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Expand24 select large sweet basil leaves Ask a question about this ingredient
24 teaspoons plain fresh chevre Ask a question about this ingredient
chopped walnuts (optional) Ask a question about this ingredient
drizzle of EVOO Ask a question about this ingredient
squeeze of fresh lemon or lime Ask a question about this ingredient
36 small cherry tomatoes Ask a question about this ingredient
Take each basil leaf and spread it with 1 tsp. of chevre.
Ask a question about this stepOptionally sprinkle a small amount of chopped walnuts on top, but these are great just plain.
Ask a question about this stepStack one basil leaf upon a second one and roll up. This will make 12 "mini cigars," if you want to stop here. If so, then put each on its own toothpick and garnish with cherry tomatoes....or continue on to the next step:
Ask a question about this stepSlice each rolled basil leaf unit into neat thirds, discarding the ends (or sampling those along the way). Put each one on a toothpick and garnish with a cherry tomato. You should have about 36 pinwheels. Keep chilled until serving time. Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon or lime before serving.
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Melissa Clark is a food columnist for the New York Times and has written over 32 cookbooks, including the recent Cook This Now.
