31 italian platter Recipes

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, minced shallots, minced fresh italian parsley, grated lemon peel, frozen uncooked lobster tails, thawed , cut lengthwise in half, uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 12 oz), peeled, deveined , butterflied, very large sea scallops, cooked large alaska king crab legs , cut lengthwise in half, water, lemon wedges, fresh italian parsley sprigs, lemongrass and cilantro sauce, saffron mayonnaise, roasted grape tomato , orange, and basil relish

heads iceberg lettuce, garlic powder, dried oregano, italian-style salad dressing, sliced cooked ham, sliced provolone cheese, genoa salami, thinly sliced, capacola sausage, sliced, pepperoni sausage, sliced, prosciutto, thinly sliced, sliced roast beef, fresh mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, sliced black olives, sliced pepperoncini peppers, sliced pimento-stuffed green olives, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, mozzarella cheese, sliced, grated parmesan cheese

pepperoncini peppers, drained, garbanzo beans or 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, halved fresh mushrooms, halved cherry tomatoes, provolone cheese, cubed, pitted ripe olives, sliced pepperoni, italian vinaigrette dressing, red leaf lettuce

artichoke hearts, quartered, drained, black olives, pitted, drained, roll salami or 1 summer sausage, sliced, prosciutto, thinly sliced, tomatoes or 1 pint grape, bocconcini, drained (or slices of fresh mozzarella), tortellini, cooked, drained and cooled (i like spinach tortellini, or half spinach and half regular, for added color), pepperoncini peppers, drained, basil, fresh, rolled up and cut into very thin shreds, for garnish, italian dressing, toothpick

pepperoncinis, drained, garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained, halved fresh mushrooms, halved cherry tomatoes, provolone cheese, cubed, pitted ripe olives, drained, sliced pepperoni, italian vinaigrette dressing, lettuce leaves

pepperoncini, drained, garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained, halved fresh mushrooms, halved cherry tomatoes, provolone cheese, cubed, pitted ripe olives, drained, sliced pepperoni, italian vinaigrette dressing, lettuce leaves

head green leaf lettuce, sliced prosciutto, sliced soppressatta (dried italian salami), sliced turkey, cheese (such as provolone, asiago, or parmesan), jarred cocktail onions, gherkins or cornichons, dijon mustard, marinated artichoke hearts, drained, baguette, sliced into rounds

sweet red pepper , cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, sweet onion, cut into wedges, zucchini, but into 1/2 inch slices, whole fresh mushrooms, fresh green beans, trimmed, italian salad dressing, dried basil, dried thyme, dried rosemary, crushed

sweet red pepper, sour cream, mayonnaise, italian salad dressing mix, chopped green pepper, eggplant, sweet yellow pepper, cream cheese, raisins, broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes , sliced cucumbers and carrots or vegetables of your choice

sweet red pepper , cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces, red onion, cut into wedges, yellow summer squash , cut into 1/2-inch slices, whole fresh mushrooms, fresh green beans, trimmed, prepared italian salad dressing, dried basil , thyme and rosemary, crushed

cubed fully cooked ham, pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and sliced, sliced ripe olives, drained, sliced pepperoni, quartered, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, quartered, italian salad dressing, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

eggplants, salt, orange bell pepper, red pepper, zucchini, red onion, mushrooms, olive oil, mozzarella cheese or 6 oz provolone cheese, sliced thin, assorted italian cold cuts such as ham or 6 oz salami or 6 oz mortadella, sliced thin, tomato, cut into wedges, black olives, olive oil, chopped fresh basil, balsamic vinegar or 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic cloves, minced, salt, pepper

heads fresh cauliflower, washed and cut into bite-size pieces (or 1 head cauliflower and 1 head broccoli, if desired), grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, washed, button mushrooms, drained, baby carrots, washed (and scraped , if necessary), pitted california black olives (kalamata olives can also be used) (optional), red onion, sliced, italian salad dressing (or your favourite bottled vinaigrette salad dressing), cooked shrimp, peeled but with tails left on, hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved, fresh ground black pepper , to taste

egg, bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled, dry breadcrumbs, onion, grated, dried basil to taste, sour cream, ground black pepper, salt, lean ground beef, sweet italian sausage links, hot italian sausage links, marinara sauce

coppa, thinly sliced, mortadella, thinly sliced, salami, sliced, bresaola, thinly sliced, montasio cheese, fresh italian goat cheese, piave vecchio cheese, at least 1/2 lb) wedge castelmagno cheese, extra-virgin olive oil , optional, freshly ground black pepper, fresh oregano sprigs, for garnish

french bread (1 1/2 lb., about 11 in. wide ), butter or margarine, eggs, ground lean beef or turkey, minced onion, fine dried bread crumbs, prepared pasta sauce, garlic, minced or pressed, dried oregano, shredded fontina cheese (6 oz.), sauteed mushrooms

reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, drained and cut into 12 2 1/2 , sticks, lean prosciutto (parma ham), water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and halved, ripe figs, quartered, mango, peeled and sliced, plain hard breadsticks (store-bought ), orange, strained tomato, whole grain mustard, low-fat yogurt or 4 tbsp nonfat yogurt, leaves fresh basil, salt and pepper, to taste

head cauliflower, tomatoes, broccoli , with steams, carrots, cut in small strips (or baby carrots), green onion, stalks celery, button mushrooms, italian dressing