Caprese Skewers with Balsamic-Zero Sugar Cola Reduction
These colorful caprese skewers put a bold spin on the Italian classic. Marinated mozzarella balls are paired with sweet heirloom tomatoes and finished with a glossy balsamic and zero sugar cola reduction that adds subtle caramel notes to the fresh ingredients. It’s an easy make-ahead appetizer ideal for entertaining, whether served at a casual backyard gathering or as part of an elegant cocktail spread.
Pizza-Stuffed Latkes
Pizza meets potato in these extra-hearty latkes. The base sticks close to tradition — grated potatoes and onion — and they’re bound with a little flour to help seal in the filling, though matzo meal works too if you prefer. Each one hides a layer of gooey mozzarella and a swipe of thick pizza sauce in the center. Finish them with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan and serve with warm sauce for dipping — you get all the crispy edges latkes are famous for with a cheesy, saucy surprise inside. They’re bigger and thicker than typical latkes, so they need a bit more time in the pan and eat more like a full portion than a side or snack.
Air Fryer Kimchi Rice Balls (Kimchi Jumeokbap)
A kimchi rice ball stuffed with mozzarella cheese is a flavorful snack that blends spicy and salty depth with comforting cheesy richness. Known as jumeokbap in Korean, this snack is typically round, although here we use a Japanese-style onigiri mold to form triangular treats; you can also hand-form the rice into balls if you prefer. Warm short-grain rice is mixed with chopped kimchi, fish sauce and a touch of gochujang for heat, then shaped around a core of gooey mozzarella. The formed rice balls cook quickly in an air fryer to lightly crisp the outside while melting the cheese inside. Biting into one reveals a melty rich center that balances the tang and spice of the kimchi. It’s savory, satisfying and perfect as a rice treat to make and enjoy at home.
