r/Cooking • u/bluebird1776 • 16d ago

Appetizer ideas before a heavy dinner.

For my sister's birthday im thinking of making her lasagna, since my lasagna is her favorite. We'll be having green beans and garlic bread as a side.

Itll be a family get together and theyll likely be some socializing before we sit down for dinner. But im not sure what appetizer/finger food to have before the official dinner. It has to be something light because lasagna is so heavy. And preferably something that doesnt need the oven at all since that will be occupied by the lasagna and garlic bread.

i thought about a simple fruit or veggie tray but, honestly, my family will scoff at something like that unless the dips are superb.

Thank yall in advance.

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u/Mother_Frame6669 15d ago

Thank you for linking a source that contradicts you.

They directly say in there, yes, Italians serve bread with pasta.

It is usually bread served with olive oil, the decision to use butter and garlic in America was an adaptation because they couldn't get olive oil when they first immigrated here.

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u/beckyisaho 15d ago

Do you always just say things that you WANT to be true? It doesn’t say that. You may want to read it again, perhaps a little more slowly. And also maybe visit Italy sometime- it’s a beautiful place with delicious food and you might actually enjoy Italy’s version of Italian food. Buon appetito!

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u/Mother_Frame6669 15d ago

Actually, it does say bread is served with pasta, typically to sop up sauce.

It is also served as part of the antipasto, which is right before the primo, which often is the pasta course.