Diva Cooking 101

Divas cook gorgeous things that are fabulous enough to share with friends and family. They just don't cook much. Every diva needs a few, easy signature dishes to get by. Are you a diva cook?

Divas cook while listening to Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, or the Rolling Stones.

Divas cook while sipping Champagne, Chardonnay, or a martini.

Divas cook with a feather boa draped around their shoulders.

While cooking, divas nibble gin-soaked olives or Champagne-saturated strawberries.

Divas cook while wearing an apron that says, "Tomorrow is another Chardonnay."

A diva's favorite breakfast is last night's appetizers.

Divas don't stress over particular amounts in any recipe. Glugs, plops, and handfuls are accurate enough.

Divas can cook with boas because diva recipes do not require many steps. Still, the food is fabulous.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Antipasto

This was such a hit at a family get-together, I will absolutely make this again for company. It requires little work and a patient deli counter service person. There's a little something for everyone in there.

Just be careful with how much dressing you put on and when you are serving. You don't want the lettuce to get soggy.

Antipasto

1 bag Romaine lettuce

a few sprinkles garlic powder

1/4 lb. of deli meat sliced thin--Choose 3: Capicola, salami, ham, roast beef, prosciutto (I used the first 3 for mine)

1/4 lb. Provolone cheese

1/2 can artichoke hearts, quartered

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes

1/4 cup marinated mushrooms

1/4 cup pepperoncini

1/4 cup mozzarella balls

Light Caesar salad dressing to taste

Spread the lettuce around the edges of a pretty serving dish.
Sprinkle the lettuce with garlic powder.
Drizzle the lettuce with Light Caesar dressing.
Roll up the deli meats and stack in the middle.
Roll the Provolone and put in the lettuce like the spokes of a wheel.
Make piles of the artichoke hearts, tomatoes, mushrooms, pepperoncini, and mozzarella balls in sections atop the lettuce.
Refrigerate for a bit or serve right away.

Options: Add black and green olives.

Make it a meal: Serve aside pasta with marinara sauce and warm bread.

Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon or Chianti

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