In the ancient Roman Empire travelers and guests were immediately offered olives, fruits, salted fish, olive oil, wine, and bread. These cheese coins are welcome tokens of hospitality.

This cheese spread makes a wonderful antipasto when served with fresh vegetables and bread.

Are you looking for an easy, healthy, and tasty antipasto? Here is a great dish made with goat cheese.

This garlic bread features the tangy flavor of chèvre (goat cheese).

Simple flavors marry to create a classic dish in pasta with garlic and olive oil.

These no cook pasta recipes feature fresh vegetables, ricotta cheese, and herbs. It makes a great vegetarian option for a light supper.

The taste of sage adds a new layer of flavor to the traditional creamy pasta sauce. The fusilli adds funky twists to the presentation.

This dish is so easy to make, it´s a perfect meatless meal for after a busy day. It makes for a light vegetarian dinner during Lent.

This Italian egg dish is eaten for lunch or supper. It makes a hearty and tasty meatless meal. It resembles an omelet, but is baked in the oven.

Calmari Fritto -- A great antipasto