31 platter italian Recipes

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

bagged lettuce (with carrots+purple cabbage), red onion-sliced thin, beefsteak tomato-sliced thin, peppercinis, marinated artichoke hearts-quartered, roasted red peppers -cut into strips, green spanish olives, marinated mushrooms-cut in half, provolone cheese, cooked ham, hard salami, pepperoni, italian salad dressing

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, drained (chickpeas), fresh lemon juice, water, extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling, garlic cloves, peeled, ground cumin, paprika, plus additional for sprinkling, chopped fresh italian parsley, cooked large shrimp (peeled deveined , tails intact), unpitted kalamata olives, diced seeded tomato (about 3 medium), extra virgin olive oil, grated lemon peel, fresh lemon juice, marinated artichoke hearts, drained, unpeeled english cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds, plain nonfat yogurt (preferably greek-style) or 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt, whisked to loosen (preferably greek-style), crumbled feta cheese (about 3 oz), dried oregano or 1 tsp mint, 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)

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

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