I have been part of a "Wine Group" for the better part of a year now. The reason wine group is in quotes is, while we do participate in a wine tasting of sorts, it's really just a good excuse for a group of friends to get together every month, drink copious amounts of wine, and laugh a whole hell-of-a lot!
Each month, the party is hosted by a different member. The host gets to choose the theme. This month is Oregon wines. And surprisingly, it's difficult to find wines from this coastal state here Reno. After going to two stores and striking out, and then having a friend go to the new Total Wine & More and only finding one bottle, we figured that any wine is good wine for this group of friends.
There wasn't a food theme this month, so I went with something that sounded good, "summery," and easy. After wandering around Costco for a bit, this is what I came up with:
Italian Appetizer Bites
Nothing screams summer like fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, and ripe cantaloupe. This recipe is nice because you don't have to cook anything, which in the summer time is CLEARLY a bonus. It takes a bit of time to assemble, but if you turn on some good music, the time will just fly by!
I assembled the "Caprese Bites" first. It's simply mini-fresh mozzarella balls, fresh basil,
and cherry tomatoes on a cocktail toothpick.
Next was the "Tortellini Bites".
These are pre-boiled cheese tortellini and a cherry tomato on a toothpick.
Lastly, I put together the "Melon-Prosciutto Bites"
which was just balled cantaloupe and prosciutto ham.
Arranged on a platter, I know this Summer themed appetizer is sure to please!!!!
That looks sooooo delicious!!! I may have to make this for the 4th!! :)
Rebecca Juell