POSTED JAN 21, 2022

Be Ready For Any Crowd

Are you hosting a party and want to make a lasting impression? Whether it's a holiday family party or you a quick get together, we've got you covered. Start your party off right with these finger foods that are sure to be the hit of any party. From classics like stuffed mushrooms to quick & easy bruschetta, you will find the right appetizers that will impress everyone. Chef Cento has put together 24 of his favorite appetizers that are quick and easy to make.

Antipasto

Explore these beautiful collections of meats, cheeses and Italian specialities.

Antipasto

Antipasto alla Cento

Italian American Antipasto

Antipasto
A classic Italian antipasto platter featuring olives, artichokes, peppers, Italian meats and breadsticks.

Antipasto alla Cento
A traditional Italian antipasto platter featuring olives, cured meats, vegetables and other favorites. Drizzle each serving with Cento Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Cento Balsamic Vinegar to bring together the flavors.

Italian American Antipasto
Our Italian-American Antipasto will certainly please any crowd with a wide selection of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, Italian specialties and assorted cheeses.

Caramelized Cherry Tomato Bruschette

Creamy Artichoke Bruschetta

Quick & Easy Bruschetta

Bruschetta

Our Chef's bruschetta creations are super simple to make.

Caramelized Cherry
Tomato Bruschette
This bruschette features roasted cherry tomatoes that have been marinated in vinegar and honey for the perfect balance of flavor. Served with basil on top of ricotta coated crostini, this appetizer is simple, elegant and perfect for your next party.

Creamy Artichoke Bruschetta
Artichoke hearts mixed with creamy mascarpone cheese and served on crunchy crostini. This mixture of textures and flavors make this appetizer perfect for all occasions.

Quick & Easy Bruschetta
Ready in 5 minutes, our Quick & Easy Bruschetta is the perfect appetizer to make when you’re short on time.

Stuffed Goodness

These delicious appeitzers are stuffed with absolute goodness.

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms

Cherry Peppers Stuffed with Prosciutto & Provolone

Stuffed Mushrooms
An elegant and classic appetizer, Stuffed Mushrooms with roasted peppers, cheese, breadcrumbs and seasonings are the ultimate crowd pleaser.

Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms
Delicate artichoke bottoms stuffed with pancetta, breadcrumbs and spices are easy to make and sure to impress at your next party.

Cherry Peppers Stuffed with Prosciutto and Provolone
Chef Lidia Bastianich put a twist on these classic antipasto ingredients. Combining cherry peppers, prosciutto and provolone, not only do you get the burst of flavors but also a new appetizer that’s sure to wow dinner guests.

Artichoke Bites

Artichoke Croquettes

Crispy Zucchini Fritte with Lemon Aioli

Fresh, Fried, & Crispy

Check out these simple fried apps that will definitely leave your friends and family going for seconds.

Artichoke Bites
Crispy, breadcrumb coated artichoke hearts, fried until golden and topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with Cento Balsamic Ketchup or Cento Marinara Sauce for dipping.

Artichoke Croquettes
These cheesy artichoke croquette balls are fried to a light & flaky golden crisp, a perfect appetizer for friends and family to enjoy.

Crispy Zucchini Fritte
with Lemon Aioli
Zucchini strips battered with panko breadcrumbs, fried until crispy and served with a creamy, zesty lemon aioli for dipping.

Anytime Snacks

Enjoy these quick and tasty finger foods for any occasion.

Pesto, Goat Cheese &
Sun Dried Tomato Appetizer
Sautéed polenta rounds take the place of bread in this delicious and easy gluten-free appetizer with goat cheese, basil pesto and sun dried tomatoes.

Flatbread with Pesto,
Tomato & Provolone
A crispy golden flatbread topped with fresh tomato, provolone and drizzled with pesto sauce makes for a quick, fresh appetizer that everyone will enjoy.

Artichoke Prosciutto Shooter
Our artichoke prosciutto shooters are the perfect representation of the Italian flag. Individually wrapped roman artichoke hearts, basil, mozzarella and roasted peppers will yield the perfect bite every time. Sure to be a hit at your next party or event.

Cannellini Bean Antipasto
A marinated cannellini bean mixture wrapped in grilled zucchini and topped with an olive and a cherry tomato. A perfect quick and healthy summer appetizer.

Lemon Rosemary Grilled Polenta
Seared polenta rounds, topped with delicious mushrooms.

Tuna Hummus Crostini
A quick and easy appetizer that combines smooth and creamy homemade hummus with sun dried tomatoes and tuna.

Artichoke Arugula Crostini
Roasted peppers and artichoke hearts, drizzled with oil and served on individual crostini make a simple and elegant appetizer.

Stewed Savory Peppers
A perfect addition to your next antipasto tray or serve as its own side dish!

Italian Fried Olives
Golden fried green olives filled with a gooey cheese mixture make for a savory and portable appetizer.

Lidia’s Fried Mozzarella
Sandwich Skewers
A tasty appetizer made with mozzarella fried between layers of bread and topped with a savory lemon, caper and anchovy sauce.

Roasted Red Pepper Caponata
A fresh medley of roasted peppers, olives, tomatoes, capers and anchovies that can be used to top crostini, served with toasted bread or mixed into pasta.

Roasted Chick Peas
Delicious roasted chick peas make for a perfect stand alone appetizer or an easy snack.

Pesto, Goat Cheese & Sun Dried Tomato Appetizer
Sautéed polenta rounds take the place of bread in this delicious and easy gluten-free appetizer with goat cheese, basil pesto and sun dried tomatoes.

Flatbread with Pesto, Tomato & Provolone
A crispy golden flatbread topped with fresh tomato, provolone and drizzled with pesto sauce makes for a quick, fresh appetizer that everyone will enjoy.

Cherry Peppers Stuffed with Prosciutto and Provolone
Our artichoke prosciutto shooters are the perfect representation of the Italian flag. Individually wrapped roman artichoke hearts, basil, mozzarella and roasted peppers will yield the perfect bite every time. Sure to be a hit at your next party or event.

Cannellini Bean Antipasto
A marinated cannellini bean mixture wrapped in grilled zucchini and topped with an olive and a cherry tomato. A perfect quick and healthy summer appetizer.

Lemon Rosemary Grilled Polenta
Seared polenta rounds, topped with delicious mushrooms.

Artichoke Arugula Crostini
Roasted peppers and artichoke hearts, drizzled with oil and served on individual crostini make a simple and elegant appetizer.

Stewed Savory Peppers
A perfect addition to your next antipasto tray or serve as its own side dish!

Italian Fried Olives
Golden fried green olives filled with a gooey cheese mixture make for a savory and portable appetizer.

Lidia’s Fried Mozzarella Sandwich Skewers
A tasty appetizer made with mozzarella fried between layers of bread and topped with a savory lemon, caper and anchovy sauce.

Roasted Red Pepper Caponata
A fresh medley of roasted peppers, olives, tomatoes, capers and anchovies that can be used to top crostini, served with toasted bread or mixed into pasta.

Roasted Chick Peas
Delicious roasted chick peas make for a perfect stand alone appetizer or an easy snack.

If you're interested in all our appetizers, feel free to browse the rest of our authentic Italian recipes!