Caprese Skewers

Caprese Skewers (courtesy of Williams-Sonoma Small Plates cookbook)

Ingredients:

12 fresh mozzarella balls, halved

12 cherry tomatoes, halved

12 fresh basil leaves, torn in half

Olive oil for drizzling

Salt and pepper to taste

Bamboo skewers (available in the International Foods department of major grocery stores)

Directions:

1) Thread one tomato half, 1 mozzarella ball half, and 1 basil leaf half on a wooden skewer. Repeat.

2) Arrange on a platter and drizzle with olive oil, and then season with salt and pepper. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Makes 24 skewers.

Wine pairing: Nero D'Avola or Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (light Italian reds, good for appetizer-type dishes)