VOLPI : Brand of USA processed pig meat products, such as cured ham of Italian taste (prosciutto), salami, etc. We offer great food products for Italian recipes, such as appetizers, pasta, pizzas, etc

Shiitake Frittata Squares with VOLPI Prosciutto

[INGREDIENTS]
VOLPI prosciutto -- 8slices fresh tarragon -- 1 1/2 tablespoons
shiitake mushrooms -- 8 oz shallots -- 2
whole large eggs -- 2 water -- 1/4cup
shredded parmesan -- 1/4cup fresh chives -- 24
large egg whites -- 6 kosher salt -- 1/2teaspoons
unsalted butter -- 2teaspoons pepper -- a bit

[METHOD]

  1. Melt butter in a 9- to 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, then cook mushrooms and shallots, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes.
  2. Add water and cook, stirring, until liquid is evaporated and mushrooms are tender and golden, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in tarragon.
  4. While mushrooms are cooking, lightly beat together whole eggs, whites, parmesan, kosher salt, and pepper to taste.
  5. Preheat broiler.
  6. Add egg mixture to mushrooms, then cook over high heat, stirring briskly, until eggs are softly scrambled, 2 to 4 minutes.
  7. Reduce heat to low and form frittata into a 6 1/2-inch square with a spatula. Cook over low heat until bottom is set, about 2 minutes.
  8. Place skillet under broiler (wrap nonmetal handles in foil), 5 to 6 inches from heat, and broil until eggs are just firm to the touch and barely golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
  9. Transfer frittata to a cutting board and cool. Trim edges of square, then cut frittata into 24 rectangles.
  10. Cut each prosciutto slice lengthwise into 3 strips.
  11. Wrap a prosciutto strip lengthwise around each egg rectangle, then tie a chive around crosswise. Serve at room temperature.
    * Frittata squares can be made 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered with a dampened paper towel, then with plastic wrap. Bring to room temperature before serving. Each serving (2 hors d'oeuvre) about 53 calories and 3 grams fat Makes 24 hors d'oeuvre.

Asparagus and Rotola Rolls

[INGREDIENTS]
Rotola -- 1 pack
Asparagus -- 1 bundle
Red pepper -- 1 pcs
Extra virgin oil -- suitable for your taste
Salt -- suitable for your taste
Black pepper -- suitable for your taste

[METHOD]

  1. Cut the red pepper in 4 pieces.
  2. Then cut the lower side of the asparagus.
  3. After that, grill both the red pepper pieces and the asparagus.
  4. In the meanwhile, slice Rotola in about 5mm thick pieces.
  5. Put the grilled asparagus in the plate and put the sliced Rotola on top.
  6. On it, place the grilled red pepper, spread some extra virgin olive oil and add salt and black pepper, according to your taste.
    * The cheese in Rotola will melt just enough to become even tastier.

Meat and Cheese Antipasticks

VOLPI(ボルピー)レシピ:サラミとチーズのアンティパスティック
[INGREDIENTS]
Sopressata salame -- 1 pound
Provolone -- 1/2 pound
Pepperoncini -- 16
Bamboo skewers -- 16sticks

[METHOD]

  1. For meat and cheese antipasticks, cube sopressata into bite size chunks.
  2. Cut provolone into bite size chunks.
  3. Skewer salame and cheese and arrange on a platter.
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