Cornbread Shortcakes with Ham and Fresh Peach Salsa

Cornbread Shortcakes with Ham and Fresh Peach Salsa, originally uploaded by desertculinary.

This is gorgeous. Beautiful presentation, and looks oh so tasty~

Here is the photographer's note:

"This recipe has a brillant arrangement of colors with an exceptional freshness to it. The cool sweet salsa brought in a complex flavor from smoky cumin that played off the hit of spice from red pepper. Orange and lime juice added a tangy zing to the ripe yellow peaches and helped produce a very juicy dressing. The not-too-sweet cornbread cakes were the perfect backdrop to soak up the thick juice while allowing the fresh flavor shine through. To bring an intriguing smoky and salty twist, sliced ham is crisped in a hot pan and then stuffed in between the cakes. Next time, I would try and crisp up some Prosciutto, in place of the ham, as I am sure that would be a great addition. I did leave the peel on the peaches as we don't mind them, but do feel free to remove it if that's what you like! I can't wait to try this salsa on grilled chicken or some pork chops!"

Pictures and Recipe here: http://desertculinary.blogspot.com/2006/07/sweet-and-local-peaches-make-for.html