SophisticatedAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallop in Shell with Brown Butter Hazelnut Emulsion, Charred Chanterelle & Crispy Lardons
Delicate bivalve elevated with forest-floor bounty
694 cal · 25g protein · 65 min
Cuisine & meal · 63 recipes
Italian-Style Appetizer Recipes
Italian-inspired appetizer ideas with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Sophisticated
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Beet & Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Crispy Prosciutto & Thyme
Earthy, creamy, salty, herbaceous in every bite
505 cal · 15g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Arroz Preto com Choco Assado, Espuma de Arroz Toastado e Óleo de Alho Queimado
Black rice & charred squid with toasted rice foam and burnt garlic oil
1151 cal · 43g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Crostini di Ricotta, Figs & Black Pepper Honey
Creamy ricotta, jammy figs, drizzle of burnt honey
790 cal · 22g protein · 17 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Sage & Black Garlic Risotto Cake with Burrata, Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Sage Oil
Fried Arborio cake, silken burrata, concentrated tomato, herb oil
1307 cal · 28g protein · 75 min
EasyAppetizer
Burrata & Charred Radicchio Crostini
Creamy burrata on charred bread with bitter greens and balsamic
601 cal · 16g protein · 14 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Burrata Custard with Charred Levantine Za'atar Oil, Pine Nut Crumble & Roasted Heirloom Tomato Confit
Warm custard, burnt herb oil, toasted seeds, concentrated tomato sweetness
1065 cal · 30g protein · 56 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Salsify Root & Burrata Croustade with Anchovy Emulsion & Charred Lemon Oil
Paper-thin salsify crisps stacked with creamy burrata, salty anchovy mousse, and burnt-citrus essence
664 cal · 15g protein · 75 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant & Anchovy Crostini with Charred Lemon
Caramelized eggplant, anchovy-garlic paste, and burnt lemon on toasted bread
404 cal · 10g protein · 38 min
EasyAppetizer
Whipped Ricotta & Charred Broccolini Crostini with Crispy Garlic
Fluffy ricotta spread on toast, topped with charred greens and toasted garlic
821 cal · 33g protein · 16 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Beef Carpaccio Cones with Horseradish Cream & Crispy Prosciutto Shards
Thin-sliced raw beef tenderloin, phyllo crisp, peppery watercress
538 cal · 12g protein · 53 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Burrata Mousse with Crispy Chickpeas & Pomegranate Molasses
Creamy, whipped cheese with crunchy roasted legumes and tart-sweet glaze
659 cal · 31g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Yuca Cake with Charred Green Tomato, Burrata & Crispy Garlic Oil
Pan-fried cassava cake, unripe tomato, creamy cheese, golden garlic chips
727 cal · 20g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Polenta & Corn Bisque Cup with Charred Scallion Oil & Crispy Sage
A warm, savory-sweet corn soup served in an edible crispy polenta vessel
608 cal · 10g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Crostini di Fegatini d'Oca con Mostarda
Goose liver pâté crostini with hot-sweet mustard fruit
425 cal · 20g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Piquillo Assado e Burrata com Alho Negro Cremoso e Óleo de Pinha Tostada
Charred piquillo & burrata envelopes with black garlic cream & toasted pine nut oil
496 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Piquillo Pepper & Anchovy Crostini with Garlic Aioli
Roasted Spanish peppers, white anchovy, thyme, toasted bread
363 cal · 9g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Burrata Ravioli in Brown Butter with Black Garlic & Crispy Sage Oil
Silken pasta pouches of burrata, sauced with burnt garlic and sage-infused butter
732 cal · 25g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Piquillo Pepper & Burrata Envelopes with Black Garlic Purée & Toasted Pine Nut Oil
A pocket of flame-roasted pepper enfolding creamy burrata—a Spanish tapas reimagined.
587 cal · 15g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Seaweed Butter Miso Crostini with Pan-Seared Scallop, Fermented Black Bean Emulsion & Crispy Nori Crisp
Umami-layered toast with seared scallop and seaweed umami trio
305 cal · 7g protein · 47 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Burrata & Charred Cherry Tomato Tartlets with Crispy Sage Oil
Warm phyllo cups filled with creamy burrata and caramelized tomatoes.
530 cal · 22g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Chicken Liver Crostini with Shallot Confit & Thyme
Umami-rich, deeply savory, restaurant-quality
510 cal · 27g protein · 42 min
EasyAppetizer
Bruschetta
Toasted bread with tomato and basil topping
314 cal · 7g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Classic Focaccia
Olive oil–dimpled Italian flatbread with rosemary and sea salt
309 cal · 8g protein · 285 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 33 minutes. The quickest is around 17 minutes and the longest about 60 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Italian recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Italian ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Italian-style rather than Italian. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 328 and 880 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
