Tyler's Ultimate. The Ultimate Antipasto Platter!

Ok. Soooo. We had another family party this weekend! It was fun just like normal. Lots of family, Lots of FOOD, and Lots of Love. For Mother's Day of COURSE! My mother's Day post will follow of course but for now here is the recipe! One was good and one was a miss. notice i did not say hit! that is because it was  hit and miss not just a hit :) I did not like either personally but! Every person that likes sun dried tomatoes, enjoyed it. They are just not for me!

Bocconcini tied with Prosciutto

From Tyler's Ultimate

Chile Oil

2 C EVOO

4 fresh thyme sprigs

4 fresh rosemary sprigs

1 1/2 Tbsp dried red chili flakes

2 strips orange peel

Bocconcini

6 Bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)

6 strips prosciutto

Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs , for garnish

Combine the oil, thyme, rosemary, chili flakes, and orange peel in a small bowl or jar. Set aside and let it sit for at least an hour to allow the flavors to infuse.

Wrap each bocconcini in a strip of prosciutto and use a toothpick to secure. Drizzle with the infused chile oil and garnish with fresh rosemary and thyme.

Herbed Goat Cheese Bites

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
• 1 (8-oz.) goat cheese log
• 1 (8-oz.) French bread baguette, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
• Preparation

• 1. Combine and finely chop first 4 ingredients. Roll cheese log evenly in herb mixture; wrap in plastic wrap. Chill at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
• 2. Preheat oven to 350°. Drizzle baguette slices with olive oil. Gently press slices into 24 muffin cups in muffin pans.
• 3. Bake at 350° for 7 to 9 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned. Remove from oven; let cool in pans 5 minutes.
• 4. Spread goat cheese into baguette cups; top with sun-dried tomatoes and basil leaves.

I made a few mistakes. I did not drizzle the oil over the balls I soaked them. This mistake would be because I was busy with the babies and thought I knew what to do so I did not look at the directions when I should have! oopsie!

So good luck and i hope you enjoy, I would definitely try the Herbed Goat Cheese Bites! If you like sun dried tomatoes, they will be a hit! Until next post!