PALETA Skewered Apps

Caprese Skewers – makes 12

Ingredients:
12 bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
12 heirloom grape tomatoes
12 leaves of fresh basil
12 kalamata olives, pitted
1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
12 decorative skewers

Directions:
1. Skewer all items in a stack
2. Serve with basil pesto dip

Spicy Shrimp Skewers – makes 12

Ingredients:
12 large sustainable shrimp
12 snowpeas
1 Tablespoon wasabi powder
4 Tablespoons fat-free mayo or vegannaise
12 decorative skewers

Directions:
1. Soften the snow peas by holding in HOT water for about 2 minutes; rinse under ice cold water to retain color & pat thoroughly dry
2. Wrap the snow peas around the shrimp and skewer
3. Serve with Wasabi Dip

Helpful Hints:
Serve the skewers in decorative ways; place them standing up in a bed of wheatgrass or a vase of whole nuts, lentils or beans

Anything can be skewered…get creative and use your favorite ingredients to create a colorful appetizer.