Salami Chips with Lemon, Basil Mozzarella

What do you do when your husband brings home

10 pounds of salami?

Make Salami Chips of course..

Crispy chips garnished with lemon zest and served with lemon, basil mozzarella,

it turns ordinary lunch meat into a party!

The lemon adds a fresh zing to the salty, savory chips...

and it's the perfect pairing for creamy mozzarella...

It happened by chance but it's my new favorite appetizer.

Baked Salami Chips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Place sliced salami on parchment paper lined baking pan

Cook approximately 7 to 8 minutes, until salami has browned but be careful, it burns quickly so keep an eye on it.  Remove chips from pan and place on paper towel lined plate to absorb any grease and cool.  When ready to serve zest a little lemon over the top of chips.

Lemon and Basil Mozzarella

Place 4oz. ball of ovoline mozzarella (packed in water and drained) in shallow bowl and squeeze juice from half a lemon over cheese. garnish with finely chopped basil, lemon zest and a pinch of salt.

Top Salami Chips with a bit of marinated mozzarella and have fun!

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Marinated Mozzarella - The Easiest Cheesiest Appetizers

Delight your taste buds and amaze your guests -

Easy Cheesy Marinated Burrata and Mozzerlla are the appetizers of the Summer!

Burrata Cheese becomes

creamy, tangy and bright -

with a touch of salt, 

then marinated in lemon zest, 

lemon juice and garlic...

Served with a freshly sliced baguette, 

and topped with a basil leaf -

it's like sunshine on a plate.

Bocconcini Mozzarella,
turns festive and vibrant when flavored with lime and jalapeño pepper slices... 

The cheese takes on a slight pepper flavor but is not very spicy -

unless you eat the peppers themselves.

then all marinated in olive oil...

Served with corn chips -

it is a party on a plate.

Enjoy!

Marinated Lemon Garlic Burrata

8 oz container of Burrata Cheese

2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Zest of one lemon

2 garlic cloves thinly sliced

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 Tablespoon salt

Basil leaves for garnish

Combine all ingredients in an airtight container and place in refrigerator at least 3 hours.  If burrata is not completely submerged in marinate liquid, flip the ball after an hour.  When ready to serve, drain most of the olive oil and place in serving dish.

Marinated Bocconcini Mozzarella with Lime & Jalapenos

8 oz container of Bocconcini Mozzarella 

Juice of one lime

Zest of one lime - reserve a small amount for serving

1 jalapeno pepper thinly sliced

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp kosher salt

Combine all ingredients (I put them all in a mason jar) and let marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours.  Let stand at room temperature about 1/2 hour before serving.  Drain cheese and peppers from oil and place in serving dish.  Top with a touch of salt and lime zest and serve.

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