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Italy in verrines
Description
When dear friends come over for lunch, I like to take the time to pay attention to the details. In our house – and especially in my husband's – aperitifs have a special place. Among my classic must-haves, these little Italian-inspired verrines always make an impression: a mix of colours, textures and flavours that evokes summer, even in the middle of winter. What do I like most about them? They can be prepared a day or two in advance. Just take them out of the fridge a few minutes before your guests arrive. Handy, isn't it?
Ingredients
Instructions
- TRADITIONAL METHOD
Preparation
1. Prepare the tomatoes
Cut the fresh tomatoes into quarters, remove the seeds, then chop them into small cubes.
2. Blend the sun-dried tomatoes.
Purée the dried tomatoes using a small food processor, then mix them with the diced fresh tomatoes.
3. Cut the mozzarella
Finely slice the mozzarella. Using a cookie cutter or a small upturned glass, cut out circles that fit the diameter of your verrines.
4. Assemble the verrines
Alternate layers in each glass: a layer of tapenade, a layer of the fresh/dried tomato mixture, a slice of mozzarella, then a spoonful of pistou.
5. Keep refrigerated
Cover and place in the refrigerator until 10 minutes before serving.
THERMOMIX® METHOD.
