Picnic Loaf

With this spate of wonderfully sunny warm weather, I thought a picnic suggestion seemed appropriate!
(serves 6)

8" round crusty loaf of Italian bread
Pesto or olive tapenade
Deli slices of your fav. meat like turkey, roast beef, salami, or a combo*
Fresh mozzarella
Roasted red peppers
Marinated artichoke hearts

Cut the top 1/4" off the bread and set it aside. Pull the soft bread from the bottom and sides leaving a 1/2" thick shell. Spread bottom with pesto or tapenade. Layer with meat, cheese, peppers, and artichoke hearts. Cover with bread top; wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve with rainbow fruit salad on skewers (raspberries, watermelon, pineapple, honeydew melon, kiwi, and blueberries).

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Happy Friday, and have FUN in the SUN today!!!!

Love,

MM