8 summer appetizer Recipes

half a melon, peeled and cubed (bite sizes), good quality prosciutto slices, toothpicks

fresh pineapple, edam cheese, cut into 1/2-inch squares, cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch squares, summer sausage or pepperoni, cut into 1/2-inch squares, cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch squares, fruit, cut into 1/2-inch squares, toothpicks

sliced salami , prosciutto, or country ham, sweet-hot pickled okra, chilled and drained, toasted salted pecans, whole grain dijon mustard, torn bread or crackers

frozen bread dough, thawed, salt, olive oil, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, yellow summer squash, sliced, tomato, sliced, shredded parmesan cheese, pepper, minced fresh basil , oregano and chives

shrimp, shell and tail removed, deveined , cut lengthwise slightly (12 pieces), salt (or less optional), vinegar, garlic cloves, chopped finely, chopped tomato, chopped finely, olive oil, black pepper (peppercorns ground fine), cayenne pepper (or less optional), ground cumin, dried tarragon, dried oregano, kalamata olives, pits removed and coarsely chopped, capers, feta cheese, crumbled, lemon juice, ouzo (optional), lemons, cut up into wedges

shredded zucchini, shredded summer squash, diced onion, parmesan cheese, shredded colby cheese, minced fresh parsley, minced fresh marjoram or 1/2 tsp dried marjoram, garlic clove, minced, biscuit mix, seasoning salt, pepper, eggs, lightly beaten, vegetable oil