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Parmigiano Reggiano Crisps

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Parmigiano Reggiano Crisps Ingredients 4 oz. Parmigiano Reggiano, shredded or grated

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Yields 8-10 crisps Directions Heat oven to 350 ° F. For each crisp: place 1 to 2 Tbsp of shredded cheese into a ring mold set over parchment paper on a non stick baking sheet. Repeat for each round. Bake in oven for 6-8 minutes until the cheese begins to turn a rich golden brown. Serve immediately or store in an air tight container.

Appetizer – Layer crisps between slices of ripe tomatoes, mozzarella and basil leaves then drizzle with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil Garnish - Place crisps in soup, mashed potatoes or on top of a mixed green salad Entrée - Use crisps as a base for shrimp, chicken or tuna salad

Grilled Chicken Parmigiano Reggiano #REGGITUP

Grilled Chicken Parmigiano Reggiano Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 1 bottle Italian Dressing 1 medium yellow onion, Julienne sliced ¼ c. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 c. red and yellow grape tomatoes, halved Salt and Pepper ½ c. Parmigiano Reggiano, shaved ¼ c. of chopped parsley Join the Conversation #ReggItUp www.parmigianoreggiano.it

Serves 4 Directions Marinate chicken breasts in Italian dressing for 1 hour. Slightly pound breasts to keep uniform is shape, trim excess. Grill both sides 6 to 8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 °F, set aside. Sauté onions in oil until translucent and begin to brown slightly, set aside.

Gently sauté tomatoes in oil until warm, sprinkle in salt and pepper.

Build Plate – Place grilled onions on plate, lay grilled chicken on top of onions, spoon tomatoes over top chicken. Top with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, garnish with parsley. Serve.

parmigiano reggiano fried egg sandwich #REGGITUP

parmigiano reggiano fried egg sandwich Ingredients 4 thick slices of Cibatta Bread 1 clove of garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 slices of country ham 4 large eggs Salt and Pepper ¼ c. Parmigiano Reggiano, shaved ¼ c. fresh parsley and/or basil, chopped 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened Join the Conversation #ReggItUp www.parmigianoreggiano.it

Serves 2 Directions Heat grill to medium high. Rub garlic clove on bread slices and then drizzle with olive oil. Toast in a warm skillet until golden brown, remove. Using the same skillet, warm the ham slices, remove. Again, using the same skillet, cook eggs Sunny Side Up, sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.

Build Plate – Place grilled bread on plate, lay ham on top of toast, top with fried eggs. Generously add shaved Parmigiano Reggiano over plate and garnish with chopped parsley and basil.

Parmigiano Reggiano Gelato Sundae

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Parmigiano Reggiano Gelato Sundae Ingredients ½ c. Parmigiano Reggiano, coarsely grated 4 to 8 scoops of vanilla gelato* 4 Tbsp. caramel sauce 4 Tbsp. chocolate fudge sauce ½ c. fresh blueberries and raspberries (optional) 4 sprigs of mint leaves (optional) *Ice cream can be substituted Join the Conversation #ReggItUp www.parmigianoreggiano.it

Serves 4 Directions Use hand grater or food processor to grate Parmigiano Reggiano.

Place grated cheese in freezer for 15 minutes. Scoop gelato into bowl.

Drizzle caramel and chocolate sauce generously over gelato. Remove Parmigiano Reggiano from freezer and sprinkle on top. Garnish with fresh berries and top with sprig of mint.

Feeling adventurous? Make your own gelato! Whisk together 5 large egg yolks and 3/4 c. sugar until pale yellow. Then combine 2 1/4 c. whole milk, 1 c. heavy cream and 1 tsp vanilla extract in saucepan. Heat on medium until edges bubble, remove from heat. Whisk egg mixture with warm milk mixture in pot until custard coats back of wooden spoon. Strain, cover and refrigerate until chilled. Mix in Ice Cream Maker for 40 minutes.