Prosciutto & Asparagus Canapés

05.10.13

If I could hang out with my Mom this Mother’s Day, these prosciutto & asparagus canapés would definitely be on our menu for the day. Like my mom, they aren’t complicated or flashy. They are fun, pretty, slightly fancy. They are full of colorful layers, each with their own complexity of flavor. Each with their own story. They instantly brighten up any room, any menu, any party. They are everyone’s favorite. Like my mom, these canapes are just freakin’ fabulous.

This is another year I won’t be able to spend Mother’s Day with my favorite life of the party. But that doesn’t mean I still won’t give thanks to the lovely lady who taught me all about food and dealt with my oh-so-dramatic teenage years. (Trust me, they weren’t pretty). The lady who spent the week with me in Paris and who is the most selfless person I’ve ever met. The one who supports every decision I make, even if it’s not one she agrees with or one that makes absolutely no sense at the time (move to attend college in Georgia where I didn’t know a soul). She’s always telling me how proud she is of me, never criticizes, never tells me what I’m doing is wrong. She’s always there, providing unconditional love. If I turn out to be half the person she is, I’ve succeeded in life.

This is exactly the kind of dish my mom would love, too. For one, she loves hearty apps, especially ones with a little depth. She loves prosciutto because it reminds her of our big family trip to Italy. And asparagus, really, who doesn’t love that? This is one she’d call to tell me she’s making because they sound just that good.

Mom, here’s to you. Here’s an appetizer that is as fun, as beautiful, as fancy and flavorful as you are. Wish we could be enjoying it porch side with a bottle of vino!