APPETIZERS
Antipasto Submitted by John Visgilio , CEO | Makes a large bowl to share
My favorite part of the holidays is getting to spend time at all our family gatherings . And I can ’ t let any of them pass by without a big bowl of Italian deliciousness !
INGREDIENTS
• 12 oz jar marinated artichokes
• 12 oz jar marinated mushrooms
• Can of green seedless olives
• Can of black seedless olives
• Jar of roasted red peppers
• 1-2 cans of ceci beans , drained
• Pepperoni , diced or sliced
• Provolone or auribella cheese , diced
• Italian dressing ( if needed )
DIRECTIONS
1 . Mix all ingredients together , adding olives , pepperoni and cheese to your liking . 2 . Add Italian dressing if desired . 3 . Serve in a festive bowl .
Sliced Navel Oranges
Submitted by Jen Blaskovich , Senior Production Artist
This simple dish is a family tradition on my husband ’ s side of the family . His grandmother was Italian , and it was always on their table at the holidays . Orange slices symbolize the sun ( which becomes more present after the solstice when the days grow longer ) and love , prosperity and a sweet and happy life .
INGREDIENTS
• Navel oranges
• Olive oil
• Fresh cracked pepper
DIRECTIONS : 1 . Slice and arrange oranges on a platter . 2 . Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cracked pepper .
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