31 italian platter Recipes

japanese eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch strips, lengthwise (small, black, purple or white skinned ), zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices, lengthwise, cubanelle italian pepper (light green ), red onion, sliced into thick rings, cremini mushrooms, extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing, coarse salt and black pepper, chopped fresh thyme

prosciutto, salami, capicola, soppressata, pepperoni, mortadella , with pistachio nut, canned anchovy fillets, salmon, marinated artichoke hearts, pickled cherry peppers, roasted red peppers (better yet,, roast your own ), stalks celery hearts (cut into sticks) or 5 stalks fennel bulbs, hearts (cut into sticks), sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), pepperoncini peppers, marinated mushrooms, stuffed cherry peppers, stuffed with procuitto and provolone cheese, capers, caponata , eggplant spread, fresh tomatoes, sliced (or whole grape tomatoes), parmigiano-reggiano cheese, asiago cheese, provolone cheese, fontina cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, breadsticks, italian bread, gourmet olives, deviled eggs, hard-boiled eggs, grilled vegetables, head romaine lettuce (leaves to line platter), extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar

assorted cut-up vegetables (such as carrots, cucumbers, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, fennel bulbs, green onions and radishes), extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, crusty italian bread, paper-thin prosciutto slices

assorted veggies and fruits, sweet onion sliced into half moons, green tomato sliced, red cherry tomatoes halved, yellow grape tomatoes halved, asian pear (pear-apple) sliced, baking potatoes and 2 sweet potatoes microwaved until almost done, brown sugar, honey, olive oil, italian spice, cinnamon, walnuts, spices

garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained, fresh lemon juice, water, extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling, garlic cloves, peeled, ground cumin, paprika plus additional for sprinkling, cooked peeled large shrimp with tails left intact, unpitted kalamata olives, diced seeded tomatoes (about 3 medium), chopped fresh italian parsley, extra-virgin olive oil, grated lemon peel, fresh lemon juice, unpeeled english hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds, plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt (preferably greek-style*), whisked to loosen, crumbled feta cheese (about 3 oz), dried oregano or mint, marinated artichoke hearts, drained, lemons, cut into wedges, pita breads

head romanesco (about 900g or 2 lbs in weight), italian hard cheese, grated, parmesan cheese or romano cheese, butter, hazelnut oil, toasted hazelnuts (optional)

baby or fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, thinly sliced, mortadella, thinly sliced, cappicolla, thinly sliced, asiago or aged provolone cheese, soppressata (dried italian sausage), pepperoni, marinated artichoke hearts, oil-dried black olives or similar olives, pepperoncini peppers, whole roasted red peppers, fresh basil, minced garlic, olive oil, seedless cucumber, thinly sliced

tomatoes, pre-washed button mushrooms, italian salad dressing, leaf lettuce, cheddar , jack or provolone, sliced or cubed, sliced deli roast beef , turkey and/or ham, halved and rolled up, sliced deli hard salami, marinated artichoke hearts, drained, pitted ripe olives, pepperoncini or cherry peppers, celery sticks

red bell peppers, seeded and halved, yellow squash , sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles (about 1 lb total), zucchini , sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles (about 12 oz total), japanese eggplants , sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles (12 oz total), cremini mushrooms, asparagus, trimmed, green onions , roots cut off, olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, balsamic vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, chopped fresh italian parsley, chopped fresh basil leaf, chopped fresh rosemary leaf