Italian tapas

A group of my friends and I have a supper club - every other month or so someone hosts and picks a dinner theme. It's my turn this month and I'm turning my home into a Venetian "Bàcari" (cicchetti bar) with small plates of yummy finger food appetizers to snack on, Italian wine and Aperol spritzes. Guests love the variety and the food is very portable, which makes it easy to mingle. Check the link for recipes! KWs: party ideas, party snacks, party food appetizers, tapas party, tapas recipes

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Caponata is an Italian appetizer bursting with flavor! Eggplant and Mediterranean vegetables make a tangy, garlicky spread that's perfect over crusty bread.

Creamy smooth whipped ricotta cheese seasoned with herbs is topped with slow roasted tomatoes and served with grilled bread slices.

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If you must know something about me, I’m pretty much a huge sucker for anything fried or cheesy, but come on who isn’t? These cheesy arancini (rice balls) are the perfect appetizers for any party, event or even just because. Arancini is known as “adult mozzarella sticks”, but these crispy, deep fried Italian balls of rice are oozing with the ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese filling.

Fresh basil and vine-ripened tomatoes make this classic bruschetta recipe perfect for summer get-togethers! The bread can be toasted in the oven or grilled, and it’s easy to make in advance so you can get a head start on your party prep! | tomato basil bruschetta recipe | bruschetta with tomato and basil | tomato basil bruschetta appetizers | tomato bruschetta with garlic and basil | tomato and basil bruschetta

These Italian appetizer recipes are some of my favorite starters. Serve one or two with drinks before dinner, or several in place of dinner. These recipes are all easy and delicious!

Take your appetizer game to the top with juicy, flavorful Italian-style meatballs, paired with fancy French brie, basil leaves and bright cherry tomatoes, all skewered on a sprig of fresh, aromatic rosemary.