Posts Tagged ‘prosciutto’
Prosciutto-Wrapped Leeks
Leeks are a lovely substitute for those who don’t like onions or can’t tolerate a lot of them in a dish. They are delicate and sweeter in taste than onions (buttery flavor when chopped and sautéed) and are an excellent source of vitamin K and B. Store unwashed and untrimmed leeks in the refrigerator, where…
Read Moreroasted tomato & mozzarella salad
This recipe knows no time. It’s just as perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner. With an introduction like that, it’s a winner to serve any time of the day! This dish is from her latest cookbook Fast, Fresh, Simple. I became an instant fan of Donna Hay with her book, The New Cook back in…
Read MoreFig, Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Salad
Originally posted in 2007 this recipe has come to light again because Kitchen Daily (Huffington Post) liked my photo for their fig roundup. I received an email from Joe, the associate editor of Kitchen Daily wanting to know if it was ok to include my photo in their feature about figs. As you can imagine…
Read MoreBaked Figs with Gorgonzola
My husband was never a big fan of figs mainly because he had only tried the dried version. A few years ago I presented him with fresh ones and he was amazed at their taste (sweet with a texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin and the crunchiness of…
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