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Cranberry, Brie & Thyme Crostini (Delicious Nov 2020)
Again, another idea pulled from Delicious Magazine's November 2020 issue. A bite-sized take on the ultimate Christmas 'Chomper': the...
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Jan 22, 20211 min read
Pate with Onion Marmalade Crostini (Delicious Nov 2020)
Delicious magazine's 'Crostini 3 Ways' in their November 2020 issue included 'Pâté with Onion Marmalade' as another idea to try. No, I...
gdonatantonio
Jan 22, 20211 min read
Fig, Goats Cheese & Crispy Pancetta Crostini
Pleasing on the eyes ✔ Pleasing in the mouth ✔ You can't go wrong with today's 'Fig, Goat's Cheese & Crispy Pancetta Crostini'. 🥖 Makes...
gdonatantonio
Sep 28, 20201 min read
Meat & Two Veg Crostini
I decided this year to get into the festive spirit nice, early (and before the rule of six). Trialling my Christmas crostini saw many a...
gdonatantonio
Sep 23, 20201 min read
(Leftover) Beef Bourguignon Crostini
I crossed the Channel, but on this occasion, didn't make it as far as Italy. Not to worry. Bœuf Bourguignon washed down with a red...
gdonatantonio
Sep 15, 20201 min read
Smashed Avocado & Crispy Pancetta Crostini
I eagerly joined the #smashedavo brigade, sizzled up some sexy pancetta, and perched it on top of my crostini. To the eye, it is...
gdonatantonio
Aug 14, 20201 min read
Lampredotto (Tripe) Crostini
“Mr Butcher, I’ll have tripe please.” And there it was. That raised eyebrow. That smirk. The look of curiosity and bewilderment that...
gdonatantonio
Jul 30, 20202 min read
Porchetta & Spicy Tomato Crostini
There is nothing quite like a Hog Roast; succulent meat turning and dripping on the spit, the tender and tear-away underbelly, fat...
gdonatantonio
Jul 27, 20201 min read
Mortadella, Whipped Ricotta & Aubergine Crostini
Up until a few years ago, I had never tasted Mortadella. Competing with prosciutto, porchetta, capocollo, and a whole host of beautiful...
gdonatantonio
Jul 26, 20201 min read
Lardo Cannolato Crostini
There is nothing quite like eating pure fat. My daily fat allowance may confidently rocket off the scale, yet there is something truly...
gdonatantonio
Jul 24, 20201 min read
Finocchiona, Whipped Ricotta & Truffle Crostini
"It is, like, the best sandwich place in the w-w-world,” spluttered my sister to me, knees quivering, hands shaking, and face contorted...
gdonatantonio
Jul 23, 20201 min read
Aperitivo Night
The perfect spread to make 'Aperitivo Hour' last the night. Aperitivi comes before antipasti. Antipasti comes before pasta. And on and...
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Jul 22, 20202 min read
(Leftover) Bolognese Crostini
My Dad has long kept his ‘Bolognese’ recipe a strict secret. Consequently, l leave you with simply an idea (but a good one at that)....
gdonatantonio
Jul 20, 20201 min read
Maiale Tonnato Crostini
When in Piemonte, one must try its regional dishes. I honoured that motto fairly well – I went wild with the stuzzichini, got jolly on...
gdonatantonio
Jul 18, 20201 min read
Pomodoro, Caprino & Prosciutto di Parma Crostini
Whilst working at Borough Market, a real highlight were the lunch breaks. I was equipped with my trader’s discount, and my taste-buds...
gdonatantonio
Jul 15, 20201 min read
Pepe Nero e Finocchio Anglo-Italian Scotch Egg
I know that this is not strictly Italian. I do not believe it has yet found itself lurking in the shadows of a Venetian bàcaro or perched...
gdonatantonio
Jul 9, 20202 min read
Dates in Blankets
It may take two to tango, but it takes only one to cook up a storm. A throwback to my time working at Augustus Harris; a quaint Venetian...
gdonatantonio
Jul 4, 20201 min read
Tuscan Chicken Liver Crostini (aka Crostini di Fegatini)
‘Beauty is in the eye of the beholder’. Try as I might, I could not make this look attractive. Whizzed-up chicken livers failed to...
gdonatantonio
Jul 3, 20201 min read
Porchetta & Taleggio Crostini
There is debate as to whether Porchetta hails originally from Lazio or Umbria. Whichever the correct answer, there is no dispute over its...
gdonatantonio
Jul 2, 20201 min read
Salsiccia & Friarielli Crostini
Perhaps my favourite memory of Campania is the doughy squidginess of a Neapolitan-style pizza. Add to that fennel sausage and Italian...
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Jul 1, 20201 min read
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