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Lidia’s Grana Padano Cheese Pairings

Details

. Difficulty: Easy . Serves: people . Preparation time: 45 minutes

Pomegranate & Grana
Pomegranate Syrup
Pomegranate Seeds

Drizzle chunks of Grana Padano (aged more than 16 months) cheese with pomegranate syrup, and serve with pomegranate seeds.

Honey & Walnut Drizzle
Honey
Walnuts, toasted and chopped

Mix together chopped walnuts with honey. Serve drizzled over chunks of Grana Padano (aged more than 16 months) cheese.

Sweet Balsamic Syrup
Balsamic Vinegar
Dried Cherries
Orange Peel
Honey

Boil down balsamic with dried cherries, a peel of an orange, and a drizzle of honey. Reduce until syrupy, about 15 minutes. Remove orange rind and serve syrup of balsamic and cherries drizzled over chunks of Grana Padano Riserva (aged over 20 months) cheese.

Cacio e Pere Bites
Bosc Pears
Honey
Freshly grated grana cheese

Drizzle pear slices with honey and then sprinkle with freshly grated Grana Padano (aged from 9 to 16 months) cheese so the fluffy cheese sticks to the pear and serve.