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    Modified: May 22, 2020 Published: Sep 9, 2013 by Deb Attinella | This post may contain affiliate links. This blog generates income from ads. 18 Comments

    Fun Appetizers

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    These easy to make fun appetizers are perfect for summer and can be ready in a snap!

    Caprese Bites
     

    Last night for dinner I did something a bit different... we had no company (though it looks like it, right?) but I wanted to make a couple of fun appetizers before our main course.  A friend of mine had recently given me some of her cherry tomatoes (thanks Cheri!) and I still had some fresh basil from our garden. 

    You know me - I love caprese.  I even have a pinterest board dedicated to all things caprese.  Making these are super cinchy - cut off a small piece of tomato so it lies flat, then cut a circle with a sharp knife on top and scoop out the innards with a small melon baller.  I placed a basil leave in with a halved Ciliegine mozzarella ball .  A bit of fresh pepper and olive olive finished it off.  So refreshing.

    Next up came from the farmer's market.  When I went on Saturday, I was so enticed by the smell of melons that I had to have one.  The aroma from the stand was heavenly!  To dress it up a bit I wrapped a thin slice of prosciutto around it - sweet and salty!  This melon actually tastes like candy.

    How do you  make Caprese Bites?

    These appetizers are just cherry tomatoes hallowed out with a melon scooper and stuffed with a mozzarella ball and a leave of fresh basil - drizzle with olive oil - easy peasy!

    How do you make the melon appetizer?

    Just buy fresh melon and wrap prosciutto around it - so easy!  The sweetness and salt of the prosciutto are so good together!

     
     
    We aren't always so fancy pants around here especially with no company but I just felt like kicking it up a notch tonight.  Our main course was ribs (pre-made) and potato salad.
     
    Well, back to the work week! Have a great week!!
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    Another appetizer you might enjoy - Caprese Bites with Pesto

     

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    1. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says

      September 09, 2013 at 7:33 pm

      These are fun! Easy to make and easy on the eyes. YUM! 🙂

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      • Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

        September 10, 2013 at 1:34 am

        Thanks Anne! I like easy recipes!

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    2. Ann Jones says

      September 09, 2013 at 10:47 pm

      Beautiful photos! The fresh melon looks so good 🙂

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      • Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

        September 10, 2013 at 1:35 am

        Yes, it was awesome - the best I've had in a long time!

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    3. Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says

      September 10, 2013 at 10:24 am

      Deb, the melon looks great but those caprese bites looks absolutely fantastic!!! Thanks so much for sharing - pinning! Have a happy Tuesday!

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    4. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

      September 10, 2013 at 1:37 pm

      I'm a big fan of caprese too! These look so pretty. I love easy ideas for appetizers because I'd rather spend my time on the main course and dessert.

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    5. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

      September 10, 2013 at 1:56 pm

      Such pretty photos!! Makes me want to eat my screen. 🙂

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    6. Joan / My Cookie Clinic says

      September 10, 2013 at 6:39 pm

      Deb, These appetizers look so elegant yet easy to make...love that! I had to pin these.

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    7. Terri says

      September 11, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      I absolutely love the way you presented the caprese bites! I usually do mine on a toothpick, but I'm going to do these next time.

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    8. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says

      September 13, 2013 at 1:37 am

      Those little caprese bites are so cute, Deb! YUM!

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    9. Julie Corbisiero says

      September 14, 2013 at 1:36 am

      Hi you appetizers looks so pretty and cute! I saw it on best of the weekend.
      Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

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    10. Diane Balch says

      September 15, 2013 at 7:50 pm

      Good for you to make these healthy and fun appetizers without company... we shouldn't always need an excuse to eat good food. Thanks for sharing them with us on foodie friday.

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    11. Heather Kinnaird says

      September 18, 2013 at 3:00 am

      gorgeous Deb!

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    12. Adelina Priddis says

      September 20, 2013 at 10:10 pm

      Hey Deb, these look wonderful! Thank you for sharing them on Foodie Friday last week, I've featured them on today's party.

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    13. Jamie Sherman says

      July 30, 2015 at 6:50 am

      Sometimes the simplest things really are the best! I love the caprese bites!

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    14. Sara Glover says

      July 31, 2015 at 3:25 pm

      those cheese bites look awesome!

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    15. Cathy Trochelman says

      August 03, 2015 at 2:03 am

      These are both perfect little bites!

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    16. Marcie FlavortheMoments says

      August 04, 2015 at 12:42 am

      I love simple, fresh appetizers like these, Deb -- these are so perfect for any type of gathering and they look so elegant, too!

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