My April Throwdown Trifecta Finish

[BandCollector]

I brought up the rear of the Trifecta, but I must say that 1st and 2nd were indeed winners.

Thanks to the 8 people who voted for my entry. I originally had 9 but someone bailed on me. . .LOL!

Even though I came in 3rd the picture really did not do this appetizer justice. Therefore, I would like to include this wonderful recipe for the rest of you to enjoy.

And oh yes. . .Congratulations to DRKsmoking and civilsmoker for their beautiful presentations.

And a big thank you to Brian bmudd14474 for sponsoring the Throwdown!

Tomato Pine Nut Appetizer

• Ingredients:
• Tomatoes cut into slices
• Lightly smoked Mozzarella cut into slices
• Crumbled Feta Cheese
• Lightly smoked and roasted Pine Nuts
• Fresh basil
• Scallions

For the Dressing:
A 50/50 Mixture of Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil. Add a "glob" of French Mustard (more or less to suit your taste) and whisk together.

Place sliced tomatoes and mozzarella slices onto a platter. Alternate the slices or just place the mozzarella on top of each slice of tomato.

Sprinkle the pine nuts, chopped basil, chopped scallions, and crumbled feta over the tomatoes and mozzarella.

Drizzle the dressing (reserve some dressing for those who prefer more) over the entire platter and garnish with a sprig of basil.

Enjoy,
John

 

[SmokinAl]

That is our favorite appetizer, and you sure did it up right!!
Nicely done!!!
Al

 

[912smoker]

Looks great John an added to my list !

Keith

 

[civilsmoker]

Thanks for the recipe! I WILL be having a plate in the near future!

 

[chopsaw]

Nice work John . That would make a great pizza too .

 

[tx smoker]

You may have come in 3rd in the voting but that is still a winner. Beautiful dish!!

Robert

 

[BandCollector]

SmokinAl 912smoker civilsmoker chopsaw tx smoker

Thanks for the kind words fellas. . .I will assume that you 5 voted for my entry.

LOL,
John