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I love trying new things, and this is one of the recipes that my nephews and I enjoyed for the first time last week. It is simple to prepare. I purchased a block of Mozzarella which was used in more than one recipe.
Ingredients
1 large tomato
mozzarella
extra virgin olive oil
sea salt
pepper
basil, crushed
mint, crushed
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Rinse the tomato and cut into ¼ inch slices. Place on a plate.
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Cut the mozzarella into ¼ inch slices as well and place one on each tomato slice.
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Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the tomatoes with cheese.
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Top each with a sprinkling each of sea salt, pepper, basil and mint.
Tips
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Use fresh herbs and tomatoes from your garden to save money. The cheese does not come cheap.
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I use sea salt and pepper grinders because I can easily control the amount that I use, and because they seem to have better flavor.
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I am slowly building up my organic herb and spice collection. At this point I purchase them. When I move, I plan to grow them. I am only buying what I will use. These are so much more flavorable than the traditional herbs and spices I have purchased over the years, and they are healthier.
Serving Suggestions
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Serve with soup or stew.
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Bread sticks with cheese will go well with these.
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