Sometimes we forget that strawberries have lots of uses in savory dishes as well as sweet ones.  These Strawberry Mozzarella and Basil Appetizer Kabobs make a really nice way to kick off your party or backyard cookout.  And they are super simple.  That’s my kind of late spring and summer cooking.  How about you?

The ingredient amounts will vary depending upon how many of these kabobs you need.  The amounts given are enough for 4 generous appetizer servings.  If you prefer, you can chiffonade the basil leaves and garnish the kabobs rather than thread them on the skewers.  We like to eat the entire basil leaf, but many people do not care for so much basil in one bite.

In addition, you may prefer to do a single threading as opposed to a double threading as indicated in the recipe.  These are especially preferred for cocktail parties or ladies’ gatherings. They definitely make a colorful addition to a brunch table as well.

I really like the contrast of the sharpness of the black pepper, the tartness of balsamic reduction and the sweetness of the fresh strawberries along side the mellow smoothness of the mozzarella.  They seem to touch base with all of my favorite taste buds!

This is another one of the recipes I showcased on THV11 This Morning last week.  Stay tuned.  There are more to come.  You can also find several strawberry ideas that were contributed by some of my fellow bloggers HERE,