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Cucina by Elena › Recipes by Course › Italian Sides and Appetizers

Italian Sides and Appetizers

Delicious Italian Sides and Appetizers for any occasion! Crave-worthy Italian Stuffed Artichokes is always a fan favorite!

nduja ricotta toast on a black platter with honey drizzle and basil on top as garnish.

Nduja Ricotta Toast

teaspoon with homemade Italian seasoning over the jar with the seasoning.

Homemade Italian Seasoning (Easy to Make!)

gremolata recipe in a bowl ready to serve.

Gremolata Recipe (Classic Italian Condiment)

Bacon wrapped asparagus on a serving platter with serving utensils. Crispy brown edges and sauce.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe (Oven, Airfyer, Grill)

Roasted rainbow carrots after cooking in the oven on a beautiful white and blue floral serving platter. Carrots are roasted perfectly. Add hazelnuts on top for crunch. Serving utensils on the side.

Roasted Rainbow Carrots Recipe

Famous La Scala chopped salad in a small wooden serving bowl with a fork. Extra dressing on the side. Focaccia bread for serving.

Famous La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe (Italian)

peas and pancetta recipe in a large white serving bowl with a wooden spoon ready to serve. Serving bowl on a wooden board.

Peas and Pancetta Recipe (Easy Italian Side Dish)

salami cups appetizer recipe on a white background. Balsamic glaze drizzled over the top. Close up of one of the cups.

Salami Cups Appetizer Recipe (Crispy Antipasto Bites)

Bechamel Sauce Recipe (Classic Italian)

porchetta sandwich with Italian Salsa Verde on the side. The sandwiches are on a metal serving platter.

Porchetta Sandwich with Italian Salsa Verde Recipe

Beautiful baked brie with the topping on a platter with fruits, crackers, and a cheese knife to serve.

Easy Baked Brie Recipe

Italian Salsa Verde recipe in a pretty bowl with a spoon in it.

Italian Salsa Verde Recipe (Easy!)

baked stuffed mushrooms with golden brown tops in the pan.

Stuffed Mushrooms (Easy Holiday Appetizer Recipe)

best twice baked potato recipe cover photo.

Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe (Best Ever!)

Serve the mashed potatoes in a serving plate with a little butter on top and sprig of thyme, if desired. Close up of the mashed potatoes dish.

Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Ciabatta bread stuffing with sausage and chestnuts recipe. On serving spoon.

Ciabatta Stuffing with Sausage and Chestnuts Recipe

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