Appie Party

What a great day for a gathering.  We had a large gathering of friends and family over for my birthday appetizer party.  I'll post the recipes a few at a time ...

The menu was:
Calabrese Wraps
Steak Bites
Pork Souvlaki Bites with Tzatziki and Pita Bread
Pizza Bread with Basil Tomato Sauce
Cut veg with Chipotle Ranch Dip

For dessert we had fresh fruit and Steve made Mudslide Cupcakes

Calabrese Wraps - these salami and bocconcini bites combine many of the fresh flavours characteristic of Tuscany.

12 Calabrese salami slices, halved
24 Medium fresh basil leaves
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
24 small bocconcini cheese balls
24 pieces of sun-dried tomato in oil, about 1/2 inch each
24 toothpicks

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
fresh cracked black pepper

Arrange salami on work surface, placing 1 basil leaf over each piece.  Place next 3 ingredients in a row over top.  Fold up ends of salami and insert a toothpick from end to end to secure.  Place on a baking sheet.

Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.  Bake in a 400F oven for about 3 minutes until hot.  Sprinkle with pepper and serve immediately.  Makes 24 bites.

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