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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Caprese On A Stick!

    Published by Melissa on May 31, 2011 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 49 Comments

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    Caprese on a Stick

    Matt Armendariz’s new cookbook On A Stick! is fun. It’s well designed and of course, beautifully photographed (Matt is a professional food photographer who blogs at Matt Bites.) But above all else, it’s really fun. And according to Matt, not only is food on a stick more fun, it tastes better.

    Caprese On A Stick!

    So to put his theory to the test and add some fun to our Memorial Day weekend, I made an entire meal on sticks. All of the food I made was inspired by recipes in the book – Fruit Salad Skewers, Grilled Pineapple Skewers, Chicken Kabobs with Orange Teriyaki Glaze and Caprese on a Stick.

    We absolutely loved the Orange Teriyaki Glaze and I’ll post the Chicken Kabobs recipe later in the week. But the Caprese on a Stick was so good, it deserves a post of it’s own. I want it to be listed in my recipe index so I’ll be reminded next time I’m looking for a great appetizer to take to a party.

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    Of course one of the great things about stick food is that you can change it up any way you like. Matt’s original recipe uses Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella balls, but Costco was selling Mozzarella pearls, which were the perfect size to pair with grape tomatoes. I drizzled mine with a little balasmic vinegar and olive oil after I took the pictures.

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    Caprese On A Stick!

    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Appetizers and Snacks
    Keyword: cooking, food, recipe
    Servings: 12 skewers
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    • 12 small bamboo skewers
    • 24 grape tomatoes
    • 36 fresh mozzarella pearls
    • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes not in oil
    • Fresh basil leaves
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Balsamic vinegar and olive oil optional

    Instructions

    • Alternate grape tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, sun-dried tomatoes and basil leaves on small bamboo skewers.
    • Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, if desired.

    This weekend I opted for light and healthy recipes from On A Stick! but I’m sure I’ll get around to making some of the more indulgent recipes like fried ravioli, corn dogs, or the one I’ve been drooling over, Cheesecake on A Stick.

    I was sent a free copy of On A Stick! from the publisher to review. I received no compensation and the opinions expressed are my own.

    This post is part of Get Grillin’ with Family Fresh Cooking and Cookin’ Canuck, sponsored by Ile de France Cheese,Rösle, Emile Henry, Rouxbe and ManPans.

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    1. Pat

      July 03, 2011 at 8:37 am

      Oh, arent’ these just the perfect thing…we love’m in our family. Haven’t tried with the sundried tomatoes but the rest of it is loverly.

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    2. Valerie Phillips

      June 19, 2011 at 10:03 pm

      They all look really fun. These should all be in the Minnesota State Fair — I think they brag about selling around 50 different kinds of foods on a stick. And these are much prettier and healthier than deep-fried stuff!

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    3. lynn @ the actors diet

      June 13, 2011 at 9:59 am

      i still have so many skewers from a party i did 3 years ago…i need this cookbook!

      Reply
    4. Cookin' Canuck

      June 06, 2011 at 8:47 am

      I love that these skewers use sun-dried tomatoes. What a great summer appetizer!

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    5. marla {family fresh cooking}

      June 06, 2011 at 6:26 am

      Barbara these appetizer skewers would be perfect for the Get Grillin’ event that Dara & I are hosting. We would love if you submitted this link 🙂

      Reply
    6. Lucy@The Sweet Touch

      June 03, 2011 at 7:42 am

      Awesome – saving this recipe for next time we have people over!

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    7. Barbara

      June 03, 2011 at 5:40 am

      I’ve made that, Barbara, and served it as an hors d’oeuvre! Saw it in a magazine a while back. What a fun book that is. I’m putting it on my wish list right now.

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    8. JG

      June 02, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      What a wonderful combination and so colorful!
      ~Judy

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