This is a variation on the shish kebab theme. Any hard or semi-hard homemade sausage works well in this recipe, so tailor it what you have on hand or have a taste for.

• ½ pound cured sausage cut into half – inch cubes.
• ½ pound Swiss or mozzarella cheese cut into half- inch cubes
• ½ stick butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1teaspoon paprika
• Dash of cayenne
• Toothpicks (approximately 20)

1. Alternate cubes of sausage and cheese on the toothpicks. About two of each should do it depending on the length of your toothpicks.
2. Melt the butter in a medium- sized skillet and add the lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne.
3. Sauté the skewer gently until the cheese get soft but does not melt. Serve warm on a heated platter.

Serves 8-10.