Parmesan And Prosciutto Spiced Plums Recipes

PROSCIUTTO COTTO PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, oil and rosemary with a rubber spatula. Set aside.
• Lay two pieces of the prosciutto cotto on the board in front of you lengthwise, overlapping by half and patching holes where needed. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture evenly over the ham. Sprinkle the side closest to you with 2 tablespoons chopped giardiniera and press gently into the cheese. Roll the ham into a pinwheel starting with the edge closest to you and rolling away from you. Repeat for the remaining prosciutto cotto and filling. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to firm up.
• To serve, unwrap the rolls and, using a sharp knife, slice into 3/4-inch pieces.

PROSCIUTTO PERSIMMONS

Steps:

• Trim the stem end of the persimmons, then slice each into 8 wedges. Season with salt and pepper.
• Lay out a piece of prosciutto. Top with a persimmon wedge, basil leaf and piece of provolone; roll up. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Arrange on a platter; drizzle with olive oil and vinegar and season with pepper.

PROSCIUTTO PARMESAN BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat over to 450 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine baking mix, prosciutto, cream and black pepper; stir until just combined.
• Knead dough 10 times on lightly floured surface and form into ball. Roll dough out into 1/2-inch thick. Cut with a 2 1/4-inch round cutter, pressing straight down; do not twist cutter.
• Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheet. Lightly brush tops with oil and sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

SPICY OVEN-ROASTED PLUMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
• Place the plums, cut-side up, in a single layer in the baking dish.
• Whisk together the orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin, and cardamom in a bowl; drizzle over the plums.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until plums are hot and the sauce is bubbly. Top with toasted almonds, if desired (see Cook's Note).