These were a big hit at a potluck party we attended recently. They look adorable and are very tasty, plus you can make a vegetarian version by skipping the salami and using grilled zucchini instead. Simply cook some bow-tie pasta, making sure it is al dente. Drain, rinse, cool. Add a bit of olive oil and Herbes de Provence to the pasta. Then, stick the pasta, an olive, salami and cheese into a cute wooden skewer. You are DONE! The idea came from a cookbook I recently reviewed. Click here for the review and ordering information.

I was surprised by how fast they disappeared when we took them to the party. I made 30 total, and I think they were gone in 10 minutes tops. Amazon has a nice selection of cute appetizer skewers, I wish they had some a little smaller, but it’s not a big deal. I hope you consider making them for your next dinner party, I guarantee your friends will love them…

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