3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small clove garlic, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 thin slices Italian bread
8 thin slices Prosciutto di Parma (about 4 ounces)
3 cups assorted fruits, such as peaches, nectarines, plums and melons, cut in wedges
1 cup olives (preferably imported)
Roasted red and yellow bell peppers
Sliced Mozzarella cheese
Servings: 6
Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic and pepper. Place bread slices on a baking sheet; brush oil mixture on both sides. Broil about 4 inches from heat, turning once, until golden, about 1 minute; cool 2 minutes. On a large platter, arrange the toasts, draping each one with a folded slice of Prosciutto di Parma. Arrange fruit wedges among the slices. Serve with olives, roasted peppers and Mozzarella. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
1 small clove garlic, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 thin slices Italian bread
8 thin slices Prosciutto di Parma (about 4 ounces)
3 cups assorted fruits, such as peaches, nectarines, plums and melons, cut in wedges
1 cup olives (preferably imported)
Roasted red and yellow bell peppers
Sliced Mozzarella cheese
Servings: 6
Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic and pepper. Place bread slices on a baking sheet; brush oil mixture on both sides. Broil about 4 inches from heat, turning once, until golden, about 1 minute; cool 2 minutes. On a large platter, arrange the toasts, draping each one with a folded slice of Prosciutto di Parma. Arrange fruit wedges among the slices. Serve with olives, roasted peppers and Mozzarella. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings