Guess what everyone?!?! It’s party season!!! And what does holiday party season mean? Appetizers!
Okay that is about all the energy I have…the holidays are exhausting. The shopping…the people…the caroling…the cold…the people…oh did I mention all the people? I went to the mall yesterday…biggest mistake of the year. What was I thinking? It was a mad house. When did people get so mean? I think I am going to do the rest of my holiday shopping online, while I sit on the couch watching National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Ahh the holidays.
Given how busy we all are this time of year, Sara and I are doing a week of simple and easy holiday appetizers. They are quick to make, have only a few ingredients, and are sure to be a hit at your upcoming holiday bash.
Today I made Simple Caprese Appetizers. I used fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and threw in a little prosciutto for a fun twist. All I did was sprinkle them with salt and pepper and drizzle them with a little balsamic vinegar and they are good to go! Simple, Easy, Delicious!!!
I hope you enjoy!
Local Ingredient: Fresh Basil (My indoor basil plant)
Ingredients
24 cherry tomatoes
24 small mozzarella balls
24 pieces fresh basil
12 pieces of prosciutto, cut in half
24 bamboo party skewers (or whatever skewer you prefer)
Balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper.
Instructions
- Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Assemble the skewers. (I did the following order: 1/2 cherry tomato, basil leaf, mozzarella ball, prosciutto, 1/2 cherry tomato)
- Sprinkle with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
Excellent. Second year to use this recipe for the Xmas holidays.
So happy to hear you like it!!!