There is nothing better than the 4th of July!  I absolutely love this patriotic holiday.  It’s one of our busiest weekends of the year in the produce industry.  Everyone is complaining this year because it is on a Wednesday.  We’re not complaining – that makes for 2 great weekends of sales as everyone is rushing to the grocery store to get their BBQ essentials!

While I certainly think you should eat watermelon, corn on the cob & potato salad…. I want you to think outside the box for your pitch-in contribution.  Everyone has seen the cake with strawberries & blueberries that looks like an American flag.  Plus, everyone brings dessert.  Consider impressing your family & friends with this elegant take on Red, White & Blue.

PRODUCE MOM PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED GRILLED FIGS

•Prosciutto di Parma, sliced thin (the red)
•Fresh Figs, black mission variety preferred (the blue)
•Goat Cheese Crumbles (the white)
•Balsamic Glaze
•Olive Oil
Pre-heat a grill pan & using a pastry brush, coat with olive oil.  Slice figs in half lengthwise & lay on grill, sliced side down.  Allow figs to grill over medium-high heat for approx 4 minutes – they will get a nice caramelization.  Remove figs from grill.  Top with a cheese crumble & wrap with a thin slice of Prosciutto.  Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top & serve warm.

Happy 4th of July!

xoxo Produce Mom