Marinated Mozzarella Eyeballs

Combine olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper, and bay leaf in a small skillet; heat over medium until sizzling, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and let continue to sizzle until garlic softens, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

Pour cooled oil mixture into a large bowl and whisk together with sundried tomatoes, vinegar, parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, lemon peel, and pepper. Add mozzarella balls and toss to coat. Let sit for at least 8 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.

Working one green olive at a time, slice 4 rounded edges off of each. Punch a hole in the center of each olive circle using a plastic straw (these will be the irises). Set aside. Open up and flatten each black olive; punch out holes using the same straw (these will be the pupils). Place one black olive pupil in the hole of each green olive iris. Place one olive set on each mozzarella ball. Serve with crackers and baguette.