3 Easy Summertime Appetizers

3 Easy Summertime Appetizers

Throw out your silverware, because we have toothpicks! Who doesn’t love eating yummy appetizers off toothpicks? Not only will you look debonair doing it, but your taste buds will love these 3 easy, tasty bites–Caprese Bites, Strawberry & Cheese Bites and Shrimp & Tomato Bites. Enjoy!

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What you will need:

  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh marinated mozzarella balls (mine were from Costco. Drain on a paper towel before using.)
  • Fresh basil (cut into bite-size bits)
  • Strawberries (cut in half)
  • Strawberry chardonnay cheese (or other cheese that works well with strawberries–make into bit-sized cubes.)
  • Marinated shrimp (store-bought from Costco)
  • Toothpicks

Instructions:

1. Wash the tomatoes, basil and strawberries and set aside to dry.

2. For the Caprese Bites: On a toothpick, insert a bite-size of fresh basil, a tomato and then one fresh mozzarella ball.

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3. For the Strawberry and Cheese Bites: Cut your cheese into bite-sized cubes. Slice your strawberries in half. On a toothpick, insert a strawberry then a cheese cube.

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4. For the Shrimp & Tomato Bites: On a toothpick, insert a marinated shrimp then a cherry tomato.

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