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Herb-Marinated Fresh Mozzarella Wraps

Herb-Marinated Fresh Mozzarella Wraps Photo by: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) diced fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced pepper ham
  • 16 asparagus spears, steamed and chilled (about 1/4 pound)
  • 4 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas

Preparation

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and chill 2 hours.

Arrange 1 ounce of ham and 4 asparagus spears on each tortilla. Spoon about 1/3 cup cheese mixture over the asparagus, and roll up.

Note: These wraps may be assembled up to 4 hours in advance, though the tortillas will begin to absorb moisture if prepared too far in advance. Pepper ham is available in the deli section of most supermarkets. If you are unable to find it, substitute regular ham, and add 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to the cheese as it marinates.

Cooking Light APRIL 2001

Baked chips

Strawberry-Kiwi Salad with Basil

Here we provide the exception to our picnic rule #1--the soupy sauce on this salad is irresistible, especially with angel-food cake "dunkers."

Strawberry-Kiwi Salad with Basil Photo by: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 peeled kiwifruit, each cut into 6 wedges
  • 2 cups quartered strawberries (about 1 pint)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Add kiwifruit and strawberries; toss well. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Stir in basil just before serving.

Cooking Light APRIL 2001

Cashew-and-Golden Raisin Biscotti

The ultimate travel cookies, crunchy biscotti are perfect for picnic-packing. They make a great not-too-sweet snack or dessert.

Cashew-and-Golden Raisin Biscotti

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup chopped dry-roasted cashews
  • 3/4 cup golden raisins
  • Cooking spray

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300°.

Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine the flour and the next 4 ingredients (flour through mace) in a large bowl. Beat the sugar, vanilla, and eggs with a mixer in a large bowl at medium speed until thick. Stir in the flour mixture, cashews, and raisins. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 7 or 8 times. Shape dough into a 12-inch roll. Place roll on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, and pat to 1-inch thickness. Bake at 300° for 45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack.

Cut roll diagonally into 24 (1/2-inch) slices; stand the slices upright on baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes (the cookies will be slightly soft in center but will harden as they cool). Remove from baking sheet; cool completely on wire rack.

Cooking Light APRIL 2001

Formal Menu Top The Perfect Picnic

Herb-Marinated Fresh Mozzarella Wraps

Baked chips

Strawberry-Kiwi Salad with Basil

Cashew-and-Golden Raisin Biscotti

Cooking Light

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Shopping List for The Perfect Picnic

These dishes can be made-ahead, transport well, and use minimal utensils, perfect for alresco event. (Serves 2)

Shopping List:

Baking

  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Dairy

  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) diced fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half

Produce

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg

Spices

  • 2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mace

Recipe List

Herb-Marinated Fresh Mozzarella Wraps

Baked chips

Strawberry-Kiwi Salad with Basil

Cashew-and-Golden Raisin Biscotti

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