The Muffuletta: Perfect Weekend Food - a southern discourse
"I've been in a bit of a New Orleans mood since my most recent trip to the Big Easy. I love its rich and complicated history, music, European architecture, and the food. Good grief, y'all, the food. Last week, I re-shared my blonde gumbo and bread pudding recipes, and this week I am sharing one of my all-time favorite weekend..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 round loaf Italian-style bread, 8-10-inch in diameter
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Olive Salad (see recipe below)
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Oil from Olive Salad
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2-4 ounces salami, thinly sliced
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2-4 ounces Italian ham, thinly sliced
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2-4 ounces Provolone cheese, thinly sliced
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2/3 cup pitted and diced (Queen or Manzanilla) green olives
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2/3 cup pitted and diced Kalamata olives
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1/2 cup chopped pimiento
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup finely chopped Italian flat parsley leaves
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1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
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1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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