Recipes Master 13

Now how cute are these?  Easy, no cook, impressive little appetizers. I put them in a pot of plastic grass...I thought it sounded cute...jury is still out on that one.  If you don't have a pot of plastic grass hanging around..you could stick the skewers in just about anything... get me started! Ingredients and Directions Cherry tomatoes Mini Mozzarella (Ciliengine) Olive oil Basil or Pesto Skewers Slice tomatoes in half.  Remove seeds and pulp.   If you have a handy little tool like this great!  If not, a melon baller will work just fine. Toss fresh mozzarella balls in olive oil, pesto (or basil), salt and pepper. Skewer tomato's, add mozza balls...walla!  You got Caprese Pops!

I made this again...I just had to see if it was as good as I remembered, and girlfriend...mmmmmm,mmmmm,mmmmm. I truly don't think this recipe got the attention it deserved the first time, so I am reposting.  Listen to me my fellow foodies, put  your ear closer to your computer screen so you can hear what I am saying.   You must try this recipe!    I will expect a full report on how it has changed your life...how you will never, ever buy store bought Ricotta again.  How the smooth, warm, silky taste of this cheese has altered your foodie being.  I know, I know...I get emotional too....hold me...just hold me.... Original Post I must have an Italian gene somewhere...what is it about Italian food that just gets me? Tomato, cheese, pasta, bread....it is the very reason I cook...or eat for that matter! Making cheese has been on my bucket list for a long time...if I had any idea it was this easy, I would have done it a very long time ago. Once tasted, it ...