Recipe No. 101 Figs With Dolcelatte Wrapped in Parma Ham
This is quick and easy recipe (From Hairy Bikers Everyday Gourmets) and IMHO is sensational as an end-of-summer starter for two.
(great with Roquefort also)
Serves - 2
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Marie's rating 
4 ripe but firm figs
8 slices Parma ham
75g/3oz Italian blue cheese, such as Gorgonzola or Dolcelatte, chopped into small pieces
1 small bag Italian Herby salad leaves (approx 100g/3½oz)
drizzle balsamic glaze
drizzle extra virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
Using a sharp knife, cut a cross into the top of each fig, then gently squeeze the bottom of each fig in order to open the fruit. Divide the blue cheese among the figs, stuffing the pieces into the top of them.
Carefully wrap two slices of Parma ham around the middle of each fig, leaving the tops uncovered.
Place the prepared figs onto a baking tray and cook for 8-10 minutes,
or until the cheese has melted and the Parma ham is starting to crisp.
To serve, divide the salad leaves among two serving plates. Place two roasted figs on top of each plate.
Drizzle over the balsamic glaze and olive oil and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper
Recipe No. 102 Crab, Salmon and Mackeral Starter
Best with thick cut chunks of Smoked Salmon
Ingredients were all shop bought but Salad could be home grown and served with a home made Mayo
Thanks to Jo Wrigley for his creation which I stole ;-)
Serves - 4
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 0 min
Marie's rating
Smoked Salmon
Smoked mackerel fillet
Crab (mixed white and brown)
Italian Herby Salad Leaves
Mayo
Toast
No Cooking Required,
Bring Ingredients together on a plate
Lightly Season to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper then serve.
