Francesca’s Modern Italian Canape Menu
Standard
Bocconcini & Cherry Tomato Crostini, Basil Oil
Whipped Ricotta, Almonds & Honey on Toasted Sourdough
Marinated Zucchini, Lemon Zest & Pumpkin Seeds on Grilled Polenta
Crispy Eggplant Parmigiana Bites, Aged Parmesan
Mushroom & Cheese Rice balls, Saffron Aioli
Rosemary & Sea Salt Focaccia with Stracciatella & Anchovy
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus, Lemon Ricotta
Caramelized Onion & Blue Cheese Tartlet
Seared Salmon, Salsa Verde & Pickled Shallots on Crostini
Whipped Goat Cheese & Roasted Grapes on Toasted Brioche
Wild Mushroom Bruschetta, Aged Balsamic & Thyme
Panfried Zucchini, Ricotta & Lemon Zest
Mini Caprese Skewers, Balsamic Glaze
Crispy Polenta, Truffle Cream & Dust
Tuscan Chicken Liver Crostini with Vin Santo Reduction
Parmesan & Black Pepper Grissini Wrapped in Prosciutto
Smoked Cheese, Fig Jam & Crispy Prosciutto on Sourdough
Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato & Basil Bruschetta
Charred Radicchio, Blue Cheese & Candied Walnuts
Mini Pizzette with Mozzarella & Wild Mushrooms
Polenta Chips, Roasted Red Pepper & Black Olive Tapenade
Sicilian Caponata on Grilled Sourdough
Chilled Prawns, Lemon Aioli & Crispy Capers
Rice balls al Limone, Parmesan & Chive
Substantial
Panzanella Salad, Heirloom Tomatoes, Torn Basil & Ciabatta Croutons
Slow-Braised Veal Meatballs in San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Parmigiano
Orecchiette with Broccoli & Chili – Garlic, toasted almonds
Warm Farro Salad, Roasted Pumpkin, Toasted Hazelnuts & Gorgonzola
Grilled Lamb Skewers, Rosemary & Salsa Verde
Spaghettoni Pasta, Nonna’s Ragu
Zucchini & Ricotta Fritters – Served with a lemon herb yogurt sauce and a fresh fennel salad Rosemary & Garlic Porchetta Sliders with Salsa Verde
Casarecce Pasta, Pesto Genovese & Toasted Pine Nuts