5 tomato basil balsamic appetizer Recipes

olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried basil , fresh can be used if finely shredded, bambino bocconcini (can substitute 8 regular size bocconcini -cut in half orr cherry bocconcini), leaves rocket, tomatoes, halved, toothpicks

egg, lightly beaten, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, minced, lean ground beef, sliced prosciutto, chopped, fontina cheese cubes (1-1/2 oz.), canned artichoke hearts, drained and halved, fresh cremini mushrooms, grape tomatoes, recipe balsamic glaze, fresh basil (optional), balsamic glaze, in small saucepan combine 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar ; 2 tsp. olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. dried italian seasoning; and 1/8 tsp. black pepper. bring to boiling; reduce heat. simmer, uncovered, 4 minutes or until reduced to about 1/4 cup. divide in half. makes 8 main-dish or 16 appetizer servings.

quartered cherry tomatoes, sliced shallots, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, balsamic vinegar, ricotta cheese, crumbled blue cheese , loosely measured, prepared basil pesto, salt, divided, fresh lemon juice, grated lemon peel , loosely measured, french or artisan type baguette , cut 1/4-inch thick on the diagonal, grinds black peppercorns (using handheld grinder), chopped fresh basil leaves, shredded fresh pecorino romano cheese , loosely measured

roma tomatoes, diced or 45 oz canned diced tomatoes, drained well, green olives, chopped, capers, drained well and chopped, artichoke heart, drained well and chopped, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, chopped, kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, grated parmesan cheese