Crackers with Salami & Pepperoni Rosettes

 

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so it’s time to break out those pretty appetizers for mom!

Now, I have to be honest, I live too far away from my mom to spoil her on Mother’s Day, and I hate going out to overcrowded restaurants, so I usually cook for myself on Mother’s Day.  But I really don’t mind it because I truly enjoy cooking and I can make what I want.  

However, there are times I want to do other things on Mother’s Day, so pretty and simple is key, like today’s 4 ingredient recipe: crackers, spreadable cheese, pepperoni/salami, & basil (optional).

I made the appetizers with 2 types of meats.  The salami was pretty, but did need a little cutting to make the rosette sit nicely, but I also enjoyed the simple ruffled pepperoni.

Sunday Funday

Appetizers

• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Blini with Caviar 
• Amy's Cooking Adventures: Crackers with Salami & Pepperoni Rosettes 
• Sneha's Recipe: Crumb Coated Cheesy Veg Crepes 
• Karen's Kitchen Stories: Fresh Artichoke and Spinach Dip 
• Culinary Cam: Roasted Carrot Tarte Tatin 
• Sid's Sea Palm Cooking: Smoked Salmon Blini 
• Mayuri's JikoniMayuri's Jikoni: Sweet Potato Brie Bite

Crackers with Rosettes

Crackers, such as Milton’s Multigrain crackers

Spreadable cheese, such as Bourin or Aloutte

Thinly sliced pepperoni or salami

Fresh basil, optional

Spread a generous layer of cheese over crackers.  

To make salami rosettes, fold salamini in half and roll in a spiral.  If desired, trim the bottom so the rosette isn’t too tall.  Push into the cheese.

To make pepperoni ruffles, fold 2 pepperoni in quarters, firmly press together and push into the cheese.  Garnish with a basil leaf, if desired.

Serve immediately.