Italian Deli Meats Make for Great Graduation Party Food

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 at 11:37 pm

As graduation time approaches families all over the nation, it’s also time to prepare a fabulous party for family and friends. While you’re trying to figure out how to entertain the guests and prepare the graduation party food, wouldn’t you like some help in the kitchen to prepare the perfect menu?

So, what kind of food interests both teenagers and adults? Well, none other than meats straight from the Italian deli. We’re talking an assortment of cold-cut sandwiches and platters delicately and fancifully arranged to entice the taste buds of the adult and teen alike.

Italian deli meats are a great option because they are so easy to prepare. Simply layer the Italian meat selections on gourmet breads, cut and serve. You can also arrange the meats perfectly on the dish including a variety of cheeses and olives for a pretty presentation.

A few great ways to add Italian deli meats to your graduation party food menu is to incorporate wonderful Italian deli recipes, but keep in mind you can always substitute one of the Italian deli meats for one you or your family prefers. For example, some prefer a hot, spicy salami such as Volpi’s Romano Salami or Hot Sopressata, whereas others like a more mild salami. Some people would opt to serve prosciutto instead of pancetta. No matter which meat you decide to serve, you simply can’t go wrong with Italian deli creations. There is surely an Italian meat to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.

One great Italian deli sandwich recipe incorporates wonderful selections like salami, coppa and pancetta. For this easy gourmet sandwich, you’ll need 4 tablespoons pepperoncini relish, 4 ounces provolone cheese, and 4 ciabatta loaves sliced. For preparation, preheat your broiler. For making the relish, you’ll need 1/2 cup of sundried tomatoes, one small bunch of fresh basil, 1/8 to 1/4 cup olive oil, 5 pepperoncini, and then salt and pepper to taste. To prepare, roughly chop sun-dried tomatoes, basil and pepperoncini. Put together in a mixing bowl along with oil. Make it more seasoned by adding salt and pepper.Take 1 tablespoon of pepperoncini relish and spread it inside each piece of bread. Add provolove cheese to the ciabatta loaves, Volpi Genova Salami, Coppa, and Pancetta. Put in the oven open face and take it out when the cheese appears melted. Remove from oven, close sandwich, cut and serve. This sandwich makes 4 servings, so adjust ingredient quantities as needed for larger parties.

Graduation party ideas for food preparation and entertainment are all over the web. Take advantage of the idea of making Italian deli meat dishes or cold-cut sandwiches so you can delightfully surprise your guests. These Italian meats aren’t just easy to serve and prepare, they are easily enjoyed while conversing with others.Simply put, you don’t feel its necessary to sit down while you eat them like you have to do with an entree.

Italian deli selections are not the typical finger food to serve, but they are exquisitely flavored and a great addition to any graduation party food menu. So for this year, plan an Italian deli meat menu with the meat selections of your choice, and remember you really can’t mess these up. These Italian meats are delicious any way you slice or serve them.