Easiest Appetizer: Caprese Skewers
I was asked to bring some hors d'oevres to a party last weekend, and I was lucky to find some nice little colorful heirloom cherry tomatoes at the grocery store.
They were sweet as candy.
This is a take on Marie's tortellini skewers from months back, but this time I did not use tortellini, I stuck with a classic Caprese recipe.
Mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.
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This would be a perfect holiday appetizer, it's like a taste of summer in every bite!
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If you don't have 6" wooden skewers (which can be hard to find), use the extra long ones found in the Asian section of most markets.
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This time I used marinated bocconcini (means "little mouthfuls").
But you can use regular fresh mozzarella balls packed in water.
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No rules in this house.
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Thread each skewer with a cherry tomato, then a basil leaf folded in half, then a mozzarella ball.
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Drizzle balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the skewers before serving.
These are not only visually appealing, but so easy and delicious!
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Comments
Perfect appetizer any time of the year, they always look so nice on a table.
This must have gotten oohs and ahhs.
Sam