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Italian Finger Food

Italians are quite fond of finger food. Whether for a party, holiday gathering, or a quick meal on the go, Italian finger foods come in many forms.

Rice balls, or Arancini di Riso, are balls of rice that are coated with breadcrumbs, sometimes filled with various types of fillings, and fried to a crispy golden brown. These snacks are quite popular with street vendors.

  

Calzoni Ripieni d'Isernia, or miniature calzones, are small stuffed pizzas that are filled with a variety of traditional pizza toppings and then fried. These calzones, as well as cheesy mortadella fritters, are quite popular on antipasto platters and at parties.

Crostini are small pieces of toasted bread that are used for dips or spreads. Tomato and basil sauces, tuna pate, and olive spreads are a few common toppings for these crunchy morsels. Proscuitto cotto is a cooked ham spread that also pairs well with crostini.

As simple as it sounds, celery is one of the most popular Italian finger foods. The cool, crunchy stalks are filled with various spreads, or used for dipping in savory dips.

Breaded mussels that are fried to crisp; dried tomatoes in oil, or coated and fried; as well as pieces of cheese that are coated and fried; make delicious Italian finger foods. Another popular street fare snack is lentil fritters. These crispy fritters are often found on party trays and antipasto platters.

One more notable Italian finger food is Bruschetta. Bruschetta is crisp pieces of bread that are topped with various toppings such as fresh tomatoes and herbs, olives, pepper spreads, and cheeses, and then baked until warm and melted. This delectable appetizer is often served with an antipasto platter, or on a snack tray at parties and holiday gatherings.

Just like with traditional Italian meals, Italian finger foods are best when shared with family and friends. Take some time and enjoy these delicious treats in good company.



   

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Making Stuffed Mushrooms - New York Times (blog)


Making Stuffed Mushrooms
New York Times (blog)
I associate stuffed vegetables with two very different milieus: southern France and the red-sauce Italian restaurants of my childhood. ...

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Eat 'em up: A 3-point KC restaurant sampler - Kansas City Star


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Eat 'em up: A 3-point KC restaurant sampler
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The other end of the Freight House is home to Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue, a finger-lickin', cloth-napkin restaurant featuring a dramatic see-through ...

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Cutlery like never before - Manila Standard Today


Cutlery like never before
Manila Standard Today
The cutlery he proposes for this is one that slips on the index finger. These are tiny forks and knives made of durable plastic with silicon lining the ...

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Coca: Pizza with a Spanish flavor - NewsOK.com


Coca: Pizza with a Spanish flavor
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At home, you may want to serve it as finger food at a party, or even as a main course. It will have you saying, "Gracias, Daisy -- viva la coca! ...

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Food calendar - Marin Independent-Journal


Food calendar
Marin Independent-Journal
6:30 pm March 12: "Italian Classics" with Armida Scopazzi. 6:30 pm March 13: Ayur Nutrition: Pitta Balancing Diet" with Radhika Sitaraman and Ram Rao. ...

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