Food glossary
What is Antipasto?
Antipasto — An Italian word, meaning ‘before the pasta’, these delicious plates of hot and cold starters are the equivalent of French hors d'oeuvres. A mixture of antipasti could include platters of cheeses, smoked meats, salamis, olives, a selection of seafood, marinated vegetables and various breads with olive oil and salt for dipping. Although it's all too easy to eat for Italy, they're dishes intended…
An Italian word, meaning ‘before the pasta’, these delicious plates of hot and cold starters are the equivalent of French hors d'oeuvres. A mixture of antipasti could include platters of cheeses, smoked meats, salamis, olives, a selection of seafood, marinated vegetables and various breads with olive oil and salt for dipping. Although it's all too easy to eat for Italy, they're dishes intended to whet the appetite, not to sate it!