What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Talking Points: Utmost Prosciutto Plate! Treat yourself right by going the extra mile in gourmet treats. Something so simple, yet sublime, can change a mood from sour to exciting. We all need something to look forward to. Am I right? Fresh mozzarella is usually sold in a brine or water solution to retain its moisture, texture, and soft shape. Let it drain for a few minutes on paper towels; then dab dry and slice. By drizzling a rich olive oil over the mozzarella to enhance that delicate milky flavor, the buttery essence peeks through. Add a leaf or two of fresh basil to enrich the nutritive value. As you sit there nibbling on a slice of prosciutto, pat yourself on the back for enduring the tough times weโve been through recently. Our home is a safe haven and we can get through whatever storm is next.
UTMOST PROSCIUTTO PLATE
Ingredients:
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, room temperature
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
3 ounces old world prosciutto, sliced
7 ounces rustic crostini crackers
4 ounces organic green olives, pitted
Instructions:
Drain mozzarella cheese for a few minutes on paper towels; then dab dry and slice. Transfer to a platter. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with dried basil. Arrange sliced prosciutto and crostini crackers around cheese. Add pitted green olives. Garnish with fresh basil. Serve with Pinot Grigio.
Just as a vegetarian version, it is perfect for me, Gail, thank you.
Joanna
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Hummus would be a nice substitute. ๐ค
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Agree! I love hummus!
Joanna
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I do, too. And there are plenty of variations of it. Yum! ๐๐ฟ
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It looks like a little party on the plate!
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โItโs a Celebrationโ. ๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ
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This is beautifully arranged, Gail.
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I made it for myself. The hubs doesnโt care for prosciutto. ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ท
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Me neither… lol. But the rest is worth a meal anyway… hehe.
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Double portion! Even better. ๐
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This would be a nice lunch alternative for me. Tasty and light. ๐ฟ
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See? You get me. Iโd rather โgrazeโ. ๐
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Hahaha, yes! ๐
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Looks divine.
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Thanks very much. Needless to say, I cleaned my plate. ๐๐ธ
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