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You remember s'mores flame-roasted marshmallows and pieces of chocolate bar sandwiched between graham crackers. The marshmallows melted the chocolate, creating a gooey mess that was so irresistible, you just had to eat some more. My hors d'oeuvre version features flame-roasted mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil squeezed between grilled bread slices or crackers. Everyone still winds up with an irresistibly gooey mess great party fare. Ingredients:
16 sun-dried tomato halves |
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, if needed |
1 ball of fresh mozzarella (8 to10 ounces), cut into 16 pieces (cut the cheese into 4 thick slices, then cut each slice into quarters), or 16 bocconcini (bite-sized mozzarella balls) |
16 fresh basil leaves |
16 garlic rubbed grilled bread slices or 32 crackers |
Directions:
1. 1. Place the tomatoes in an attractive serving bowl.
2. 2. Arrange the mozzarella, basil leaves, and grilled bread or crackers in bowls or on a platter.
3. 3. Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high. In the best of all worlds, you'd use a charcoal grill, raking the embers into a pile at the bottom of the grill and leaving off the grill grate. If using a gas grill, preheat it superhot.
4. 4. Skewer a cube of mozzarella. Roast it over the fire, turning the skewer to evenly melt the cheese. If using a gas grill, you'll need to bring it as close as possible to the fire without touching the grate. When the mozzarella begins to melt and brown, after 1 to 2 minutes over charcoal, a little longer over gas, use a knife or fork to scrape the cheese off the skewer onto a piece of grilled bread. Never attempt to eat the melted cheese directly off the hot skewer you'll burn your lips. Top the cheese with a basil leaf and a piece of sun-dried tomato and place a second piece of grilled bread on top. Eat at once.
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