Type what you have

Ingredients

• bamboo toothpick
• salami
• mozzarella cheese
• black olive
• grape tomato
• artichoke heart
• basil
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Thread ingredients onto toothpicks in the following order: salami roll, mozzarella cube, olive, tomato half, artichoke heart, and basil leaf. Arrange toothpicks on a serving platter and drizzle olive oil over top.

By Lindsey

Ingredients

• prosciutto
• breadstick

Instructions

1. 1 Wrap 1 piece of prosciutto around each breadstick and arrange on a serving platter.

By Tina

Ingredients

• mozzarella ball
• basil leaf
• cherry tomato
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Wrap each mozzarella ball with a basil leaf.
2. 2 Thread a tomato half, a basil-wrapped mozzarella ball, and another tomato half onto a skewer. Repeat until all tomatoes are on skewers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

By ErinCC

Ingredients

• bread
• garlic
• tomato
• ricotta salata
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• red onion
• basil
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place bread slices on a baking sheet.
2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 5 minutes. Rub 1 side of the bread with the cut garlic.
3. 3 Toss tomatoes, ricotta salata, olive oil, vinegar, onion, basil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Divide evenly over bread.

By KSANFORD

Ingredients

• whole grain artisan bread
• tomato
• sun-dried tomato
• garlic
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• basil
• salt
• black pepper
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven on broiler setting. Arrange the artisan bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
2. 2 Combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Broil the bread until slightly brown, about 1 to 2 minutes.
4. 4 Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the bread slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
5. 5 Return the baking sheet to the oven and broil until the cheese is melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.

By MakeItHealthy

Ingredients

• focaccia bread
• garlic
• white sugar
• anchovy
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• tomato
• cherry tomato
• salt
• black pepper
• mozzarella cheese
• red onion
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. 2 Place bread cubes on the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Toast bread in the preheated oven until browned and fully crisp, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool down to room temperature.
4. 4 Mash garlic, sugar, and anchovy into a coarse paste using the back of a fork. Add vinegar and oil; whisk until combined.
5. 5 Toss vine-ripened tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper into the dressing with a spatula. Let sit for 10 minutes.
6. 6 Add mozzarella and red onion to the tomato mixture and toss with a spatula to combine. Add bread cubes and mix until saturated as desired. Mix in basil.
7. 7 Taste for seasoning before serving. Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• garlic
• cherry tomato
• rosemary
• olive oil
• red pepper flake
• salt
• bread
• lardo
• pink peppercorn

Instructions

1. 1 Mince 1 of the garlic halves and transfer to a bowl. Add tomatoes, rosemary, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt; mix well. Refrigerate tomato mixture for 1 hour.
2. 2 Rub the remaining garlic half over each slice of bread. Spread lardo onto each slice and top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle ground pink peppercorns over tomato mixture.

By Aldo

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
• black pepper
• salt
• white wine
• olive oil
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Combine flour, pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl, and stir with a spoon to combine. Pour in wine and olive oil. Mix until dough starts to come together. Knead by hand until dough is smooth and slightly elastic, about 3 minutes. Wrap dough in plastic and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Unwrap dough and cut into 4 pieces. Roll each piece out with your palms into ropes about 10 to 12 inches long. Cut each rope into 3 pieces; roll each piece to a length of 5 or 6 inches. Twist the ends a few times and press them together to form a ring, twisting as needed to fully seal the ends.
3. 3 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat (such as SILPAT®).
4. 4 Bring a pan of water (at least 3 inches) to a boil. Drop in 4 rings of dough at a time. Boil until rings float to the top, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon onto a towel-lined plate. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
5. 5 Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over each ring; flip and grate more cheese on the other side. Flip back to the first side and apply one last grating of cheese, or until rings are thoroughly coated.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden and crunchy, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the baking sheet onto a wire rack and let cool completely before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• roma tomato
• olive oil
• garlic
• oregano
• sugar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
2. 2 Arrange tomatoes, cut-side up, in a shallow baking dish; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle garlic, oregano, sugar, and salt evenly on top.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
4. 4 Turn tomatoes over and continue baking until caramelized and very soft, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
5. 5 Transfer tomato mixture to a blender or food processor; purée until smooth.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• active dry yeast
• water
• sugar
• all-purpose flour
• rosemary
• kosher salt
• water
• olive oil
• all-purpose flour
• sea salt
• mortadella
• basil
• mozzarella
• appetizer pick

Instructions

1. 1 Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water in a bowl; add sugar, stir, and let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Mix 3 1/2 cups flour with rosemary and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Pour the yeast mixture into flour mixture; slowly add 11 ounces warm water and mix until dough holds together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
3. 3 Grease a large glass bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place dough in the bowl, turning once to coat with oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place into a cool oven with the oven light on until dough has doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
4. 4 Line a rimless baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over parchment paper. Turn risen dough onto the parchment paper and flatten it gently with your hands, forming a 9x13-inch rectangle.
5. 5 Place baking sheet into the oven, with the oven light on, until dough has risen, another 1 1/2 hours.
6. 6 Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over dough and top with coarse sea salt.
7. 7 Position your oven rack slightly lower than center, and place a baking stone on the rack.
8. 8 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Gently slide the parchment off of the sheet pan and onto the baking stone.
9. 9 Bake dough in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Gently lift the crust using a pizza peel or large spatula and pull the parchment paper out so that the crust is directly on the baking stone.
10. 10 Continue to bake until crust is golden brown, 15 to 16 minutes more. Transfer crust to a cooling rack to cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
11. 11 Slice the crust into small squares. Cut each square in half horizontally so that you have a top and a bottom. Fold a mortadella slice in half and then in half again; place on top of the pizza bottom. Layer a basil leaf on top of mortadella and top with a mozzarella slice. Add the pizza top and secure with an appetizer pick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Ingredients

• button mushroom
• yellow onion
• eggplant
• olive oil
• kosher salt
• hot cherry pepper
• red bell pepper
• habanero pepper
• kosher salt
• fennel seed
• oregano
• white wine vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Place mushrooms, onion, and eggplant into bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off until very finely chopped but not liquefied, 8 to 10 pulses.
2. 2 Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil into a skillet. Transfer mushroom mixture to skillet over medium-high heat. Add a large pinch of salt. Cook until mixture is soft, stirring, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Cut off tops of cherry peppers; discard stems but save the ring of pepper around it. (Do wear protective gloves for this.) Cut the peppers in half and remove the seed pods. Shake out the rest of the seeds. Prep the bell peppers and habanero peppers the same way. Place all peppers in bowl of food processor. Pulse on and off until peppers are very finely chopped, but not liquefied. Transfer peppers to eggplant-onion-mushroom mixture in skillet. Add remaining olive oil. Cook and stir over medium-high heat, reducing heat as needed if mixture looks like it may brown. Add fennel seeds, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Cook until peppers are sweet and tender, 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
4. 4 Stir in white wine vinegar and (optionally) another tablespoon of olive oil. Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl and cool to room temperature. Taste for seasonings, adding more salt, a splash of vinegar, and/or olive oil, if needed. Transfer to jars. Store in refrigerator.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• cherry tomato
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• basil
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• black pepper
• bread
• olive oil
• swordfish
• grapeseed oil

Instructions

1. 1 Stir tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, basil, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Let sit until flavors blend, at least 30 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush bread slices with olive oil.
3. 3 Cook bread slices on the preheated grill until browned and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4. 4 Brush swordfish steaks with grapeseed oil and season with salt and black pepper.
5. 5 Cook swordfish steaks on the preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.
6. 6 Divide bread slices between two plates and top each plate with 1 swordfish steak. Spoon 1/2 of the cherry tomato mixture over each steak.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• eggplant
• salt
• olive oil
• celery
• onion
• garlic
• tomato
• green olive
• caper
• tomato paste
• oregano
• red wine vinegar
• sugar
• salt
• black pepper
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Toss eggplant with salt and place in a colander set over a bowl. Let sit, about 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is soft and lightly golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
3. 3 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet. Add eggplant and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, 5 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in celery mixture, tomatoes, olives, capers, tomato paste, and oregano. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until caponata is thickened, about 15 minutes.
5. 5 Season caponata with vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley.

By rocks_67

Ingredients

• pancetta
• calabrian chili pepper in oil
• salami
• olive oil
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Add pancetta to a cold pan. Cook over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until pancetta just starts to crisp up, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. 2 Remove pepper stems and, if desired, seeds. Reserve 2 or 3 tablespoons of the oil.
3. 3 Separate salami pieces slightly and place in a food processor. Add the pancetta, chili oil, and Calabrian peppers. Pulse on and off until mixture is finely ground. Add olive oil and butter. Process until as smooth and spreadable as desired.
4. 4 Transfer spread to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight, for best flavor.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• tomato
• garlic
• shallot
• basil
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• garlic
• olive oil
• bread

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, toss together the roma tomatoes, minced garlic, shallots, basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup olive oil.
2. 2 Place the slivered garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Discard garlic.
3. 3 Toast the bread slices, and brush with the olive oil heated with garlic. Top slices with the roma tomato mixture.

By Doreen

Ingredients

• honey barbeque sauce
• whole wheat tortilla
• chicken
• red onion
• cilantro
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Spread 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce on tortilla.
3. 3 Mix remaining 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce and cooked chicken in a medium bowl until coated. Spread chicken mixture, 2 tablespoons red onion, and 1/2 tablespoon cilantro onto tortilla. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over chicken mixture. Top with remaining 2 tablespoons red onion and 1/2 tablespoon cilantro. Place pizza on a baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tortilla is crisp and cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.

By SlimCookins

Ingredients

• beef top sirloin
• blackened seasoning
• vegetable oil
• cream cheese
• evaporated milk
• blue cheese
• garlic powder
• white pepper
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
2. 2 Season beef with blackened seasoning to coat on all sides.
3. 3 Heat oil in a cast iron skillet on the preheated grill until oil is smoking. Cook beef in hot oil in small batches, reheating oil between batches, until slightly crusty, 1 to 2 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium doneness. Remove beef to a serving plate.
4. 4 Make sauce: Stir together cream cheese and evaporated milk in a saucepan over low heat until cream cheese is melted. Whisk in blue cheese crumbles, garlic powder, white pepper, and cayenne pepper; simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. 5 Serve blue cheese sauce with beef.

By amym

Ingredients

• bread
• olive oil
• tomato
• basil
• parmesan cheese
• garlic
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Brush bread slices on both sides lightly with 1 tablespoon oil and place on large baking sheet. Toast bread until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
3. 3 Meanwhile, toss together tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a bowl.
4. 4 Mix in balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper.
5. 5 Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted bread slices.
6. 6 Serve immediately and enjoy!

By Kathy Bias

Ingredients

• balsamic vinegar
• bread
• olive oil
• strawberry
• thyme
• goat cheese
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat vinegar in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Simmer until reduced by about half, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
2. 2 Prepare a grill for high heat. Place bread slices on a foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
3. 3 Combine strawberries and thyme in a small bowl and set aside.
4. 4 Grill bread on the preheated grill until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
5. 5 Spread goat cheese on toasted bread. Add black pepper, salt, and reduced vinegar to the strawberry mixture. Spoon over the goat cheese topped bruschetta. Garnish with additional thyme.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• basil
• watermelon
• mozzarella cheese
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Trim basil leaves into small circles about 1 inch in diameter.
2. 2 Thread watermelon and mozzarella cheese on toothpicks, sandwiching a basil leaf in between. Arrange on a serving plate.
3. 3 Pour olive oil and balsamic vinegar over toothpicks. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on top.

By Nicole Cox

Ingredients

• tomato
• sun-dried tomato
• garlic
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• basil
• salt
• black pepper
• baguette
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven on broiler setting.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
4. 4 Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
5. 5 Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

By Loll

Ingredients

• bread crumb
• parmesan cheese
• italian seasoning
• salt
• basil
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• black pepper
• flour
• egg
• eggplant
• marinara sauce
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl and beaten eggs in a third shallow bowl.
2. 2 Dip sliced eggplant first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally coat with bread crumb mixture. Place coated eggplant on a tray and let rest for 5 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).
4. 4 Place breaded eggplant rounds in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; work in batches if necessary. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flip each round, and cook until desired crispiness is achieved, 4 to 6 minutes more.
5. 5 Top each eggplant round with marinara sauce and 1 slice of mozzarella cheese. Place the basket back in the air fryer and cook until cheese has started to melt, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining eggplant, if necessary.
6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Yoly

Ingredients

• olive oil
• onion
• celery
• garlic
• carrot
• chicken breast
• chicken broth
• potato gnocchi
• baby spinach
• cornstarch
• water
• half-and-half
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in cubed chicken and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
3. 3 Stir gnocchi into soup and cook until they begin to float, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
4. 4 Whisk cornstarch into cold water in a measuring cup until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture and half-and-half into soup. Cook until soup thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By Christina

Ingredients

• feta cheese
• butter
• cream cheese
• garlic
• shallot
• vermouth
• white pepper
• pesto sauce
• pine nut
• sun-dried tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Oil a medium bowl or gelatin mold, then line with plastic wrap for easy removal.
2. 2 Blend feta, softened butter, cream cheese, garlic, shallot, vermouth, and white pepper in a food processor until smooth.
3. 3 Layer ingredients into the mold as follows: 1/2 each of the pesto, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese mixture. Repeat layers once more. Pat down to press ingredients into the mold, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
4. 4 Turn the dip out onto a serving plate, remove the plastic wrap, and serve.

By DANA COLE

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
• sea salt
• olive oil
• white wine

Instructions

1. 1 Combine flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, oil, and wine in a stand mixer. Mix ingredients using the paddle attachment until a ball forms. Switch to the dough hook and knead dough for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat and add the remaining salt. Spread a large, clean cloth out on a counter or table.
3. 3 Pinch off a walnut-sized piece of dough once kneading has finished. Roll dough piece into a snake about 2 1/2 inches long. Form a tear drop shape, lightly pressing the two ends together to seal them into a ring. Repeat with remaining dough.
4. 4 Turn down the boiling water to a low boil. Drop taralli into the water a few at a time. Do not stir; they will sink at first, then begin to float. Remove floating taralli with a slotted spoon. Place them on the clean cloth and continue until all the taralli have boiled and are drained on the cloth. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until taralli are golden and firm on the outside, but still soft on the inside, about 40 minutes. Cool completely and rest for at least 1 hour before serving. Wrap with a clean cloth or place in a paper bag; store at room temperature for up to 1 week.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• heavy cream
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Pour heavy cream into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring cream to 185 to 190 degrees F (85 to 88 degrees C) over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in lemon juice. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, maintaining the temperature at 185 to 190 degrees F (85 to 88 degrees C), then turn off the heat. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon.
4. 4 Whisk well and let cool for 30 minutes.
5. 5 Transfer into a clean towel-lined strainer. Cover top with plastic wrap, pressing down gently onto the surface of the cream, and let cool to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes more.
6. 6 Chill in a refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight.
7. 7 Remove plastic wrap and store in a sealed container or use immediately.

By Chef John

Ingredients

• grape tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• olive oil
• basil
• salt
• black pepper
• toothpick

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Toss tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well coated.
3. 3 Skewer one tomato and one piece of mozzarella on each toothpick.

By Jessi

Ingredients

• olive oil
• asparagus
• prosciutto

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with olive oil.
2. 2 Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tip. Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven until asparagus is tender and prosciutto is crisp, another 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Teresa Haider

Ingredients

• date
• pine nut
• red wine
• black pepper
• honey

Instructions

1. 1 Stuff dates with chopped nuts: the nuts are inserted into the space left by the pit.
2. 2 Place dates in a small pan. Sprinkle with pepper if desired. Add wine, then drizzle honey over dates. Cook over medium heat until the skins begin to peel off the fruit. Transfer dates to a serving dish, and allow to cool slightly before serving.

By Talia

Ingredients

• pizza crust dough
• provolone cheese
• pear
• walnut
• gorgonzola cheese
• chive

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. 2 Place pizza crust dough on a medium baking sheet. Layer with Provolone cheese. Top cheese with Bosc pear slices. Sprinkle with walnuts and Gorgonzola cheese.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is lightly browned. Remove from heat. Top with chives and slice to serve.

By Brian Golden