THANKSGIVING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER… Serve up a sophisticated appetizer of favorite Italian cheeses and cured meats so the family can graze while you're putting on the finishing touches in the kitchen.
Italian Meat and Cheese Board This is more like a guideline than an actual recipe. You can use as much or as little of each ingredient as you’d like. You can also add nuts or fresh fruit of your liking.
Choose your Cheese: - Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano - Gorgonzola Dolce - Taleggio - Sottocenere al Tartufo
Then, your meats: - Prosciutto di Parma - Hot Capicola - Sweet Sopressata
Throw in some condiments: Dried apricots Green Castelvetrano Olives Hot Pepperoncini peppers Plum butter Bread or crackers
WHITE WINES: * Soave is a delicious Italian white wine * North Italian Pinot Grigios bright, light and zippy * Fiano is a high-quality white grape variety
RED WINES: * Nebbiolo actually smells like roses * Barolo It’s the king of Italian red wines! * Barbaresco finesse and perfumey bouquet * Gattinara delicate and elegant