Margherita Recipe
Selection of four cheeses served with spiced nuts, marinara, tomatoes, basil, fresh fig spread, raisins, green apple, mixed olives and lahvosh.
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Ingredients
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Cheese Selection
Spiced Nuts
Accompaniments
Method
Cheese Preparation
Prepare Fresh Mozzarella
Slice the fresh mozzarella into rounds and arrange on a serving platter.
Add Gorgonzola
Crumble the gorgonzola and sprinkle it over the mozzarella.
Add Parmesan
Grate the parmesan and sprinkle it over the cheeses.
Add Ricotta
Spoon dollops of ricotta around the cheeses on the platter.
Spiced Nuts Preparation
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Mix Nuts
In a mixing bowl, combine mixed nuts, olive oil, smoked paprika, sea salt, and cayenne pepper. Toss well to coat the nuts evenly.
Prepare for Baking
Spread the nuts on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake Nuts
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
Cool Nuts
Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Assembling the Platter
Add Marinara Sauce
In a small bowl, pour the marinara sauce and place it on the platter.
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and arrange them next to the cheeses.
Add Basil
Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the cheese and tomatoes.
Add Fig Spread
Spoon the fresh fig spread into a small dish and place it on the platter.
Add Raisins
Scatter the raisins around the platter for a sweet touch.
Add Green Apple
Slice the green apple into wedges and arrange them on the platter.
Add Olives
Add mixed olives into a small bowl and place it on the platter.
Add Lahvosh
Finally, arrange the lahvosh sheets around the platter for dipping.