IN THE KITCHEN: Caprese Salad Skewers

Ingredients:

• Fresh cherry tomatoes
• Mozzarella balls
• Basil leaves
• Balsamic glaze
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   • Rinse the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
   • Drain any liquid from the mozzarella balls.
2. Assemble the Skewers:
   • Take a skewer and start by threading a cherry tomato onto it.
   • Follow with a mozzarella ball.
   • Add a basil leaf next.
   • Repeat the pattern until you have several skewers prepared.
3. Arrange on a Plate:
   • Lay the assembled skewers on a serving plate or platter.
4. Drizzle with Olive Oil and Balsamic Glaze:
   • Lightly drizzle the skewers with good-quality olive oil.
   • Follow by drizzling balsamic glaze over the skewers.
5. Season with Salt and Pepper:
   • Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper over the skewers to taste.
6. Serve:
   • Arrange the Caprese Salad Skewers on a plate and serve immediately.

Optional Tips:

• You can customize the order of the ingredients on the skewers to your preference.
• If you don’t have balsamic glaze, you can use a balsamic reduction or even regular balsamic vinegar.