Shopping List
Crostini Appetizer
- 1 bag crostini from Ingles bakery/deli
- 1 small container of part skim ricotta from the dairy case
- toppings of your choice from the Ingles olive bar
- Olive oil and black pepper to garnish/finish
Italian Lady Bugs
- fresh basil
- mozzarella cheese
- cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
- black olives from the salad bar
- balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Crostini Appetizer
- Place crostini on a platter
- Spread a dollop of ricotta onto the toasts
- Top with favorite olive bar ingredient
- Lightly drizzle with olive oil
- Top with fresh ground pepper
Italian Lady Bugs
- Cut your mozzarella into squares
- Place a basil leaf on top
- Slice your tomato almost in two, lengthwise
- Place the tomato on top of the basil leaf
- Place the olive in front as the head
- Decorate with a little Balsamic vinegar