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Caprese Recipe

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Apr 14 2026

15m

Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Caprese in just 15m. cookstown heirloom tomato, stracciatella, basil, herb oil

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Preparation

Preparation

1. Prepare the Tomatoes

Wash the Cookstown heirloom tomatoes thoroughly. Slice them into thick rounds and arrange them on a serving platter.

2. Add Stracciatella

Spoon the stracciatella cheese evenly over the sliced tomatoes.

3. Add Basil and Season

Tear the fresh basil leaves and scatter them on top of the tomatoes and cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

4. Drizzle with Herb Oil

In a small bowl, mix olive oil with any additional herbs you like (such as oregano or thyme). Drizzle this herb oil over the assembled dish.

5. Serve

Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or side dish.

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