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 [...]
categories: cheese, mozzarella
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 [...]
categories: caprese, caprese salad, mozzarella, roasted tomato caprese salad, salad, tomato
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 [...]
categories: basil, basil pesto, mozzarella, pesto