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A Classic Antipasto Platter

Nothing completes an Italian meal like an antipasto platter. The cheeses and meats combine beautifully with pepperoncini, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. This platter combines cheeses made of medium-aged sheep's milk, a soft-washed rind, and hearty blue molds.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 12

  • ¾ pound Pecorino Renero
  • ¾ pound Taleggio
  • ¾ pound aged Gorgonzola
  • ¼ pound thinly sliced air-cured prosciutto
  • ¼ pound Toscano salami
  • ¼ pound mortadella
  • ½ cup pepperoncini
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • ¼ cup Italian Cerignola olives
  • 1 sour baguette, rustic baguette, or Italian long bread
  1. Bring all cheeses to room temperature.

  2. Slice the Pecorino Renero into triangles, then arrange the cheeses and sliced meats on a platter with several knives.

  3. Garnish with pepperoncinis, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives.

  4. Slice the baguette and arrange in a bread basket or bowl, and serve!

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