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APPETIZER
FINGER FOODS:
Quick and Easy Antipasto Platter
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Quick and
Easy
Antipasto Platter |
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Have this
appetizer out for grazing in a matter of minutes...
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ribs
celery, trimmed and cut into thin, long
strips |
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5 |
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carrots, peeled, trimmed and cut into
thin, long strips |
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3
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bell
peppers- multicolored, seeded and cut
into strips |
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1
container |
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olives |
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1
container |
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fresh mozzarella |
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1/2
pound |
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sliced salami or other Italian deli meat |
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1
round |
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boursin or Allouette Cheese |
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1/4
cup |
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prepared pesto |
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1/4
cup |
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sun-dried tomatoes in oil |
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1
pkg. |
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skinny Italian breadsticks |
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1
pkg. |
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Italian crackers |
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nuts
(optional) |
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1 |
Create a
platter with interesting glasses and containers
of varying height. Place celery, carrots
and breadsticks in the back of your display.
Use brandy glasses to house olives and nuts.
Place fresh mozzarella in a container smack in
the middle. |
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To prepare a
quick torta, place the round of cheese on the
platter, spread pesto on cheese and top with
sun-dried tomatoes. |
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Spread out
deli meat, and sprinkle platter with peppers and
crackers. |
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It's ready to serve!
Be sure to provide toothpicks for easy grazing. |
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Servings: 10-12 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Be creative with
your olive choice. For the pictured display, we
used fresh olives stuffed with blue cheese (found at
Trader Joes).
*Italian crackers and breadsticks are found in specialty
shops such as Cost Plus World Market.
*Nuts are considered optional, as they are not typically
found on an antipasto platter... but who doesn't like
nuts on an appetizer tray?
*For another cute twist, place fresh mozzarella on
toothpicks with a pear tomato and a small basil leaf
threaded in between. |
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Ratings:
***Hey!
This one's a keeper- would
make it again. "Just like it says- quick and easy. It was
fun to search for different things to put on the platter. It gave
me a good excuse to find a cute new Tuscan-style platter too! The
picture was helpful in terms of ideas for display."
-Syracuse, NY
***Hey!
This one's a keeper- would
make it again. "Is
very elegant platter, all my guests enjoyed the different snacks.
I also added roasted red peppers, eggplant rolled up with prosciutto,
and cherry tomato with goat cheese, very colorful...thanks for the
beautiful idea!!!"
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