What is the best way to stimulate the appetite of your guests? Look no further, "Antipasti" is full of creative and original ideas to create delicious starters. The book comes packed with over 60 recipes for crostini, pate and fingerfood, hot or cold, simple or sophisticated, so that you can start your meal in true Italian style. Appetizers can accompany a cocktail or an aperitif, or can be used to substitute a first or second course or a plate of fresh vegetables. They can also make a complete meal. You will find a big selection of different recipes to help you create tasty food using authentic Italian recipe ideas. The introduction focuses on the main ingredients and their nutritional characteristics. Each recipe comes with complete information on preparation, timing, cooking method and level of difficulty, as well as advice on the choice of wine to accompany the dish.