Crispy Caprese Salad

Usually when you make a caprese salad, you pull mozzarella out of the fridge and slice it up cold. And cold mozzarella is not the best way to serve it. It also lacks texture. Breading and frying the mozzarella warms it back up, brings the milkiness back and makes it resemble more of a just made mozzarella, and the breading adds a flavor texture that make this variation of caprese worth a shot.

Caprese Salad

The best tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella you can find sprinkled with salt and pepper, drizzled with good olive oil. This version is best without balsamic vinegar.

Caprese Salad (Insalata Caprese)

In this Classic Caprese Salad, ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil come together for a summertime appetizer that's as easy to make as it is delicious.

Caprese Salad

A better Caprese Salad: toss with garlic-herb vinaigrette, then drizzle with balsamic glaze for the signature finish. Looks great, tastes even better!

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Mozzarella in Carrozza, the grilled cheese only Italians eat

Marinated Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, and Basil Salad

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil are a classic combination, but sometimes the dish can be very bland. Here, cherry-sized mozzarella balls (ciliegine) are marinated in extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, salt and pepper, and tossed with sweet cherry tomatoes and golden balsamic vinegar. Nothing bland about that.

Caprese flatbread

Learn how to make flatbread at home and turn it into a simple, but tasty, sandwich with buffalo mozzarella, tomato and basil.

Crostini With Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Burrata and Chive Oil

The building blocks of a classic Caprese salad are re-imagined in these summery toasts. First, cherry tomatoes are blistered in a skillet until bursting with juice. Then creamier burrata takes the place of the more standard mozzarella. And in place of basil leaves, a quick and easy chive oil adds an herbal accent. The result makes for a great snack or light meal.

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes With Bacon, Parmesan, and Parsley

Juicy cherry tomatoes are packed full of smoky, crunchy bacon, salty Parmesan cheese, creamy mayo, and a sprinkling of bright, fresh parsley for a simple, crowd-pleasing hors d'oeuvre.

Fresh Summer Tomato Bruschetta

These classic Italian tomato-topped toasts should be made only when tomatoes are at the peak of their season; the rest of the year, it's better to try my awesome oven-roasted recipe using canned tomatoes. The secret to this version is to use a mix of ripe heirloom varieties, and rub the garlic on the toasts instead of folding it into the tomatoes for a more even and less harsh garlic flavor.