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t different times, remove to platter as they get done.
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Combine mozzarella cheese, dressing and basil in a small decorative bowl; chill at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day.
Fold or roll the deli meats and arrange attractively on a large serving platter. Arrange the bowl of cheese, bell peppers and olives attractively around meats. Garnish the platter with basil sprigs if desired. Place the toast or crackers in a napkin lined basket and have frilly wooden picks or small forks available for serving the antipasto.
earts and olives on large platter lined with lettuce, if desired
Cook pasta in boiling salted water 10 mins, or until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat reserved oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook sausages for 7 mins, or until browned and cooked through. Set aside and slice thickly.
Add tomato sauce, antipasto, artichokes and olives to frying pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 mins, or until sauce thickens. Add sausage and pasta and toss to combine. Top with shaved Parmesan to serve.
Cover a large platter with lettuce leaves.
Drain can of white beans and pile in center of platter.
Break tuna into chunks and place on beans.
Fill the rest of the platter with black olives, diagonally cut carrot and celery pieces, chunks of Provolone cheese, salami slices and cherry tomatoes.
Pour dressing over all.
Chill.
Serve with crackers.
Preheat broiler. Place tomato, cut-side up, on a foil-lined baking tray. Spray with oil and season. Cook for 5 mins, or until softened. Set aside.
Meanwhile, bring sauce, 1/2 cup cold water, vegetables and 1 tbsp basil to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 6-7 mins, or until sauce thickens slightly. Add pasta, 1/2 the tomatoes and 1/2 the ricotta and toss to combine. Transfer to serving bowls and sprinkle with remaining ricotta, tomato and basil.
ayer on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with 1/3 garlic
Arrange ingredients on tray.
Serve with bread sticks or chunks of warmed Italian bread.
Have a small dish of olive oil on the side for dipping.
Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 30 mins, or until shrimp
In a large bowl combine mushrooms, artichoke hearts, olive oil, vinegar, red wine (if desired), basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
Toss ingredients well, then set aside and let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Sliced meats may be rolled up (into tube shapes).
Arrange your choices attractively on a large (oval) platter, serve with thin slices of Italian bread and bread sticks on the side.
A cruet of olive oil and vinegar near by is a nice touch.
Combine marinade ingredients.
Marinade vegetables in container overnight.
Place green leaf or other decorative lettuce leaves on large platter. Arrange vegetables, meats, and cheeses decoratively over lettuce leaves.
n a pretty lettuce lined platter.
venly over dough. Top with antipasto and oregano. Fold dough from
n plastic wrap and chill for 30 mins.
Roll pastry