Jamón con Melón
- aka Melon Carpaccio -
This is the simplest of appetizers. Elegant and perfectly balanced. Sweet and Salty. aka Melon Carpaccio.
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what you need
1 small, sweet, fresh cantaloupe melon
1 package good, Italian prosciutto
how to make it
Thinly slice melon. Layer on a plate with slices of prosciutto. Serve immediately.
Paper Plane
This cocktail has quickly become a favorite this summer after we ODed on Aperol Spritz’s early on thanks to my beautiful nephew and niece-in-law. The paper plane would be all too sweet if it weren’t for the bitterness added by, well, the bitters. As it stands, it’s a fresh, zesty, lemony, foamy, beautiful cocktail that will rival your summertime cosmo or G&T any day of the week. It is definitely here to stay.
Maroulosalata
Most people think of Greek salad as tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, and plenty of olive oil. Marousalata, however, is a salad frequently served in Greek homes. It is a simple salad. An every day salad. An everybody salad. And here to stay in my kitchen.
Cucumber Mint Gimlet
With this cocktail, I officially declare it summer. This beautifully crisp invention came from a friend of mine after two bottles of Prosecco’s worth of Aperol Spritz’s and my vehement proclamation: “will you please do something with this cucumber?!” Little did I know the ‘something’ would become one of the highlights of the evening. The cucumber mint gimlet is crisp, vibrant, cool, and everything a summer cocktail should be. It also paired perfectly with our Mediterranean-themed meal which included homemade tzatziki sauce.