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Italian Starters recipes


Last Updated : Sep 19,2023



इटैलियन स्टार्टर व्यंजन - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Italian Starters recipes in Hindi)
ઇટાલિયન સ્ટાર્ટસ્ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Italian Starters recipes in Gujarati)

Italian Starters Recipes, Vegetarian Italian Starters

Italian Starters Recipes. Vegetarian Italian Starters. Italian starters are not only scrumptious and tasty but also very appealing to look at, which makes them an ideal choice to serve at parties! The appetizing aroma and dainty appearance of starters like Risotto Balls with Pizza Sauce, Italian Style Baby Potatoes and Roasted Bell Pepper Crostini make them simply irresistible.

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Layered Burrata Cheese and TomatoesLayered Burrata Cheese and Tomatoes

Tomato and Basil Bruschetta is a popular Italian starter. Basil and tomatoes add subtle flavour and texture to this easy-to-make snack. Have a couple of pieces to satisfy mid-morning or mid-evening hunger pangs. Similarly, you can make Pesto and Roasted Red Capsicum Bruschetta. To get the full flavour, marinate the topping well. Risotto is a classic Italian preparation of rice simmered with cheese, milk, cream and pepper. We have turned this traditional dish into a delightful Italian starter. Risotto Balls with Pizza Sauce is perfect for serving with drinks before a meal.

Pesto and Roasted Red Capsicum BruschettaPesto and Roasted Red Capsicum Bruschetta

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Baked potatoes are another classic appetizer. We have perked them up by cutting into half and stuffing with spaghetti. Stuffed Potatoes with Spaghetti is a winner when it comes to preparing a tasty yet different starter, which has something to offer everybody – be it the snack lover, the spaghetti freak or the diner who dwells on tangy thrills.

Stuffed Potatoes in White SauceStuffed Potatoes in White Sauce

Crostini is another popular starter recipe from Italy. Mushroom Olive Crostini made on a sliced bread instead of French bread is a quick-fix starter I look upon when I have friends coming over. Using colorful vegetables you can make an Italian Open Toast Sandwich with dried herbs.

Italian starter platter

Create an Italian starter platter with Herbed Pizza Strips, Pizza Twists. Though they taste amazing as it is, you can serve them with rich and creamy Veggie Curd Dip or Creamy Cheese Dip.

Fried Mozzarella Sticks, Homemade Fried Cheese SticksFried Mozzarella Sticks, Homemade Fried Cheese Sticks

Gooey, melt-in-the-mouth Mozzarella sticks require not more than 6 ingredients. Another delightful Italian starter is the Jalapeno Mayo Balls. They are crisp on the outside and have a tangy mayo stuffing in the center.

Enjoy our Italian Starters Recipes. Vegetarian Italian Starters and other Italian articles below.

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Mushroom Olive Crostini
Recipe# 3263
16 May 14

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Crostini literally means ‘little crusts’ in Italian . These dainty-looking appetizers consist of crisped bread with interesting toppings, in this case a creamy and cheesy mixture of mushrooms, olives and onions perked up with pepper and mustard paste. The ....
Pasta Cheese Balls
Recipe# 22642
28 Dec 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
pasta cheese balls recipe | pasta balls Indian starter | cheesy party snack | cheese pasta balls kids recipe | with 22 amazing images. pasta cheese balls recipe | ....
Spinach and Corn Crackers
Recipe# 33611
25 Sep 21

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by Tarla Dalal
spinach and corn crackers recipe | corn and spinach cream crackers | Indian party snack | with 37 amazing images. spinach and corn crackers recipe | corn and spinach cre ....
Cheesy Bread Fingers, No Knead Cheese Bread Fingers
Recipe# 33980
02 Feb 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
cheesy bread fingers recipe | Indian style cheese fingers | no knead cheese bread fingers | quick party starter | with 19 amazing images. cheesy bread fingers recipe
Corn Capsicum Roll, Cheese Corn Bread Roll
Recipe# 37150
10 Jun 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
corn capsicum roll recipe | Indian corn cheese capsicum roll | cheese corn bread roll | Mexican starter | with 29 amazing images. corn capsicum roll recipe |
Italian Open Toast Sandwich
Recipe# 5239
06 Apr 22

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by Tarla Dalal
Italian open toast sandwich recipe | Indian veg open cheese sandwich | cheesy tomato and herb sandwich | veg cheese hot dog | with 23 amazing images. Italian open toast ....
Bruschettas with Tomato and Basil
Recipe# 22288
09 Jan 16

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
This Italian favourite is a great any-time snack. Basil and tomatoes add subtle flavour and texture to this easy-to-make snack that tots up just 38 calories per piece! Have a couple of pieces to satisfy mid-morning or mid-evening hunger pangs.
Cheese and Vegetable Sticks
Recipe# 7586
08 Jun 22

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by Tarla Dalal
cheese and vegetable sticks recipe | eggless Indian cheese and vegetable strips | vegetable cheese straws for kids | with 29 amazing images. cheese and vegetable sticks recipe |
Red Pepper Triangles with Italian Relish ( Healthy Starter Recipe )
Recipe# 34727
11 Sep 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
The bright red-coloured peppers, the multi-flavoured topping featuring a thoughtful combination of olives, parsley and paneer with lemon—all these highlight the unmistakeable italian identity of this low-cal starter!
Cheesy Broccoli Stuffed Mushrooms
Recipe# 4848
30 Mar 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
cheesy broccoli stuffed mushrooms recipe | broccoli cheese stuffed mushrooms | broccoli stuffed mushrooms | broccoli cheese stuffed mushroom caps | with 15 amazing images.
Tomato and Zucchini Pesto Bruschetta
Recipe# 6498
07 Jul 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Sliced french bread is topped with a freshly-made basil paste, chopped tomatoes, capsicum, zucchini, and cheese. Try using olive oil in the pesto for a lovely original italian flavor.
Mediterranean Crostini ( Microwave Recipes)
Recipe# 4916
20 Aug 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
This delicious olive, cheese and tomato topped bread is perfect for parties, buffets and makes a welcome appetizer. It also makes a perfect accompaniment to pasta, soup or any other continental main course.
Spinach Gnocchi with Mango and Green Onion Salsa
Recipe# 4959
10 Sep 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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This dish can be served as an appetiser or a main course. The sauce is unusually tangy. You can also toss the gnocchi (pronounced: 'nyoki') in any other sauce of your choice.
Calzone
Recipe# 3287
16 May 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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A calzone is like a folded over stuffed pizza. The circle of pizza dough is folded in half over the filling and then sealed. During baking, the pizza dough swells somewhat until it resembles a "stuffed stocking", the literal translation of word calzone. Sautéed vegetables and cheese aromatized with ....
Pizzelle with Mozzarella and Olives
Recipe# 3265
16 May 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Pizzelle resemble small bite sized calzones. I have stuffed these with some Italian favourites, cheese and olives, spiked with basil and pepper. Pizzelles are an example of a by-product becoming very popular in its own right. It was originally made using left-over dough (usually pizza or bread dou ....
Zucchini Tomato and Mozzarella Caprese, Italian Stir-fry
Recipe# 41713
26 Apr 17

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
In this Italian dish, the mozzarella cheese is the real star! Caprese is a type of Italian salad in which sautéed veggies are tossed with grated or sliced mozzarella cheese. The crunch of onions, the pungency of garlic, the succulence of zucchini and the jui ....
Jalapeno Mayo Balls, Party Starter Recipe
Recipe# 42700
30 Oct 18

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 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Jalapeno Mayo Balls is a unique party starter, in which you can actually recognize three exciting different layers. Right at the heart of these balls is a gooey mixture of mayonnaise and jalapeno, wh ....
Pizzetta Squares
Recipe# 3261
16 May 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Pizzettas are little individual pizzas from Sicily. They are nothing more than tiny pizza bread squares. Here they are given a whole new appeal by topping with freshly made sun-dried tomato pesto, fresh green basil leaves and caramelised onions. Of course, no pizza ever seems complete without mo ....
Grilled Pepper Bruschetta
Recipe# 4853
16 May 12

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Bruschettas are of Italian origin and are traditionally prepared by grilling a toast over a wood fire in order to infuse the smoky taste. I have however, used a charcoal barbeque for making these you can also use the electric one if you like or even an oven ....
Olive Cream Cheese Dip
Recipe# 3262
16 May 14

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 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Olives are almost always served in Italy, a custom that comes down from Roman times. Pickled olives have been served as a snack or after a meal along with cheese for hundreds of years. A combination of truly authentic Italian flavours, cream cheese, perked u ....
Antipasto Duo ( Exotic Diabetic Recipe )
Recipe# 33750
20 Aug 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
As the name suggests, this is a combination of two starters, ideally served before a main course of pasta! both these starters are served together as a platter… the paneer is marinated in lemon juice and flavoured with honey and garlic while the vegetables are delectably drenched in herbs and lemon ....
Crackers with Paneer and Veggie Spread
Recipe# 36071
04 Dec 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
crackers with paneer and vegetable spread recipe | Indian crackers with paneer spread | no bake cottage cheese crackers | with 16 amazing images. crackers with paneer and vegetable spread recipe< ....
Pasta Chips
Recipe# 1651
10 Apr 23

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 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
pasta chips recipe | baked pasta chips | crispy pasta chips | with 16 amazing images. crispy pasta chips served with creamy dip is great party snack! Learn how to make p ....
Cheese Onion Rings
Recipe# 42950
28 Nov 22

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 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
cheese onion rings recipe | cheese stuffed onion rings | Indian style mozzarella onion rings | with 27 amazing images. If you are bored of old and simple snack recipes, then here is an easy recipe of
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Italian Starters
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 on 11 Sep 19 01:17 PM


Very nice, and well explained. Thanks alot.
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Tarla Dalal    Komal, thanks for your feedback on the article of Italian starters.
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17 Sep 19 12:25 PM
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 on 20 Feb 18 10:42 PM


ty very much refrnch
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Tarla Dalal    We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.
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21 Feb 18 09:08 AM
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 on 12 Apr 15 09:38 AM