Napa Style Marinated Parmesan Recipe 455

Steps:

• Chop the cheeses into small chunks, and add to the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse the cheese on and off until they are the size of peas. Remove the cheese from the work bowl, and add the garlic, oregano, pepper, and oil, to the cheese mixture, stirring to blend. Let the cheese stand at room temperature for at least 4 hours before serving. When ready to serve, add the vinegar, and stir with a fork, so that the vinegar blends with the oil Pour the cheese into a bowl, and serve surrounded by baguettes.

Steps:

• Remove any rind from the cheeses and chop the cheeses into rough 1-inch chunks. Place the cheese in a food processor with the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and pulse until reduced to the size of fine pea gravel. Stir in the green onion, olive oil and black pepper and pulse again. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 4 hours before using.

Steps:

• 1. Remove any rind from the cheeses. Chop cheeses into 1-inch chunks. Place in food processor, and pulse until the cheeses are reduced to size of fine pea gravel.
• 2. Transfer cheeses into a bowl and stir in green onion and garlic. Add oregano, rubbing between your fingers to release its fragrance. Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
• 3. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 4 hours before serving. Serve with crackers, or use as a spread on fresh-baked bread. Or use to top grilled chicken breasts. Makes 3 1/2 cups, about 16 servings.