Italian Appetizer Recipes

Sheet pan halloween nachos are crispy tortilla chips layered with taco-seasoned ground beef and three cups of melted cheese, ready in about 30 minutes. They feed a crowd of 6, and the olives, tomatoes and cilantro on top make them look festive for a Halloween party. Why This Recipe Works Two layers of chips, beef …

These deep fried bat wings turn spring roll wrappers into crackly black wings with a soft, oozing cream cheese center. Chive and onion filling and softened spaghetti bones give them that eerie, veiny look. They fry up crisp in under a minute a side, ready for your Halloween table in about 40 minutes total. This …

This airy savory Ina Garten Italian Cacio e Pepe Cheese Puffs is made with Pecorino Romano and cracked black pepper and ready in 40 minutes. Tearing one open reveals a steaming, cheesy hollow center speckled with sharp pepper. I always keep a batch in the freezer for unexpected guests. The Secret To Getting It Right …

This colorful, savory Ina Garten Italian Antipasto Platter is made with cured meats, fresh mozzarella, and marinated peppers, and ready in 20 minutes. The bright vegetables and rich meats look stunning as they overlap on a large wooden board. I always pull this together for easy entertaining on busy weekends. Why This Classic Works I …