Cangelle on the table: aperitivo ideas

A glass, a few friends, a bowl that empties sooner than expected: aperitivo is the moment when our cangelle feel most at home. If you would like to get to know them flavour by flavour, we introduced them all in the article Cangelle: the tarallo of Lucanian tradition. Here, instead, we give you a few ideas for bringing them to the table.

The three-flavour bowl

With twelve flavours to choose from, it is tempting to open them all. Our advice is to pick three, one for each character, so every bite is different from the last:

• a delicate one, such as the traditional ones with extra virgin olive oil or those with fennel seeds and rosemary;
• a bold one, such as the crusco pepper cangelle or the spicy paprika ones;
• an aromatic one, such as the Italian-style ones, with tomato paste and basil, or the turmeric and rosemary ones.

You can serve them in three separate small bowls, so everyone finds their favourite straight away, or mix them in a single basket and let chance decide.

Next to the board

If the aperitivo goes on and turns into a small meal, cangelle can take the place of bread next to cured meats and cheeses. A few ideas to try:

• olive cangelle next to an aged cheese;
• crusco pepper and onion ones next to cured meats;
• sun-dried tomato cangelle with a fresh cheese;
• multigrain cangelle, with flax, sesame, sunflower and poppy seeds, to add a little colour to the board.

In the glass

There is white wine in the dough of all our cangelle, so it feels almost natural to serve them with a glass of the same colour. For the bolder flavours, such as crusco pepper or the spicy ones, you can also try a young red or a cold beer. Those who don't drink alcohol can pair them with sparkling water and a slice of lemon: the cangella stays the star.

An aperitivo for many

Each pack weighs 250 g and contains 20 pieces. If you are expecting guests, it is best to keep a few extra packs in the cupboard: in our catalogue the stated shelf life is 4 months, so you can plan a little ahead.

During the holidays a pack of cangelle is also a nice thing to bring when you are invited: a savoury alternative to the usual bottle or tray of sweets. You will find more ideas in our article on Christmas gifts.

Before serving them

If any of your guests have allergies or intolerances, check the full list of ingredients and allergens on each product's page.

Choose your flavours

You will find all the cangelle in the Savoury treats collection. Put together your bowl and raise your glass: they will do the rest.