appetizer

Prosciutto-Wrapped Cantaloupe

Makes 1 1/2 dozen

Ingredients:

6 thin slices prosciutto
18 small wedges (3-inches by 2-inches) of cantaloupe

Prosciutto-Wrapped Mozzarella

Makes 1 1/2 dozen

Ingredients:

6 thin slices prosciutto
18 marinated miniature fresh mozzarella balls

Fried Calamari

Serves 4

Ingredients:

Peanut oil
2 pounds fresh squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
1 cup self rising flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Pesto Cheese Ball

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup basil pesto
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon coarse black pepper

Marinated Bocconcini

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:
1 cups of Mozzarella Bocconcini
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon black peppercorns

Marinated Goat Cheese

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1/4 cup chopped chives
1 teaspoon oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 (8-ounce) round of goat cheese

Parmesan Crisps

Makes 20 to 25

Ingredients:

1 pound grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
1/2 cup all purpose flour

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Fried Ravioli

Makes 2 dozen

Ingredients:

Peanut Oil
2 Dozen frozen cheese-filled ravioli, slightly thawed
2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs

Marinated Olives

This is a great appetizer to make ahead and serve at parties. It goes great with a cheese tray, or by itself!

Serves 15 to 20

½ pound green olives
½ pound Kalamata olives

Baked Ricotta with Sundried Tomatoes, Black Pepper and Parmesan

Serves 6

1 1/2 cup fresh whole milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
1 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil

Syndicate content