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easy caprese

easy caprese
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    pattycake's Notes: This is a great way to make caprese that is 'finger food' - it also holds up well at potluck events and is great for vegetarians. Nice thing about this is that you can be as fancy or as basic...

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1 lg bunch fresh basil Ask a question about this ingredient

1 pint mozzarella in water Ask a question about this ingredient

1 container grape tomatoes Ask a question about this ingredient

3 tablespoons EVOO Ask a question about this ingredient

3 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

1 handful toothpicks Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Soak toothpicks in balsamic vinegar

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  2. Rinse tomatoes, either keep whole or slice in half

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  3. Drain Mozzarella, either keep whole or slice in half

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  4. pluck whole leaves off basil stems

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  5. thread tomato, cheese and basil, alternating, on toothpicks. keep enough room at one end to be able to hold the toothpick.

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  6. drizzle extra virgin olive oil on finished skewers.

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1 Comment on easy caprese

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I like your idea of soaking the toothpicks in balsamic vinegar.

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