I've made similar. A few years ago, at The Kitchenlink Chat, we were discussing appetizers for the holidays. I copied a similar recipe. Made it for my family and everyone went ga-ga. It was a big hit. Everyone wanted to know what I did. It was extremely similar, as I remember. If you use those small boccachino (small balls) of fresh mozzarella (even Polly-O makes a version that they sell in most supermarkets), you can even make jars of it as gifts. That is what I did also. Everyone wanted to know what I did and how to repeat it. Very yummy. Would be great with extra chile in it too. RisaG --- Linda Reynolds <lr21@cornell.edu> wrote: > Fellow poddlings..... > > I love cheese and with the recent cheese talk, I > thought folks might > be interested in this. I get a recipe a day via > e-mail and this > looked interesting. I have not tried it so be your > own judge. It > appears obvious that certain ingredients will need > to be tweaked but > the basic premise sounds promising...... > > > Marinated Mozzarella > > This cheese makes a great addition to your holiday > buffet. > Fresh mozzarella is available at large supermarkets > and > specialty food stores. > > Serves 4 > > 1 tablespoon Basil, fresh, chopped > 1/2 teaspoon Garlic, minced > 1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes > 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt > 1/8 teaspoon Pepper > 1/2 cup Olive oil > 12 ounces Fresh mozzarella > > Whisk together the basil, garlic, pepper flakes, > salt, > pepper and oil. Cut the cheese into three or four > large > slices. Place these in the marinade. Place in the > refrigerator overnight. Serve with French-style > bread. > ====================================== > > Linda > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com