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Graduation Party Food Ideas: Italian Deli Meats

It’s graduation season again, which means it’s time to prepare a great party for family and friends. Since you have to go to the hard work of deciding how to entertain the guests and prepare activities, wouldn’t it be nice to have some help in the kitchen to prepare a great 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. Or, simply arrange the meats nicely on the platter with a variety of cheese and olives for a beautiful and delicious 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 would rather serve prosciutto as opposed to pancetta. Whichever you decide, you really can’t go wrong with Italian deli selections. 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. To make this simple gourmet sandwich, you need 4 tablespoons pepperoncini relish, 4 oz provolone cheese, and 4 ciabatta loaves sliced. Preheat your boiler first. 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 get ready, roughly chop sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and pepperoncini. Combine in a mixing bowl with oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Spread 1 tablespoon of pepperoncini relish on each side of the inside piece of bread. Layer the ciabatta loaves with slices of provolone cheese, Volpi Genova Salami, Coppa and Pancetta. Put in the oven open face and take it out when the cheese appears melted. Take out of oven, shut the sandwich, cut in half and serve. This particular Italian sandwich makes 4 servings, so please adjust the ingredients as necessary for bigger parties.

Graduation party ideas for food preparation and entertainment are all over the web. Use the idea of making Italian deli meat dishes or sandwiches so you can surprise your guests with something new. Not only are these meats easy to prepare and serve, they make for an easy meal to enjoy while talking to people.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 meats aren’t your typical run-of-the-mill finger foods; they are full of flavor and a perfect zesty addition to any graduation party food menu. This year, plan an Italian deli meat menu with the meats of your choice, and don’t forget, you can’t mess these up. These Italian meats are delicious any way you slice or serve them.