Stanley Tucci’s 4-Ingredient French Appetizer Is Both Easy and Elegant

Stanley Tucci is undeniably a star in Hollywood and in the culinary scene. His enthusiasm for good food and perfect cocktails is unmatched, and he’s even hosted actual royalty for a special dinner. 

His culinary offerings are as versatile as his acting roles, with his recipes varying from tuna melts to risotto cakes and everything in between. Every time he drops a new video on Instagram, you know you’re in for a treat. 

Now, he’s sharing his favorite four-ingredient French appetizer with the world, and I honestly can’t wait to try it!

What is Stanley Tucci’s appetizer?

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It’s called a pissaladière. Its fancy French name might make you think it’s complicated, but as Tucci shows us in his Instagram post, it is quite simple to make. Plus, the added benefit is that you can use whatever ingredients you have lying around your kitchen.

How do you make a pissaladière?

According to Allrecipes, this recipe calls for exactly four ingredients: puff pastry dough, onions, leeks, and olives. It’s really that simple! The best thing is that you can buy frozen puff pastry sheets at the store. There’s no need to make puff pastry from scratch (unless you really want to). Tucci himself said he uses the store-bought version. 

The most labor-intensive part of this recipe is caramelizing the onions, but caramelized onions taste so delicious that it’s absolutely worth the effort. You then roll out puff pastry dough into a rectangle, top with the onions, leeks, and olives, and voila! You’re ready to kick off a Stanley Tucci-approved dinner party—or a quick and delicious weeknight meal.