1955 sicilian appetizers Recipes

arugula (3/4 lb), coarse stems discarded and leaves torn into pieces, bibb lettuce (2 small heads), leaves torn if large, celery heart (1/2 lb), thinly sliced on a sharp diagonal, red onion , halved lengthwise and very thinly sliced crosswise, tomatoes, halved, brine-cured black olives (1 cup), drained, drained bottled capers, rinsed, extra-virgin olive oil, coarse sea salt (preferably sicilian), red-wine vinegar

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, salt, black pepper, olive oil, all-purpose flour, dry white wine, sicilian olives, sliced, golden raisin, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained, fresh basil, chopped

olive oil, for coating, swordfish steaks, garlic powder, dried basil, fennel seed , ground in mortar (or a spice grinder), hot red pepper flakes, salt, lemon pepper (can use freshly ground black pepper), pitted sicilian black olives, chopped (can use other black olives), tomato, chopped, fresh basil, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, cayenne pepper, extra virgin olive oil, lemon , juice of, salt , to taste

new artist paint pallets (medium or large) without indentations for paints., your favorite appetizers .

celery ribs, chopped, carrots, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, chopped fresh parsley, olive oil, italian peeled tomatoes with their juice, chopped, swordfish steak, skin removed, sicilian green olives, pitted and chopped, rinsed drained chopped capers, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes , a pinch

romaine lettuce, arugula, sopressata, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, black sicilian olives, red onions, cucumbers, ricotta salata cheese, olive oil, oregano red wine vinegar and lemon dressing

chopped eggplant , about 2 medium, extra virgin olive oil, divided, yellow onion, chopped, garlic, minced, celery, diced, roma tomatoes, chopped, capers, drained, lightly toasted pine nuts, natural cane sugar, red wine vinegar, dried chile flakes , optional, sea salt, green sicilian olives, minced for garnish

navel oranges (about 2 1/4 lb), red onion , cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup), coarsely chopped pitted sicilian green olives, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, salt

appetizer drumsticks, makes 16 to 18 appetizers, chicken wings, crushed rich round crackers, sesame seed, toasted, paprika, salt, shortening or 1/3 stick, melted, preheat oven to 375of. cut wings in pieces and use the meatier drumstick piece for appetizers. (use remaining wing pieces for soups.) combine cracker crumbs, sesame seed, paprika, and salt. brush meatier end of drumsticks with melted crisco. roll in cracker mixture. place in large shallow baking pan (don tsp crowd). bake at 375aof for 40 to 45 minutes.

extra-virgin olive oil, tomato paste, osso buco (specific cut of veal shank), sicilian olives (the green variety), pitted and chopped, capers, washed and drained, peperoncini (marinated red peppers), well drained and chopped or roasted red peppers, ripe red tomatoes, cored, peeled, and roughly chopped, dried oregano leaves, sugar, marsala, salt and freshly ground black pepper

italian canned tuna or 4 (6 oz) regular cans tuna, drained, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, red onions, diced fine, capers, sicilian dried oregano or 1 tsp regular dried oregano

chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on , halved across, dark chicken meat, bone-in, skin on, thighs and or or legs, salt and pepper, evoo extra virgin olive oil, fennel seeds , about 2/3 palmful (optional), celery ribs, and leafy tops from heart chopped, cubanelle peppers, chopped, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped or crushed, red pepper flakes , 1/3 palmful, pitted sicilian olives, ripe plum tomatoes , quartered lengthwise, handful large golden raisin (optional), nero d avola sicilian red wine or other spicy red wine, arugula or 6 cups baby, lemon, crusty bread , such as ciabatta

fregola (1/2 lb), green sicilian olives (4 oz), pitted and cut into slivers, chopped red onion, drained small capers, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, blood oranges, salt and freshly ground white pepper, shredded orange zest, for garnish

french bread (for appetizer), prosciutto, cut up, fresh mozzarella cheese, cut up, spoon olive oil, chopped garlic, chopped ripe tomato, oregano (optional), shredded mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinegar