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Santa Claus is coming to town… on a chopping board!

Digital creator Sine Siemkowicz teaches her followers how to make a Smiling Santa Caprese

When it comes to hosting Christmas parties, the key is to whip up dishes that are not only fun and quick,and if they have an element of being healthy then you get big Christmas cake points! Stepping into the festive spirit, digital creator Sine Siemkowicz presents the Smiling Santa Caprese — a culinary delight that’s as enjoyable to create as it is tempting to devour.

For this delightful recipe — which involves no conventional cooking at all — all you need is mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, olives, ham, olive oil, balsamic glaze, a sprinkle of sea salt, and a cookie cutter! The magic lies in the presentation and with minimal work you can add festive cheer and some health-conscious options, plus Santa's face, to your festive spread. Worried about the leftover scraps? Fear not! They effortlessly transform into a scrumptious salad!

— Urvashi Bhattacharya 

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