Ingredients
1 red peppers
1 olives
1 marinated mushrooms
1 artichokes
1 parmesan cheese
1 garlic toast or
1 fresh italian bread
Directions
Buy or make roasted red peppers, olives, marinated mushrooms and
artichokes. Include a piece of Parmesan cheese and display on a tray
along with garlic toast or fresh Italian bread.
Servings: 1 meal
Antipasti - Buon'appetito Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Breakfast; Cheese; Fruit; Italian; Vegetable
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