Melon and Prosciutto Skewers

Melon + prosciutto + mozzarella = AMAZING. I know this combination may be a little interesting at first glance, but it I promise it is worth a try and so good! This recipe was found on delish and I knew it would be a winner for summertime. I think skewers are great recipes that take only minutes to make! So I hope you enjoy this melon and prosciutto skewer recipe. If you want to check out my YouTube channel, I am doing a whole series on summer entertaining!

Here is What you Need for Melon and Prosciutto Skewers

This will make 12 skewers

1 cantaloupe

12 fresh basil leaves (or you can sprinkle on basil on the top too)

8 oz. mozzarella balls (ciliegine) (you can also use a larger chunk of mozzarella and cut it into cubes)

12 slices prosciutto (folded into small pieces)

Balsamic glaze

The How To’s

1. First, you will prepare the cantaloupe (it can be orange or green melon). You will cut it in half, and then scoop out all the seeds. You can either use a melon baller and make little balls or you can cut it into chunks of melon. Either way will work.
2. Next, layer cantaloupe, one basil leaf, mozzarella, one slice of prosciutto folded, and a second piece of cantaloupe until you have 12 skewers.
3. Drizzle skewers with balsamic glaze and serve!

And that is it! So easy and so good! I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I did!

You all know my love for all greek food! (Check out my greek salad recipe here!) I was so excited to try this recipe for Greek Salad Skewers, another one that is part of my summer entertaining series on YouTube. This is another great recipe for summer gatherings. It is a quick and easy recipe to put together when you go to someone’s house or need to put something together quick! I also love the way it looks on a platter- so fresh and bright! So here is the full recipe for how to make greek salad skewers.

Here is What you Need for Greek Salad Skewers

This will make 12 skewers

1 large block of feta (about 12-oz.), which you will cube

1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp. of lemon juice

1 clove garlic, smashed

1 tbsp. of chopped fresh dill

1 tbsp. of chopped fresh parsley

Flaky sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

12 pitted kalamata olives

12 cherry tomatoes

1 cucumber, cut into 12 large cubes

The How To’s

1. First, you will marinate feta. This will make it so flavorful and really adds a little punch to the whole taste of the skewers! Take a bowl, and combine the feta (cut into 12 cubes), olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, salt and pepper.
2. Next, you will toss it all together until the cheese is fully coated in the mixture and saturated.
3. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes. This way the cheese will really soak up the mixture!
4. Take your wooden skewer and add on cube of feta, one olive, one cherry tomatoes and one cucumber. You can repeat if there is still room on the skewer.

And that is it! So easy, fresh, and delicious! I hope you enjoy this recipe!

This recipe for Spinach Artichoke Zucchini Bites is so good and part of our summer entertaining series! It is also relatively easy to make. This would be a perfect dish to prepare for a party on your patio and also the perfect appetizer to bring over to a party you are attending. I also loved using these cute plates for serving this appetizer! It also comes with a matching tray! It is also relatively healthy as you use a piece of zucchini instead of a cracker. We got this recipe from Delish!

Here is What you Need for Spinach Artichoke Zucchini Bites

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

2/3 cup of shredded mozzarella

1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan

1/2 cup of canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1/2 cup of frozen spinach, thawed and drained

2 tbsp. of sour cream 

2 cloves of garlic, minced

Pinch crushed red pepper flakes 

Kosher salt 

Freshly ground black pepper

3 zucchini, cut into 1/2″ rounds (this will be used instead of a cracker)

The How To’s

1. Preheat the oven to 400°
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to keep them from sticking to the baking sheet
3. Combine the cream cheese, mozzarella, artichokes, spinach, parmesan, sour cream, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Additionally, you can season with salt and pepper to taste. 
4. Then you will take a spoon and dollop a small portion of the mixture on top of each zucchini coin. If you do an amount slightly smaller than the surface of the zucchini, it will not overflow over the edges while cooking.
5. Bake them for 15 minutes or until zucchini is softened and the cheese melts.
6. For more color, broil on high for a few minutes watching carefully.

We thought it would be so fun to highlight some cocktail recipes throughout this summer. The first one we are trying is the Limoncello Collins! This version of a Collins is so refreshing and good. It reminds me of when we were in Italy and they serve you limoncello after dinner every night-so fun! We made them in these adorable glasses and pitcher that I found at Walmart- and they are great quality! Here is what you will need to make it!

What You Need for a Limoncello Collins

Makes 8 drinks

16 ounces limoncello (lemon-flavored liqueur)

12 ounces gin

8 ounces fresh lemon juice

24 paper–thin lemon slices

Ice

16 ounces chilled club soda

8 mint sprigs

The How To’s

First, you will need to squeeze all your lemons! This takes a little bit of time but is so good to have it fresh!

Then, you will take a pitcher and combine your limoncello, lemon juice, and the gin!

Next, cover your pitcher and place it in the refrigerator. It will need to chill for two hours to get nice and cold!

Now, take your glasses and press three thinly sliced lemons along the bottom of the glasses. Then, you will add ice to the glasses.

Next, take your mixture out of the refrigerator and pour it into each glass over the ice.

Lastly, you will stir in 2 ounces of club soda into each drink and garnish with a mint sprig.

Enjoy! We got this recipe from foodandwine.com