Food: Appetizer Recipes

1. Caprese Salad

- Grape Tomatoes
- Panela Cheese
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar

Picture from: The Amateur Dish

 Directions: Chop cheese in to pieces that are a bit smaller than the tomatoes you have. Separate and rinse fresh basil leaves. Soak Panela Cheese in a mixture of Olive Oil, balsamic vinegar, S&P and a few thinly chopped fresh basil leaves. Stick on a tooth pick as shown in the picture. Serve and enjoy. You can also use regular tomatoes and chop them up in to smaller pieces or cherry tomatoes.

2. Ceasar Salad

- Romaine Lettuce
- Ceaser Salad Dressing
- Croutons
- Fresh Parmesan
- S & P

Picture from: Mccormick




3. Waldorf Salad

- Red Apples
- Celery
- Grapes
- Pecans
- Plain Yogurt
- Mayonnaise
- Sugar
- Butter Lettuce

Picture from: SoulDish

Directions: Chop apples, celery, grapes in to small pieces - place in bowl. Add yogurt, mayo, sugar, S&P. Still well. Add raisons and pecans. Stir again. Place on a butter lettuce leaf for garnish. Add raisins if it fits your fancy.

4. Melon and Prosciutto



Ingredients
- Fresh sweet melon
- Prosciutto de Parma (from the deli)



Picture from: The Hip Hostess

Directions: Prepare the melon cut in little moon shaped slices, seeded and cut from the rind. Wrap the thinly sliced Prosciutto around each slice of melon. Cover and chill. Serve. Sprinkle with a little sea salt for taste. This summery appetizer pairs well with a light white wine.