Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 5 · column 1 of 7 · from the scan, no model involved
Shavings of Country Ham with Parmesan, Pears, and Pina Nuts This first course requires no cooking and clearly demonstrates the stunning effect a fear simple ingredients of the finest quality can have when thoughtfully combined. Alt of the elements are intended to complement the unique flavors of a good ham and can be assembled in just a few minutes. Our kitchen staff has nicknamed this dish “The Fluffy" because I am constantly reminding them that it should look light and airy, as if the ingredients floated from the sky (town onto the plate. Serves 6
'A-pound block of Parmesan cheese 12 very thin shoes of country ham (preferably Virginia), cut into wide ribbons 1 ripe pear, halved and cored (unpeeled) 1 bunch baby arugulm. washed and stemmed y* cup toasted pine nuts 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Cracked black pepper to taste 1. Using a vegetable peeler or cheese slicer. shave the Parmesan cheese into “ribbons." 2. Intertwine a few ribbons of cheese and ham on each of 6 plates to form a small, fluffy mound. 3. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the pear as thinly as possible. Add a few pear slices to each mound of cheese and ham. 4. Over each plate, toss a few leaves of baby arugula. sprinkle with pine nuts, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Garnish with cracked black pepper.
69.3%