3 Easy Wine Night Bites

Serves about 6. Caprese Bites 250 g cherry tomatoes 125 g mini mozzarella balls (about 20) 20 fresh basil leaves 15 ml extra virgin olive oil (1 tbsp) 15 ml balsamic glaze (1 tbsp) Prosciutto, Brie & Nectarine Bites 2 firm-ripe nectarines (about 300 g) 120 g Brie 60 g prosciutto (about 6 slices) 12 fresh basil leaves 30 ml honey (2 tbsp) 15 g chopped pistachios (2 tbsp) Cream Cheese Dip 225 g cream cheese, softened 50 g green olives, chopped 10 g capers (1 tbsp) 45 g basil pesto (3 tbsp) Zest of 1 lemon 15 ml extra virgin olive oil (1 tbsp) 200 g toasted bread or crackers, for serving Directions Caprese bites: Halve the cherry tomatoes. Top each half with a mozzarella ball and a basil leaf. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze just before serving. Nectarine bites: Cut the nectarines into wedges and the Brie into bite-sized pieces. Thread a nectarine wedge, a piece of Brie, a fold of prosciutto, and a basil leaf onto each cocktail stick. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with pistachios. Cream cheese dip: Spread the cream cheese over a shallow plate. Spoon the pesto on top, scatter the olives and capers, then finish with lemon zest and the olive oil. Serve with toasted bread or crackers. Tip: Choose nectarines that give slightly when pressed. They’ll be sweet enough to balance the salty prosciutto and firm enough to stay on the sticks. #winenight #appetizers #easyentertaining #snackboard