Appetizers

We believe good food is one of life's pleasures. These recipes are not the same ones that we prepare at the Café but rather what we like to make at home. It is a joy to share some of our favorite recipes with you.

Elegant cucumber rounds topped with a creamy smoked salmon spread made from cream cheese, chopped smoked salmon, lemon juice, dill, chives, and capers, garnished with salmon roe, capers, and dill.
Crostini topped with slices of firm pears, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, butter lettuce, and drizzled with honey, arranged beautifully on a serving platter.
A bowl of mussels in a rich cream sauce, garnished with chopped parsley and served alongside crispy crostini, ready to enjoy!
Portobello mushrooms stuffed with a mixture of spinach, ricotta cheese, egg yolks, chives, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings, topped with melted mozzarella cheese and grilled to golden brown perfection, served on a bed of arugula leaves.
A bowl of rich and creamy roasted pumpkin soup, made with roasted pumpkin, thick-cut bacon, shallots, garlic, Marsala wine, chicken broth, fresh thyme, heavy cream, curry powder, and chili powder, garnished with a sprig of thyme.
A vibrant dish of Sicilian caponata featuring cubed roasted eggplant, chopped yellow onion, celery, thinly sliced carrots, roasted red pepper, pitted green olives, and capers, all mixed with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, diced Italian tomatoes, and garnished with chopped Italian parsley and toasted pine nuts.