Combination Appetizer Recipe

Prepare ingredients

Rinse cherry tomatoes. Pat mozzarella dry. Tear basil leaves if large.

Assemble skewers

Thread one cherry tomato, one mozzarella ball, and one basil leaf onto each small skewer. Repeat until you have the desired number of skewers; arrange on a serving tray.

Season

Just before serving, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Lightly season with salt and black pepper.

Prep and marinate

Pat dry shrimp. In a bowl, toss with minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let rest 10 minutes to flavor.

Skewer and grill

Thread 4-5 shrimp onto each skewer. Brush with melted butter and a little olive oil. Grill over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and pink.

Finish

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the hot skewers. Adjust salt to taste if needed.

Prepare pastry

Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Roll puff pastry sheet and cut into 24 equal squares.

Assemble bites

Place a cube of Brie and a small dollop of cranberry sauce on each pastry square. Fold to enclose and seal edges; place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake

Brush with egg wash. Bake 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden. Let cool on a rack for a few minutes before serving.

Arrange the Caprese Skewers, Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers, and Brie Cranberry Puff Pastry Bites on a large platter. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm or at room temperature.