Mrs. O'Sullivan's Market Plate
- 4 ounces Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese
- 4 ounces Kerrygold Reserve Cheddar Cheese
- 4 ounces Kerrygold Blarney Castle Cheese
- 8 ounces smoked trout
- 8 ounces cold-smoked salmon, sliced
- 8 ounces prosciutto or smoked ham, sliced
- 8 ounces roast beef, sliced
- 1 smoked duck or chicken breast, sliced
- Pear and Dried Cranberry Chutney (recipe follows)
- Brown bread and rustic sourdough bread
- Roasted red peppers, sliced cucumber, grainy mustard, extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Slice cheeses; arrange cheeses, fish, meats and poultry on a decorative platter. Place chutney in a bowl; slice bread and arrange in a basket or on a plate. Serve with roasted peppers, cucumber, mustard and olive oil for drizzling, if desired. Serves 6.
Pear and Dried Cranberry Chutney
In heavy saucepan, heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped onion; cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes or until soft. Add 3 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice, 3/4 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground cloves and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes or until pears are soft and most of the liquid has evaporated. Refrigerate, covered. Serve at room temperature. (Makes 2 1/2 cups.)