Last night, a friend introduced me to a fun appetizer idea that makes a terrific edible centerpiece. When I pushed for the inspiration, she admitted that it was a concept borrowed from another friend, who always serves it at parties. It is simply white and green tortellini (the secret is to only cook it for half the time the package directs, or it will be too soft to stay on the skewer), a grape tomato and a small ball of fresh mozzarella wrapped in a basil leaf. As you can see from the picture, she arranged them in a vase, so that they look almost like a flower arrangement. It made the table gorgeous and they were absolutely delicious to boot.
photo by Marisa McClellan
7-18-2007 @7:36PM Janis said... This is a fantastic idea & one I will try soon!
Reply
7-18-2007 @8:06PM Portland Web Design said... That looks like a scallop on that skewer.
http://www.gocosmonaut.com/scallops
Reply
7-19-2007 @8:42AM Laura said... Tortellini skewers are heavenly. I made them for the Sopranos finale. Marinated small mozzarella balls, cheese tortellini, freshly roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, and giant black olives in a fresh herb vinagrette (basil, parsley, and oregano). Everyone loved them!
Reply
7-19-2007 @12:04PM Fisherman said... The edible centerpiece looks quite tasty and delicious, I am anxious to cook it.
Fisherman
htttp://www.allfreshseafood.com
Reply
7-19-2007 @12:34PM anonlurkermom said... Do you disassemble it on a plate to eat?
Reply
7-19-2007 @12:57PM Becki said... no - to eat them you assume that sword-swallowing position, gently lower the entire skewer down your throat, then, with a flourish you pull the skewer back out whilst biting off the morsels of tortellini, etc.
Reply
8-07-2007 @3:26PM Miss Tenacity said... They are just as good if you leave off the tortellini, and also more likely to fit in one bite!
Reply