BelGioioso Parmesan won the first award in 1986 when an Italian trained Cheesemaker, Gianni Toffolon took a First Place, Best of Class in the same contest.

Layer with 2 BelGioioso fresh mozzarella cheese slices cut to fit if necessary. Add red pepper to cover cheese. Repeat layering with eggplant slice, tapenade spread, and final eggplant slice.