Braciole Balsamico
—–for the beef rolls—–
1 1/2 pound top round — very thin sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil — minced
2 roasted red peppers — diced
4 tablespoon parmesan — fresh grated
2 tablespoon parsley — minced salt and pepper
6 slproscuitto — very thin
—–for the marinade—–
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon parsley — minced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoon pepper — black fresh ground
2 clovesgarlic — finely minced
1/4 cup olive oil
Place beef slices on counter or flat surface. (Get your butcher to slice them; he can do it so much neater than we can!) Sprinkle with the red peppers and parsley. Cut proscuitto to fit each beef slice and place over peppers. Sprinkle with basil leaves, Parmesan and pepper. Roll tightly and tie in two places with kitchen twine to secure, or use toothpicks. Combine all marinade ingredients and pour over beef rolls in non-reactive pan. Let set at room temp for an hour, or refrigerate for several hours. Remove from marinade, reserving marinade. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in large heavy skillet. Brown beef rolls on all sides. Add marinade and simmer for 20 minutes. Or you can put into tightly covered baking dish and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.
Cheese And Artichoke Fondue
1−1/2 cups diced processed American cheese
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon all−purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1−1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, drained and diced
Mix American cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, flour and mustard in a 3−quart saucepan. Cook over medium−low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in artichoke hearts and bell peppers. Transfer cheese mixture to fondue pot. Keep warm over low flame. Serve with dippers.