Basil
The long green zucchini are a pure symbol of Mediterranean cuisine. They are used in a vey wide variety of dishes. They can be served warm or cold in an Antipasto. Zucchini are enjoyed as a very tasty snack or side dish to accompany any main course.
Ingredients
2 lbs/1 kg. Ripe Tomatoes
2 lb/1 kg. Zucchini
3 Cloves of Garlic, crushed with the flat side of a knife, left whole
6 to 12 leaves fresh basil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt (preferrably Sea Salt)
Wash and cut the tomatoes in half, remove the seeds and then dice.
Wash and dice the zucchini and tomatoes.
Chop the Basil leaves.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a 12 “ skillet. Add the garlic and lightly saute for about 20 seconds.
Add the tomatoes, basil, and zucchini.
Cook over a low heat until the zucchini is cooked but still firm to the bite. About 5 minutes.
Season with salt to taste.
This may be served hot, or cooled. This is a very aromatic dish which invites the palate to enjoy any of the Italian delights that would follow or be accompanied by this dish.
Serve with Bruschetta Classica or crusty Italian bread.
Serves 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
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SALMONE AFFUMICATO – Smoked Salmon with White Wine and Lemon
Smoked salmon is one of the best appetizers to serve … giving you the reputation of a great host/hostess, quite the gourmet, while only taking 5 minutes. Pair this dish with Bruschetta Classica for the most impressive, yet quick and easy Italian Antipasto.
Ingredients
12 oz sliced smoked salmon (make sure to thaw if frozen)
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
½ lemon, juice only
¼ cup dry Italian White Wine
¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
½ lemon, thinly sliced to decorate
1 tbsp. small capers (optional)
1 small white onion, sliced thinly to decorate
In a medium bowl add extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, white wine and ½ parsley.
Whisk the ingredients together.
Add the smoked salmon, one slice at a time, being careful to not tear the slices. Add the
capers. Very carefully, turn the salmon to coat with the dressing.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and leave in refridgerator until you are ready to serve. This
could be prepared up to one full day ahead of serving.
Serve the salmon fillet slices nicely arranged on a platter. Decorate with the onion and lemon slices. Drizzle small amount of the white wine sauce over the the salmon fillets, using a spoon and serve immediately.
Serves 6
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
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BRUSCHETTA CLASSICA – Grilled Garlic and Oregano Bread
Italians know the magic of a simple slice of crusty bread dressed with salt, oregano and good olive oil. It makes a good appetizer or snack between meals. Bruschetta definitely is the base of all “garlic breads” and the canapés. The main ingredient is the extra-virgin olive oil.
Ingredients
4 slices of thick-crusted Italian country bread,
approximately 3/8 inch (1 cm) thick
(you may substitute with baguettes cut slices on diagonal)
1 clove of garlic, peeled
whole small dry red peppers, spicy (optional)
extra-virgin olive oil
dry oregano
salt
Preheat an oven, broiler, stovetop grill or barbeque grill. Grill the bread on both sides until golden brown.
(Pay close attention to the grilling as the bread will brown very quickly and you don’t want it to burn).
Lightly rub the garlic on the surface of the bread.
If you like, you may also lightly rub the red pepper over the bread.
Using a pastry brush, thinly coat the grilled bread with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and dry oregano.
Serve while still warm.
Serves 4
Preparation and Cooking Time: 5 minutes
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BRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO – Grilled Bread with Tomatoes and Basil
This is an all time favorite of my family. It’s a quick and easy Italian recipe, great to start any meal … or as a side dish, full of flavor and very healthy.
Ingredients
4 medium tomatoes, finely diced
basil leaves
extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
4 slices of thick-crusted Italian country bread
approximately 3/8 inch (1 cm) thick
(you may substitute with baguettes cut slices on diagonal)
1 clove of garlic, peeled
In a bowl mix tomato, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Preheat an oven, broiler, stovetop grill or barbeque grill. Grill the bread on both sides until golden brown.
(Pay close attention to the grilling as the bread will brown very quickly and you don’t want it to burn).
Lightly rub the garlic on the surface of the bread.
Distribute uniformly (using a spoon) the tomato on the bread slices and serve warm.
Serves 4
Preparation and Cooking Time: 5 minutes
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ANTIPASTO CLASSICO – Antipasto Platter
The beauty of this dish is that no cooking is involved. You are assembling prepared ingredients on salad plates to dazzle your guests. You may substitute the prosciutto with any cold Itailan meats and you may substitute any of the other ingredients and be a little creative.
Ingredients
4 slices Prosciutto, very thin
4 slices cantaloupe
4 bocconcini (fresh mozzarella)
4 roasted red pepper (store bought preserved in a jar)
4 black olives
4 green olives
4 pickled mushrooms
2 roma tomatoes, each tomato sliced into 4 slices
4 Romaine Lettuce leaves, washed and patted dry.
Wash the Romaine Lettuce leaves and pat dry.
Arrange on individual salad plates.
Slice the tomatoes into 4 slices each. Slice each bocconcini into 2 or 3 slices, cutting close to the edge, but do not separate. Fan the bocconcini before placing on top of the tomato.
Arrange on individual salad plates, (or you may prepare all four servings together as one antipasto platter) on top of the lettuce leaves, the tomato slices and place the bocconcini fans on top.
Place the cantaloupe on the plates, to the side of the lettuce, and gently drape the prosciutto slice over top.
Group the olives on one section of the lettuce leaves on plates and then the mushrooms just beside them.
Drape the roasted red pepper along the center of the lettuce leaves on the plates.
Serve with Bruschetta Classica or crusty Italian bread.
Serves 4
Preparation and Cooking Time: 5 minutes
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