Cheese
Grilled Cheddar, Tomato and Bacon Sandwiches
Spreading a little mayonnaise over the outside of the bread before grilling adds golden color and delicious crunch.
Radicchio and Watercress Salad with Parmesan Curls
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Radicchio Salad with Spanish Blue Cheese and Peppered Almonds
If you can't find Cabrales cheese, substitute Roquefort or Danish blue cheese.
Date, Goat Cheese and Mesclun Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Goat Cheese with Bell Pepper Dressing
This is very easy to prepare and it makes an elegant addition to any party.
Pizza Rustica
Neapolitan in origin, this make-ahead savory pie is delicious either warm or at room temperature.
Pesto and Cheese-Filled Chicken Breasts
Garden-fresh Thyme Pesto is the star of this elegant entrée, but you can also use purchased or homemade basil pesto.
Swiss Chard and Herb Tart
(Torta di Bietola ed Erbe)
In the more rugged areas of Tuscany, like the Garfagnana and Lunigiana in the northwest, savory tarts are as popular as their sweet counterparts. Vegetable tarts are quite common and usually include greens and herbs. This one features Swiss chard, thyme and oregano. Other herbs used in such tarts are tarragon, sage, nettles and borage.