60 very ball Recipes

tomatoes, large, ripe, grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes), grape tomatoes (the very small kind ), mozzarella cheese , balls (bocconcini), mozzarella cheese , balls small size (small bocconcini), basil pesto (buy a good brand or use home-made), vinaigrette dressing, fresh basil (to garnish ), flaked sea salt , like maldon

seedless watermelon cut in to 1 1/2 in. cubes or use a melon baller to make melon balls, you can also cut mellon in to 1/2 inch wedges., cucumber sliced length wise , seeded then placed cut side down and sliced across to make 1/4 in half moon slices, shaved red onion or slice very thin, kalamotta olives ruff chopped, crumbled feta cheese, fresh chiffonade of basil, lemons juiced and zested, honey, evoo, salt & pepper to taste

heads garlic, coarse sea salt, preferably gray, pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, loosely packed arugula, spring onions, sliced thin, bulbs and pale green parts only (about 6 onions), chilled firm meyer lemons, sliced very thin and seeds removed, pesto, kosher salt, asparagus , each spear about pencil-size, tough ends snapped off, toasted pine nuts, loosely packed chopped fresh basil, minced garlic, coarse sea salt, preferably gray, pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese, balls pizza dough (5 to 6 oz. each), michael chiarello s pizza dough (recipe on sunset.com/firepit menu) or storebought, pecorino cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler (to yield about 1/4 cup)

red onion, very thinly sliced, red wine vinegar, freshly squeezed orange juice, extra-virgin olive oil, grated orange zest, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, cantaloupe balls, diced seedless watermelon, ripe mango, cut into 1/4-inch dice, loosely packed cilantro leaves, ripe hass avocados, fresh lime juice, kosher salt, lime slices

red onion, very thinly sliced, red wine vinegar, freshly squeezed orange juice, grated orange zest, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, cantaloupe balls, diced seedless watermelon, ripe mango, cut into 1/4-inch dice, loosely packed cilantro leaves, ripe hass avocados, fresh lime juice, lime slices

red-wine vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, sugar, black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, mixed heirloom tomatoes, quartered if small or cut into 1/4-inch-wide wedges if larger, tomatoes, very small mozzarella balls (1/4 inch; sometimes called perlini) or 1 lb lightly salted mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, loosely packed small basil leaves or torn large leaves

cream cheese softened, grated cheddar cheese, grated onion, milk, worcestershire sauce, minced jalapeno pepper, minced red bell pepper, minced pepperoni, chili powder

green onion, finely sliced, very cold tomato juice, very cold sour cream, regular or low fat, grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper, chilled seeded, peeled and diced kirby cucumber, chilled cantaloupe balls or small dice, few slices of avocado

fresh lemon juice, honey, ground ginger, ground cardamom, fresh cantaloupe balls, nectarines, cut into very thin wedges (about 2 cups), fresh raspberries

tomatoes, cubed, peeled and garden fresh (run under warm water and then peel), butter, softened, olive oil (very good quality ), red wine vinegar , dash, ball fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed, garlic clove, crushed, dried oregano, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh basil, chopped, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, freshly grated romano cheese (optional)

canola oil, for frying, assorted heirloom tomatoes, sliced, salt, ground black pepper, banyuls vinegar or white balsamic vinegar, balls fresh mozzarella, sliced, vidalia onion, very thinly sliced, buttermilk, all-purpose flour, fresh basil leaves , chiffonade, basil oil

philadelphia cream cheese, softened, dried beef, chopped or shredded, sliced black olives, drained, patted dry, green onions, thinly sliced, pecans , hand chopped coarsely, enough to cover outside of ball

radishes, trimmed and sliced very thin, stalks celery , inner stalk with leaves, sliced (leaves too!), grape tomatoes, sliced in half, green onions, thinly sliced, mozzarella balls, drained, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

pickled red cherry peppers , in brine, very small bocconcini (small mozzarella balls), about 8 oz, or larger ones cut into pieces, basil leaves, stems removed, prosciutto (about 1/4 lb), salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh basil, garnish

salt, whole-wheat gemelli or cassarecci, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, pancetta, chopped, ground sirloin, bay leaf, ground black pepper, ground allspice, carrot, peeled and grated, onion, grated, garlic, grated, rosemary, leaves finely chopped, beef stock, italian tomatoes, ricotta cheese, ball smoked mozzarella, thinly sliced, heads escarole, cleaned and dried, coarsely chopped, red onion, very thinly sliced, lemons, juiced

bone) rack of lamb, approximately 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb fully frenched, olive oil, garlic, crushed with the flat end of a knife, thyme, butter, lamb stock , reduced by 1/2 (lamb jus, yellow flesh spring potatoes, peeled, butter, cold and cubed, goat s cheese , rolled into balls, salt and pepper, bacon, diced, pearl onions, sliced very thin, butter, salt and pepper, peas, shucked, blanched and peeled (approximately 1 lb in the pod), garlic puree (see recipe below, garlic cloves, peeled, water

bone) rack of lamb, approximately 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb fully frenched, olive oil, garlic, crushed with the flat end of a knife, thyme, butter, lamb stock , reduced by 1/2 (lamb jus), yellow flesh spring potatoes, peeled, butter, cold and cubed, goat cheese , rolled into balls, salt and pepper, bacon, diced, pearl onions, sliced very thin, butter, salt and pepper, peas, shucked, blanched and peeled (approximately 1 lb in the pod), garlic puree (see recipe below

marinated fresh sardine fillets, recipe follows, red bell pepper, very small bocconcini (small mozzarella balls), or larger ones cut into pieces, minced fresh parsley leaves, garnish, capers, drained, garnish