I love prosciutto because it is so easy to work with, and always ready to be used. I buy by prosciutto from the deli department of my supermarket. I ask them to slice it super thin so it won’t be as salty, and I can get my money worth! After all I am only using it for appetizers again this time!

Pears wedges rolled in prosciutto:

Ingredients:

• 5 firm pears, but ripe
• 2 tsp of lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper
• arugula bag
• 15 thinly sliced prosciutto slices
• 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar

Preparation:

• wash and cut your pears in halves
• using a melon baller, take the core out of the halves
• cut in wedges, you should have about 15 wedges of pears
• in a salad bowl, toss the pear wedges with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper
• on a flat surface, place your slice of prosciutto, then your pear wedge, a few sprigs of arugula, sprinkle some parmesan cheese, and drizzle some balsamic vinegar
• start rolling your pear wedge with the prosciutto and all the goodies in the middle
• repeat with the other wedges

You can prepare this appetizer as early as 4 hours in advance. Just cover the wedges with some saran wrap so the prosciutto does not dry off. Store in the fridge before serving.