Antipasto e Panino: Holiday Goodies
Antipasto is always a special treat for us, especially during the holidays season – Italian coldcuts like salami, capocollo and soppressata are typical meats. For cheeses – a good parmesan, some mozzarella and for us goat cheese are often featured. Throw in some olives and grape tomatoes and some good bread and it is a delicious feast for the eyes and the stomach. It is a great spread to have around for the holidays when you have unexpected (or expected) visitors, or it is just great with a glass of wine to enjoy with good friends or family. Perfect for a New Year’s Eve celebration!
If you have leftovers, try making a panino. This one has the coldcuts, mozzarella, pesto and greens!
Buon Appetito!
*On a personal note, I will be taking a short hiatus from the blogosphere. Roberto and I are moving on Jan 2 into our new fabulous condo in St. Augustine, so I will be very tied up with all of that. I wish everyone a happy and healthy and SAFE New Years celebration!*
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Jeni - December 29, 2007 at 7:45 pm
Antipasto, panino, yum!!! Your Christmas tree looked beautiful and I hope you and Roberto had a beautiful holiday.
Good luck with your move and we look forward to reading more when you return.
Happy New Year, Jeni
Kevin - December 29, 2007 at 8:09 pm
The antipasto platter looks tasty. I wish I had the space for a panino press. That panino looks really good.
Kat - December 29, 2007 at 8:09 pm
The antipasto and panino look delicious! I hope your move will go smoothly. Looking forward to reading about your adventures!
Happy 2008!
Bellini Valli - December 30, 2007 at 12:07 am
Congratulations on your new home Jenn!I’m sure there will be many exceptional meals coming from your new kitchen!!I hope that 2008 is all that you hope for and more in all your endeavors!!!!!!!!!!
Emiline - December 30, 2007 at 2:34 am
Good luck with the move!
That is a beautiful panino. Is panini different than panino? I would love to get my hands on a press like that.
And some Capocollo and Soppressata.
We only have Prosciutto, Salami, and Mortadella.
I wish I was Italian!!
I’m hungry for some garlic stuffed olives, now.
Deb - December 30, 2007 at 3:06 pm
Hey Jenn, happy moving! I love St. Augustine. Alot of folks who move out of Key West head up that way. Nice area!
Your antipasto looks yummy! I love those types of “finger foods”
Happy New Year to you!!!
Cheers!
Laurie Constantino - December 31, 2007 at 2:18 am
Salumi, cheese, bread, olives — what’s not to like! It all looks quite tasty. I just finished dinner and looking at your pictures still makes my mouth water. Good luck on your move, Happy New Year, and can’t wait to see food from your new kitchen!
Sylvia - December 31, 2007 at 6:47 am
Sopressata is quite popular here, you find even in pizza.
New year new home, right?
Have a wonderful New Year, Jenn.
Jerry - December 31, 2007 at 12:04 pm
That is a fine looking antipasto platter!
Sue - January 1, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Gorgeous pictures as always.
I don’t envy you moving, just with the wonderful new place. Good luck. Give yourselves a full month after moving before accusing the other one of losing something. Mostly, stuff always shows up.
Cynthia - January 1, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Hey Jenn! Hope you and Roberto have a very happy and prosperous new year. Looking forward to all the great things you will accomplish this year!
Marie - January 2, 2008 at 12:42 am
Happy New year to you and yours!! And have fun setting up your new place!
The Leftover Queen - January 2, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Hi Everyone! Happy New Year! I am sort of getting back in the swing of things. Roberto and I are officially moved into our new place and today I am unpacking boxes, Roberto is already back at work. We love our new place and I am looking forward to getting back in the kitchen and back to my regular blogging!
Hi Jeni! Nice to see you!
Hey Kevin! The panino press we use is a cast iron griddle with a cast iron griddle press/lid. it works great and takes up less room than a press.
Hi Kat! Thanks! I am looking forward to being settled.
Hi Valli! Thanks! Yes, I am looking forward to cooking up a storm in our new kitchen!
I thnk 2008 is going to be the best year yet!
Thanks Emiline. Panino is one, Panini is more than one. Garlic stuffed olives are delicious! I will make you an honorary Italian!
Hi Deb! Yes, we love St. Augustine. It is just such a great area, full of life. I am really happy to be here.
Hi Laurie! Thanks! I must say, your blog does the same to me!
Yeah, Sylvia, that is true – New Year, New Home, New Marriage, so much great stuff to look forward to this year!
Thanks Jerry!
Thanks Sue! I know, I hate the moving process, but I am thrilled to be in our new place. We got rid of so much stuff between out last 2 moves (almost 1 year in between) I am sure anything lost is probably long gone!
Thanks Cynthia! I am looking forward to this year too! So much to be thankful for.
Thanks Marie! I am having a good time getting the plce together.
Janet - January 2, 2008 at 4:05 pm
So I guess you are moving today! Thanks for these sandwich suggestions…great photos of the food.
Katie - January 2, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Happy New Year – and Happy Move! How exciting!
I love anti-pasto! It’s my favorite holiday treat for lunch. I make a tray for me, pour a glass of wine and go sit somewhere lovely and enjoy!
Shayne - January 2, 2008 at 10:03 pm
Pesto on panini is so so good. I want a panini now… I hate diets!
Toni - January 4, 2008 at 3:12 am
Happy New Year! Good luck in your new condo!
The Leftover Queen - January 4, 2008 at 11:06 am
Hi Janet – yes we are moved in! What an amazing thing!
Hi Katie! Thanks! I love antipasto too! Yes, wine, don’t forget the wine!
Hi Shayne – this is a healthy panino, no?
Thanks Toni!
Ricardo - November 13, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Nothing like the assembly of a good antipasto I loved this one looks delicious and well arranged. kisses xxxx