Salad Caprese with Mozzarella Biscuits
Apr 29, 2007
With a generous scoop of ice cream and fresh berries, waffles can move from breakfast to dessert.
This two-tiered wedding cake is beautiful in its simplicity and classic style. Use double-sided tape to attach the ribbon ends at the back of the cake and be sure to wrap the stems of the flowers with floral tape before inserting them into the cake.
Silky-textured panna cotta with slightly tart sauce will refresh and cleanse the palate. Choose mangoes that are juicy and ripe. However, if you can't find them, add a bit more sugar while pureeing the sauce.
In Hebrew, this salad is called Salat Yerakot Israeli and is always cut in a perfect dice. It's a simple and refreshing part of this menu. You can chop and combine the vegetables up to 2 hours ahead, then cover and set aside on the counter. Dress the salad just before serving.
Succulent chunks of chicken and colourful skewers of fruit and vegetables make a pretty plate. Setting part of the marinade aside for basting the chicken ensures that you don't transfer raw chicken juices to the cooked food.
Dried mushrooms add so much flavour to a consomme. Porcini, morels or shiitake, now available at most grocery stores or at specialty stores or delis, are good choices.
Spiedini are Italian brochettes threaded with chunks of baguette and other tasty things, such as sausage and onion. Serve with mustard, the Balsamic Grilled Peppers and a juicy tomato salad.
Serve with: Rice; sprinkle with shredded cheese (such as Monterey Jack or Cheddar).
