Charcuterie ice cream is party perfect. Start by making a Parmesan cone and fill it with skewers of salami, cheese, olives, nuts, herbs and fruit. It’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
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Cheddar Charcuterie Cones
What’s better than charcuterie in an edible cone? Check out this delicious recipe for an entirely edible charcuterie experience. Cheddar cheese and salumi with all your favorite accoutrements make entertaining easy.
Savory Charcuterie Cones
Wow your guests with this delightful party treat: a savory waffle cone filled with charcuterie. It can serve as an impressive appetizer or an exciting dessert. Both will be unforgettable.
Panino Egg Dippers
When COLUMBUS® Pepperoni or Prosciutto Paninos are cut lengthwise and grilled on a crostini until the cheese melts, they become the perfect breakfast dipper with poached eggs, mixed with chili crunch. These may beg to be eaten for brunch with mimosa or juice, but can be enjoyed any time of day or night.
Bloody Mary Flight
It’s time Bloody Mary gets her rightful place among drink flights. COLUMBUS® Perfect Charcuterie Bites make an irresistible garnish and snack in one when placed on three bite-sized glass servings of a Bloody Mary. Parisian Picnic features COLUMBUS® Rosette De Lyon Salami, Rustic Beauty features COLUMBUS® Sopressata Salami and COLUMBUS® Prosciutto, and Smoky Vibes features COLUMBUS® Chorizo Salame and COLUMBUS® Hot Sopressata, as well as cheese and accoutrements to enhance the flavors of each.
Spanish Sweet Potato Toasts
Try swapping bread for sweet potatos in this tasty toast featuring COLUMBUS® Spanish Style Chorizo Salame. Seasoned with smoked paprika and fresh garlic for a zesty, spicy bite, the sweet potatoes balance the Chorizo’s robust, hearty flavor for a memorable dish you’ll keep coming back to.
Potato and Pancetta Pizza
You just found the perfect brunch pizza for an elevated experience that goes beyond the expected. These may feel like slightly unusual toppings for a pizza, but they are familiar flavor combinations you know and love, making this recipe a must try. Crisped COLUMBUS® Pancetta stands in for bacon as a winning match for sliced Yukon Gold potatoes, only made more delicious by the addition of creamy alfredo sauce. Top with fresh, sliced green onions and sour cream to finish. Potato and Pancetta Pizza will win over your guests when entertaining and enter the regular recipe rotation in your home, thanks to its easy preparation and quick bake time.
Salami, Pesto and Sun-dried Tomato Pizza
Salami, pesto and sun-dried tomatoes are not strangers, but they don’t necessarily make the short list of pizza toppings—until now. COLUMBUS® Peppered Salami is a crowd pleaser that shines as a satisfyingly spicy star among the fresh and earthy basil pesto and sweet, tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Shredded mozzarella cheese and crumbled goat cheese unite for an irresistibly rich combination. Salami, Pesto and Sun-dried Tomato Pizza is a crowd pleaser that’s easy to make and quick to be enjoyed, especially with prepared pizza dough.
Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza
COLUMBUS® Prosciutto is the star of this pizza, as the lean and savory taste complements the spicy, fresh arugula and garlic. Bake with whole milk mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese and sprinkle your finished pie with crushed red peppers, if you please, to maximize the medley of flavors. This delicious recipe comes together quickly with prepared pizza dough and makes enough for sharing so you can focus on enjoying the meal.
Chorizo and Roasted Poblano Pizza with Pickled Red Onions
This tasty flavor combination may seem familiar. Chorizo and Roasted Poblano Pizza with Pickled Red Onions delivers on flavor: smoky heat from COLUMBUS® Chorizo and roasted poblano peppers, combined with mild cojita cheese and tangy pickled red onions and fresh cilantro reminiscent of a stuffed pepper. Reimagined as pizza, this equally irresistible recipe comes together quickly if you opt for prepared pizza dough.
Italian Dry Salami, Hot Cherry Peppers and Red Onion Pizza
For an upgrade to a classic sausage and hot pepper combination, consider Italian Dry Salami, Hot Cherry Peppers and Red Onion Pizza. A few simple ingredients come together for a powerhouse of flavors and textures in this recipe. Layered with fresh mozzarella and baked at an extra hot temperature to ensure the perfect crust texture, this pizza is sure to become a part of your regular rotation. Don’t forget to finish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving and digging in for that first satisfying taste.
Hot Sopressata, Red Onion and Jalapeno Pizza with Hot Chili Oil and Honey
There is not much better than a sweet and spicy pizza. Consider the pie starting with from-scratch Neapolitan Pizza Dough and a quick sauce you can make with a few ingredients and you’re guaranteed a special pizza from the first bite. COLUMBUS® Hot Sopressata Salami, sliced red onion, jalapeno peppers, hot chili oil and honey come together for an unparalleled taste sensation that will win you fans and admirers if you share this dish. Topped with whole milk mozzarella and baked at an extra hot temperature to ensure a delicious texture on the crust, Hot Sopressata, Red Onion and Jalapeno Pizza with Hot Chili Oil and Honey is a game changer.
Antipasto Salad
If you love charcuterie and antipasto, this recipe is a must. Antipasto Salad will double as a quick and delicious one bowl meal or deliver as the perfect start or conclusion to your meal for a crowd. It’s fully loaded with all the goods: romaine lettuce, radicchio, baby arugula, grape tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, cucumbers, bocconcini mozzarella balls, COLUMBUS® Italian Dry Salami, black olives, pepperoncini, Parmesan cheese, marinated red onions, basil. This salad satisfies charcuterie cravings and checks all the boxes for a filling meal.
Fried Green Tomatoes with Prosciutto and Lemon Aioli
When life hands you not-quite-ripe tomatoes, make Fried Green Tomatoes with Prosciutto and Lemon Aioli. A perfect dish for entertaining, this fresh take on an old favorite will delight your tastebuds thanks to lean and savory COLUMBUS® Prosciutto, nutty pecorino Romano cheese, peppery arugula, and bright lemon aioli. The beautiful presentation makes this dish irresistible for sharing with loved ones around a table filled with other seasonal eats.
Risotto with Calabrese Salami and Mushrooms
Risotto with COLUMBUS® Calabrese Salami and Mushrooms looks and smells as delicious as it tastes. Elevating a classic mushroom risotto recipe with COLUMBUS® Calabrese Salami means added flavors of crushed red pepper and red bell peppers with a spicy finish. Grated Parmesan cheese provides the perfect complement to ensure this dish delivers on creamy, rich goodness.
Linguine with Clams and Chorizo
A favorite flavor profile can be found in this seafood recipe that requires just 15 minutes of prep time. Seasoned with smoked paprika and fresh garlic for a zesty, spicy bite, COLUMBUS® Chorizo melds with buttery garlic, shallots and crushed red peppers for a delightful base to which clams and white wine are added. Combined with linguine, finished with bright lemon juice and fresh parsley, Linguine with Clams and COLUMBUS® Chorizo guarantees you a fresh and exciting new dish in your meal rotation.
Pasta with Summer Squash, Genoa Salami and Ricotta
COLUMBUS® Genoa Salami and fresh summer squash unite with garganelli pasta to make an appetizing meal perfect any time of year, but ideal for seasonal fresh produce. Garlic, oregano and sun-dried tomatoes provide a balance of spice and sweet, while ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese create a rich, creamy sauce to bring all the ingredients together. Prepare Pasta with Summer Squash, COLUMBUS® Genoa Salami and Ricotta for a summer weeknight meal that’s light on prep and gives plenty of flavor.
Pasta with Asparagus and Crispy Prosciutto
When pasta is the answer, consider reaching for COLUMBUS® Prosciutto and bucatini for a satisfying meal that’s ready in a half hour. Ribbons of sweet asparagus mingle with spicy garlic and crushed red peppers, while nutty parmesan offers an irresistible richness to the pasta. Our lean Prosciutto provides a savory flavor that blends perfectly with bright herbs to complete the dish.
Grown Up Grilled Cheese
If you’re craving a grilled cheese sandwich, but want to up the ante, consider our Grown Up Grilled Cheese with COLUMBUS® Prosciutto, fontina cheese and goat cheese on rustic whole gain bread. Our lean and savory Prosciutto is an irresistible complement for fontina and goat cheeses, while the buttery toasted bread adds to the richness of the ingredients. There’s not much better than a fancy grilled cheese sandwich.
Grilled Pancetta-Wrapped Filet Mignon
Reach for COLUMBUS® Pancetta to elevate filet mignons with little effort. Affectionately known as Italian bacon, the Pancetta brings out the best in whatever it accompanies—in this case, transforming steaks from ordinary to be memorable.
Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts
Classic grilled chicken gets a serious upgrade when wrapped in COLUMBUS® Prosciutto. The lean and savory Prosciutto locks in the flavor of the chicken, while a lemon butter sauce finishes the dish with a timeless taste profile that appeals to everyone.
Hot Sopressata Shakshuka
You’ve never had Shakshuka quite like this. With the addition of COLUMBUS® Hot Sopressata Salami, we reimagined this brunch favorite so you can enjoy an irresistibly spicy, one skillet meal any time of day or night.
Salame Polenta Egg Casserole
Baked polenta gets an upgrade thanks to COLUMBUS® Genoa Salame. A perfect complement to smooth and silky eggs and fontina cheese, the aromatic and soft salame is spread throughout the polenta and tops the casserole, balanced by a hearty helping of freshness from baby kale and basil.
