Italian food table

This Italian feast menu features spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, Caesar salad, bruschetta, an antipasto platter, and pizzelle.

If you must know something about me, I’m pretty much a huge sucker for anything fried or cheesy, but come on who isn’t? These cheesy arancini (rice balls) are the perfect appetizers for any party, event or even just because. Arancini is known as “adult mozzarella sticks”, but these crispy, deep fried Italian balls of rice are oozing with the ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese filling.

Antipasto, an Italian-style hors d'oeuvres, typically contains a variety of meats, cheeses, and vegetables. “Antipasto” literally translates from Italian to “before the meal” in English.)

Recipe and photos By Cody Owens I’m a big fan of foods that seem fancy but in reality are pretty simple. A well-executed French omelet, crab legs, tartines, a cheese board, mussels in white wine sauce . . . you get the idea. At least for me, eating these kinds of foods brings with it a certain level of, “Wow! Look at me! I’m so fancy!” but also the realization that just about anyone can make them with a little practice. This Tomato Confit and Whipped Feta recipe definitely checks all those…

Creamy smooth whipped ricotta cheese seasoned with herbs is topped with slow roasted tomatoes and served with grilled bread slices.

A Little Italy Chicago Dinner Party is sooooo delicious! We show you our invitation, menu, and decoration ideas!

Every year I get to have a joint birthday extravaganza with my little brother and my mother-in-law, as we all share the same birthday weekend. And because we love any excuse to throw a party, my mom and sister went all out with an Italian theme this year. ^^ My sister and I have become slightly obsessed with old records. I love finding songs that never made it to iTunes, and the occasional crack in the sound is so neat. ^^ ^^ Munchkin already recognizes David and can point him out (the large…

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This abundant Italian spread of cured meat, cheese, marinated vegetables, and more is the ultimate way to kick of a meal.