6/6/10

Caprese

A simple, elegant appetizer that is sure to please.


Recipe- Caprese. Adapted from all recipes.

20 grape tomatoes
8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 bunch of fresh basil
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine or balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground pepper

Whisk oil and vinegar together.  Drizzle over tomatoes and cheese.  Thread tomatoes, cheese, and basil onto toothpicks (one grape tomato, one basil leaf, one 1inch cube of cheese). Season to taste.

4 comments:

  1. i love this one! it not only super tasty..its easy! and doesnt require me to cook! i'd make this for an event in a heart beat. infact, someone needs to have a gathering some i can bring this!

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  2. I was recently turned on to this delightful appetizer and I must say it's one of my favs!

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  3. I love the toothpick idea--a simple twist on a delicious classic. Now you just need to try to make your own mozzarella for an upcoming post. It makes for a fun afternoon, and the result tastes far better than anything you'd get at the supermarket.

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