Assorted Italian Appetizers
Many hands make light work, especially when you’ve got a pile of pita crisps and three different ways to top ’em: blue cheese, pear and walnut; mascarpone, fig and prosciutto; and deluxe pizza fixings. Some advance prep the day before will pay off big time when everyone gathers around your kitchen island. Organize all the […]
Ingredients
- 2 pitas, about 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 3 oz (85 g) Gorgonzola cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) 35% heavy cream
- 1 pear, cored, cut into 24 pieces, drizzled with lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (50 g) toasted walnuts
- 4 figs, each cut into 6 wedges
- 1 tsp (5 ml) honey
- 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) mascarpone cheese, softened
- 6 thin prosciutto slices, each cut into 4 pieces
- 24 arugula leaves
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste
- 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp (5 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 small garlic clove, chopped
- 24 thin slices white mushroom
- 24 thin slices pepperoni or dried sausage
- 24 thin slices cocktail bocconcini cheese
- 24 small strips green bell pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Split the pitas in half to obtain 4 discs. Using a round 2-inch (5 cm) cookie cutter, cut out smaller discs from the bread. Keep the trimmings for another use. Place the discs on the prepared sheet. Drizzle with the oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 6 minutes or until they begin to brown. Let cool, then garnish with your choice of toppings below.
Many hands make light work, especially when you’ve got a pile of pita crisps and three different ways to top ’em: blue cheese, pear and walnut; mascarpone, fig and prosciutto; and deluxe pizza fixings. Some advance prep the day before will pay off big time when everyone gathers around your kitchen island. Organize all the pita toppers on the counter and then have the kids divide and conquer. Within no time, the party will be crunching.