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What is prosciutto?
Q: I was given a recipe that calls for basil, chicken
and prosciutto and I don't know what prosciutto is. Can you help
me? This is the first time I have visited your site and I love
it. - Doug C.
A: Prosciutto is the Italian word for "ham,"
it is essentially ham that has been seasoned, salt-cured (but
not smoked) and air-dried. The meat is pressed, which produces
a firm, dense texture. Regular ham, although it usually is "smoked",
can be used as a substitute in recipes if prosciutto is not available.
...and I am so glad you love
the site! Thanks, Doug!
Enjoy the recipes,
Hope Pryor, Owner and Publisher
of CooksRecipes.com.
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Hope Pryor is the
owner and publisher of CooksRecipes.com and editor of its enewsletter,
The Daily Recipe. She has had several years of schooling in the
home arts and cooking and has over 30+ years of hands-on experience
in her own kitchen mastering her cooking skills which earned
her a reputation as an excellent and knowledgeable cook among
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