Fresh Mozzarella

Makes 1 pound of fresh mozzarella
Ingredients

1 pound cheese curds
4 quarts (16 cups) water
¼ cup salt
Directions

In a large saucepot over high heat, bring water to a boil. Meanwhile, cut cheese curds in small pieces and add into hot water. Melt slowly until it softens and then pull large mass of curds into small [...]

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Fresh Mozzarella and Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients

For roasted tomatoes
8 plum tomatoes, cut in half and seeds removed
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed
2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
For salad
1 pound fresh mozzarella, ¼-inch thick slices
Basil pesto, for drizzling
Maldon salt
Freshly ground pepper

Directions

For roasted tomatoes
Preheat oven to 200°F. In a large bowl, combine all [...]

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Grilled Fresh Mozzarella Cheese with Basil Pesto

Serves 4
Ingredients

8 slices of country white bread
Basil pesto, recipe follows
8 slices of homemade mozzarella, sliced in 3” rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions

To assemble sandwich, smear insides of bread slices with pesto. Arrange a layer of mozzarella slices over the top and then place another piece of bread on top to make the sandwich. In a [...]

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