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Caprese Panini

It is no accident – there isn’t much to this panini – and I wouldn’t have it any other way.  Just delicate, distinct, delicious flavors.  Flavors that bring comfort, warmth, happiness.  For me, perfection is defined in a meeting of the Italian trinity – mozzarella, tomato, basil.  The truest form of individual ingredients playing the part that nature intended, shining …

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Caprese Toasts

I think it is important to have a go-to item for entertaining.  Something that is easy, quick, and 99.9% of people will enjoy.  One of my favorite meals is a caprese salad.  It consists of ingredients that are staples in Italian cooking and which are all part of my pantry standards list: tomato, basil, mozzarella cheese, extra virgin olive oil …