The only time I ever really think to put out some hors d’oeuvres is when guests are coming over. Sometimes that makes sense because it is just the two of us. But that is short changing us sometimes! I can tell it feels a lot more special for David (and me) when I set out a nice app while I’m finishing up on dinner. It’s a bit more filling and gives a feeling of intentionality to the meal. Plus, they don’t have to take a lot of extra time – see these caprese bites.
CAPRESE BITES WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE
Makes 24
24 mozzarella balls
24 pepperoni slices (or salami)
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
18 basil leaves
Salt & pepper
Toothpicks
Spear mozzarella, cherry tomato, and folded pepperoni on to tooth pick.
In a food processor, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, basil, and salt & pepper. Pulse until smooth.
Drizzle basil vinaigrette over bites.
- 24 mozzarella balls
- 24 pepperoni slices (or salami)
- 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 18 basil leaves
- Salt & pepper
- Toothpicks
- Spear mozzarella, cherry tomato, and folded pepperoni on to tooth pick.
- In a food processor, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, basil, and salt & pepper. Pulse until smooth.
- Drizzle basil vinaigrette over bites.
Adapted from Authentic Suburban Gourmet.
