Janelle Maiocco

Hi.

Welcome to my blog. I live in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle on an Urban Farm (w/ five laying hens and a huge garden). I am a trained chef (w/ a certificate in food preservation), taught at a cooking school & like to share 'kitchen hacks' - culinary tips that save time, money & maximize flavor. If that isn't enough, I also run a food+tech startup called Barn2Door.com - a platform to help everyone easily find & buy food directly from farmers, fishers & ranchers (from CSA's to urban farm eggs to 1/2 a grass-fed cow).

Mozzarella Prosciutto Skewers

Mozzarella Prosciutto Skewers

mozzarella skewers This is the kind of appetizer that brings accolades due to great flavor and mouth-popping ease. You will need skewers; I use the wooden variety.

My boys loved eating these little bites and can roll and wrap and thread them with ease. You can make them ahead by a day; cover and store in fridge. The truth is, it is almost embarrassing that these little bites are only 2 ingredients. Oh, 3 if you are really pushing the envelope.

Mozzarella Prosciutto Skewers Small mozzarella balls (bite-size; drain liquid) 3 oz prosciutto (cut into 3 x 1 inch strips; I just rip them into approximate pieces) Optional: large sage leaves

Roll each mozzarella ball in prosciutto length; If using sage leaves, place one sage leaf inside prosciutto then roll around cheese. Thread on skewers. For a mouthwatering option, alternate cherry tomatoes with mozzarella ball bites on skewers. BBQ on grill over medium 2 minutes per side or until prosciutto begins to crisp. Serve to unsuspecting guests at will.

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Sausage Cream Pasta

Sausage Cream Pasta

grilled steak and potatoes

grilled steak and potatoes