Antipasti: Meal, Social Gathering or Both?

Like the opening credits for a film, the appearance of the antipasto announces to the crowd that something special is about to begin. Usually just the sight of a beautifully prepared antipasto is enough to change the entire mood of a gathering, luring each guest to the table for a shared meal among friends or family. As in a movie theatre, when the credits start to roll, you are pulled out from the knots and tangles of your life and into the magic of the cinema, so the presentation of the antipasto coaxes each guest to suspend the cares and worries of their day, and immerse themselves in the gifts about to be set before them.

The presentation of antipasti—the colors, the artful composition, the care taken in its preparation—reminds guests that it is a time for pleasure, relaxation and indulgence.

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Beat the flour just until there are no visible signs of dry flour, but not until the batter is completely smooth. To get “cool” butter, cut the chilled butter into chunks and let it sit in a bowl for 5 minutes before beating.

In English, we call it the appetizer course. For the French, it is the hors d'oeuvre. In Italy, it's called the antipasto. It can be hot or cold, cooked or raw.

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