Lombo, Pecorino & Sweet Summer Peaches

A little Italian summer on a plate
Think Perth in summer. Long afternoons, warm evenings, friends arriving with a bottle of wine, and something delicious going on the table without too much fuss.
This is the kind of plate made for those moments.
Thinly sliced lombo, aged pecorino and sweet summer peaches come together in a combination that is incredibly simple - and seriously good. It’s not really about cooking. It’s about good ingredients, beautiful weather and getting everyone around the table.

The plate

You’ll need:
Thinly sliced Re & Sons Lombo
Pecorino, finely sliced
Ripe summer peaches
Extra virgin olive oil
Freshly cracked black pepper
A little sea salt
Crusty Italian bread, to serve

Start with the Lombo
For the best result, head to a good Italian deli and look for Re & Sons Lombo. Ask them to slice it thinly for you - they'll know exactly how to get it right.
Having it sliced fresh makes all the difference. You want the Lombo delicate enough to fold across the plate, but with enough texture and flavour to stand up to the sweetness of the peaches and sharpness of the pecorino.

How to make it
Start with your prettiest platter. This is a dish that should look generous and relaxed, so don't worry about making everything too perfect.
Lay the Lombo across the plate, folding or gently twisting the slices so they have plenty of texture. Slice your peaches into generous wedges and scatter them over the top.Tuck in the slices of pecorino.
Drizzle with good extra virgin olive oil, then finish with plenty of freshly cracked black pepper and just a touch of sea salt.
Serve with crusty Italian bread for tearing, dipping and mopping up every last drop.

Make it a Perth summer moment
The beauty of this plate is that it belongs outside.
Take it to the backyard. Put it in the middle of the table. Pack it for a picnic. Serve it before dinner while everyone is standing around talking.
Add a few more Re & Sons smallgoods, some good bread and something cold to drink, and suddenly you've got an effortless summer spread.
For entertaining in Perth, this is exactly the kind of food we love - fresh, generous, unfussy and made for sharing.
When summer peaches are at their sweetest, you really don't need to do much to them. Let the fruit do its thing, let the lombo bring the depth, and let the pecorino add that Italian finish.