Prosciutto di Parma: A QUICK FIX FOR PARTY GIVERS

10/01/2009

When time is short and stress is high, it’s easy to pass up the pleasures of inviting friends to gather and enjoy good food. But with a little planning and the right ingredients, you can quickly create savory temptations that will impress your guests.

Start with a tip from smart Italians—when they entertain at home, their guests are welcomed with a platter of Prosciutto di Parma. The sublime, salty-sweet, thinly sliced ham is often accompanied by crisp breadsticks and fruit. It’s an effortless but elegant crowd-pleaser that you can put together quickly, using genuine Prosciutto di Parma.

If you’d like to try something even more impressive, but still surprisingly easy, consider a trio of simply elegant Parma-wrapped party bites. Each has a distinctive flavor profile, giving you ultra ease and convenience and offering your guests a variety of tasty treats.

Prosciutto di Parma is readily available sliced-to-order in the deli department or pre-sliced in packages, at gourmet food store or supermarkets. Look for the ducal crown stamped on the whole ham or the package—your guarantee of authenticity and quality.

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