Instructions: Separate the thickened stalks at the base of the finocchio. sprinkle with celery salt. Put slices of the soft Bel Paese cheese on each stem, and press in pieces
of tomato and black olive. Fit 3 stalks together to make a roll. Chill and then cut into 1/2 inch rings. Serve on lettuce with a little olive oil.

Serves 8

BELL pah-AY-zay Translated as "beautiful country," this popular semisoft Italian CHEESE has a mild, buttery flavor that is delicious with fruity wines. Though originally and still made in a small town outside Milan, Bel Paese is now also produced in the United States. It can be served as a dessert cheese or for snacks and melts beautifully for use in casseroles or on pizza. (This a web-based encyclopedia one can download at no cost.)

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