Tag: Mozzarella

  • Cantaloupe, Mozzarella & Balsamic

    Cantaloupe, Mozzarella & Balsamic

    This 3-ingredient side is a riff on a dish we had in Italy several years ago. While we were there, we ate our weight in prosciutto e melone, which was often served with the prettiest fresh mozzarella. (It’s a wonder we came back.) In my version, creamy mozzarella pairs perfectly with reduced balsamic vinegar. Both…

  • Fast Food: Grilled Chicken Salad with Nectarines & Fresh Corn

    Fast Food: Grilled Chicken Salad with Nectarines & Fresh Corn

    Does anyone else feel like their hot dog/brownie/ice cream intake is off the charts lately? No, just me? Hmm. Well, if like our family, you’re in need of a recharge, I’d like to suggest a market fresh salad full of sweet nectarines, creamy fresh mozzarella and peppery arugula. Salads are the original fast food, which…

  • Pasta Bake

    The second recipe from my kitchen clean out, a pasta bake, is not the most original, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t delicious. Tomatoes and onion form the basis of a simple sauce, while melted mozzarella and parmesan create a cheesy bubbling crust.