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Roasted Poblano Bacon Spin Dip

Roasted Poblano Bacon Spin Dip Print Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: appetizer Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¾ cup diced white or yellow Read More ›

Gorgonzola Buffalo Chicken Dip

GORGEOUS Buffalo Chicken Dip Print Author: Pizza Today Ingredients 16 ounces of cream cheese, softened 12 ounces of chicken, cooked & cubed ¾ cup ranch dressing ¾ cup hot sauce Read More ›

Extra Virgin and Garlic Satchel Bombe

Extra Virgin and Garlic Satchel Bombe Print Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: Appetizer Ingredients 2 cups whole peeled garlic cloves (approx 10 ounces) ¼ cup extra-virgin olive Read More ›

Pallotte Cacio e Uove

For the Tomato Passata Sauce: Pallotte Cacio e Uove Tomato Passata Sauce Print Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: sauce Ingredients 1 number 10 can of whole peeled Pear or Plum tomatoes (I prefer Valoroso or San Marzano DOP) 1… Read More ›

Autumn Bruschetta

Autumn Bruschetta Print Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: appetizer Ingredients 6 slices of Italian bread, cut thick 2 tablespoons butter 1 ½ teaspoons sage 1 whole butternut squash, ½-inch dice 1 green apple, Read More ›

Sausage Stuffed Bell Peppers

Sausage Stuffed Bell Peppers Print Author: Pizza Today Ingredients 1 pound ground sausage 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained 2 cups quinoa, cooked ½ cup diced green chilies 2 large fresh tomatoes, diced 2 cloves garlic, Read More ›

Fried Green Tomatoes with Sopressata

For the Marinade: Fried Green Tomatoes with Sopressata Marinade Print Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: Appetizer Ingredients 2 medium sized green tomatoes sliced in ⅛-inch, (approximately 6 slices of 8 ounces total) 1 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons… Read More ›

Nacho Ordinary Chips

For the Avocado-chili Guacamole: Nacho Ordinary Chips — Avocado-chili Guacamole: Print Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: appetizer Ingredients 2 tablespoons diced green chilies, (or make-line jalapeños, diced fine) ½ of a fresh green pepper, diced fine, (about 2 ounces)… Read More ›

Lamb Sausage

Lamb Sausage Print Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: topping Ingredients 2½ pounds ground lamb ½ pound ground pork fat 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons oregano 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons Read More ›

Vegetable Quick Pickling

Vegetable Quick Pickling Print Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: Appetizer Ingredients 1 pound fresh vegetables, such as cauliflower, cucumbers, jalapeños, carrots 2 sprigs fresh herbs, such as thyme or dill 1 to 2 teaspoons whole spices, such Read More ›

Entice Customers with Trending Appetizers

Pizza Today’s compilation of the hottest appetizers in restaurants right now will inspire you to replace those hard-selling items on your starters menu. Creating bite-sized, sharable dishes complement a pizzeria concept.
Appetizers is one area of the menu where chefs and cooks get creative. The front of your menu is also the most adaptable area to add new items and try out trending apps. We’ve assembled the industry’s top chefs and successful restaurant operators to share their best appetizer recipes, ranging from stuffed poblano pepper twinkies, limonchello chicken wings to ricotta stuffed mushrooms. Our chefs also provide how-to recipes for intricate arancini and bruschetta.
Wings, breadsticks or garlic knots are appetizer staples, but there are some up-and-coming menu items that may become mainstays like meatball samplers, mozzarella sticks, toasted ravioli and Buffalo chicken dip. Pizza Today is your one-stop-shop for developing or updating your apps menu.

Use Visuals to Push Appetizers

When it comes to appetizers — especially ones many customers have never heard of, a picture does say 1,000 words. Each month, the Pizza Today staff heads into our test kitchen to make the same recipes that fill the internationally recognized magazine and our online recipe collection. Just as important as flavor, appetizers should be presented beautifully. An app is the first course that customers see and taste. Presentation is everything to your social sharing customers who will snap a shot of that stunning app — instant marketing to their social community, friends and family. Take care when plate your appetizers.