VERY simple appetizer! Cut your mozzarella balls in half, cut your tomatoes in half, slice your basil into about 1/2-1 inch squares. Slide basil, tomato and mozzarella onto skewers (alternating) then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste 🙂 Very yum, very fresh and lite!
2 1/2 lbs sausage (you can use beef, pork, turkey or chicken; I used all natural pork here)
3 cups shredded raw cheddar cheese
1 t minced onion
2 t Italian seasoning
1/2 t garlic powder
1/4 t turmeric
Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are incorporated entirely and it is all sticking together…. yes, this will require your hands so remove your jewelry and scrub up ;). Pinch off enough to roll into 1-1 1/2 inch balls and place on cookie sheet. Bake in 350º oven for 20 minutes or until cooked thoroughly and a nice browning has taken place. Yields approximately 85-90 sausage balls, so adjust recipe to the size you need or freeze the extra for quick breakfasts or snacks. My kids like them with ranch dressing, my bbq (you can buy that here) or maple syrup, I like them plain. ENJOY!
Prepare Tuna Salad, adding the italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Cut off the top of each cherry tomato and scoop out center with spoon. Fill the tomato with tuna salad and place on your platter/plate. If the tomato wants to roll, cut a bit off of the bottom to flatten. Great for parties.