Italian cooking starts with deceptively simple ingredients: hams - like the mouthwatering Prosciutto di Parma - that are cured to perfection, cheeses that are crafted with attention to detail, plus ripe fruit and herbs, all picked fresh, of course.
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You might not be able to tour Italy (right now), but you can start you meal with this delicious appetizer made of two Italian classics: salty and buttery Prosciutto di Parma ham, and juicy and sweet Burrata alla Panna, a runny cheese that's taking the US by storm. Add some perfectly ripe pears baked in honey and a sprig of rosemary, and you'll be instantly transported to an Italian ristorante.