Italian Starters: the recipes you need to know

For Italians, starters are a fundamental component of their lunches. They are appetizing dishes that are served at the table before first meals (which are also more impenative to eat, such as a lasagna, carbonara, pasta with pesto and so on).
Among the most popular appetizers are definitely canapés with tuna pate or mayonnaise, prosciutto crudo and mozzarella, prosciutto crudo and melon, salami, stuffed rustics, and parmigiana. Well yes, parmigiana is considered for Italians as an appetizer despite being very caloric.

Starters can also be multiple in a single meal, whether for lunch or dinner, and are also very typical during the Christmas season. Today we suggest which ones might be the best Italian Christmas Starters. For the Christmas Eve dinner he used to prepare:

Traditional italian starters

When there are many guests for dinner, it is usual to prepare a plate with several appetizers for everyone, so they can taste a little bit of everything without bloating before eating the first dish.

• Bruschette with tomato – Simple and tasty with bread toasted in the oven. They can be seasoned with oregano and basil;
• Prosciutto crudo and mozzarella;
• Green olives;
• Grilled vegetables (like eggplant, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower);
• Sausages and friarielli;
• Cheese (like provolone, mixed cheese);
• Seafood;
• Mixed fried foods (zeppoline, fries);

Remember: if your guests are vegetarians or vegans, there are no problems! You can choose which appetizers to prepare for them. There is no rule nor a specific number of dishes to prepare.

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