When I think of the summer season I picture gathering in backyards with family and friends, sharing delicious food and enjoying each other’s company.
I love to entertain during the summer months and I like to keep recipes simple, using seasonal produce where possible and a delicious base like focaccia bread.
That is where COBS Bread comes into play; there is a location very close to my house (where I’ve certainly treated myself to their fresh-baked scones) and now they’re celebrating the release of their new Focaccia! So, I’ve partnered with COBS Bread to bring you a delicious and easy summer recipe which is perfect for entertaining using their Italian Herb Focaccia.
The Italian Herb Focaccia is hand-crafted and baked from scratch daily with aromatic herbs and more extra virgin olive oil than any of COBS Bread other loaves.
When I was creating this recipe I wanted it to be as straightforward as possible so you can whip-up it up quickly and then spend time with your guests enjoying this summery bite!
What I love about using the Italian Herb Focaccia is the delicate use of herbs in the bread including garlic, basil, oregano & marjoram which compliment all the other ingredients wonderfully.
The combination of peppery arugula with creamy mozzarella and prosciutto with the Italian Herb Focaccia is extremely satisfying. Then you top everything with a couple slices of grilled peach to add just a touch of sweetness; it’s truly an ultimate summer bite!
Here is how to make this Summer Focaccia Recipe:
Peach & Prosciutto Summer Focaccia
Ingredients
- 1 loaf COBS Bread Italian Focaccia
- 2 peaches, sliced into 12 pieces per peach
- 250 g soft mozzarella, divided into 12 pieces
- 3 cups arugula
- 6 slices prosciutto, cut in half
- extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat grill to 400F,
- Divide the mozzarella into 12 pieces.
- Cut the focaccia into 6 squares and then each square into half for a total of 12 pieces of focaccia.
- Slice each peach into 12 slices. When the grill is ready, drizzle the slices with extra virgin olive oil and then grill each side of the sliced peach for about 2 minutes, until nice grill marks appear. Then remove from the grill and set aside. Keep the grill on.
- Toast the focaccia for about 2 minutes on the grill, just on the inside part of the bread (not the crust side) and then remove from the grill.
- To assemble layer arugula, then a piece of mozzarella, a piece of prosciutto folded in half and top with 2 slices of grilled peach.
- Serve and enjoy!
I hope you enjoy these delicious summer bites made with COBS Bread Italian Herb Focaccia! I think I’ve found my go-to entertaining appetizer for the summer and I hope you have too.
Happy Entertaining!
Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess
Denise from Urb'n'Spice
This is exactly the kind of recipe that I seek out when I set up an al fresco menu, Jess! It is a lovely presentation and it looks light and flavourful. The combination of ingredients are delightful and so appealing. Thank you for sharing!
Jess
I love hearing this Denise! Thank you for the recipe love! Absolutely this was inspired by al fresco dining; I love it too! I hope you enjoy the recipe and thank you for stopping by the blog 🙂
Gabby
Peach and Prosciutto is one of my favorite combinations! This looks so easy too, cannot wait to try this recipe!
Jess
Love it! One of my fav combinations too – there’s just something about the sweet peach and salty prosciutto that my tastebuds love! Hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂
Sean@Diversivore
Absolutely 100% my kind of recipe. I love the combination of sweet fruit and savoury meat/cheese. I’m especially into the idea of grilling the peaches for that added dimension. I could absolutely gobble these up.
Jess
Thanks for the recipe love Sean!! I think I gobbled up a bunch when I was photographing the recipe too 😉 The grilled peaches add just a touch of sweet that I love; I hope you enjoy these bites!
Yvonne Langen
These look positively divine and I can’t wait to make them as a perfect appetizer for my next dinner party al fresco!
Jess
Thanks for the recipe love Yvonne! I hope they’re a hit at your next dinner party al fresco!