mozzarella Archives - Honest Cooking

Heirloom Tomato Margherita Pizza

Margherita pizza is my favorite classic pie. The sauce and cheese are key to success. Sliced heirloom tomatoes add a fresh, summertime touch.

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

It’s about time to learn how to make your very own homemade mozzarella sticks. They’re loaded with cheese, coated in panko and shallow pan-fried to golden deliciousness.

Sicilian Mozzarella and Ricotta Tart

This Sicilian mozzarella and ricotta tart is a super simple, but delicious, brunch dish.

Skillet Chicken with Tomato and Mozzarella

A simple one pan dish with bold flavor from garlic, oregano and plenty of cheese.

Fresh Mozzarella with Roasted Tomatoes

Fresh Mozzarella with Roasted Tomatoes drizzled with a little olive oil, and served with a big loaf of crusty bread. That’s all you need for an amazing meal

The Roman dish, checca, is a traditional sauce or salad that is perfect served over pasta or bruschetta. With fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and Caciotta romana cheese, it is a bright burst of flavor.

Melon and Mozzarella Salad

Ball a juicy melon, add herbs, mozzarella and head outside to devour the fruit salad with a glass of cool white wine in hand.

Mozzarella and Balsamic Roasted Strawberry Pizza

Sweet and vinegary balsamic roasted strawberries replace classic tomatoes on a mozzarella pizza. Try the berries served with ricotta as an appetizer, too.

Caprese-Inspired Burgers

Start dreaming of summer grilling and tomatoes with this innovative burger complete with a balsamic sauce and the addition of Italian sausage.

Italian Treasures: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Burrata from Puglia

Mixed with cream, burrata cheese bound in pouches was originally a “poor” food using mozzarella scraps. Learn the process of making the buttery bite.

Smoked Mozzarella Frittata with Spring Arugula

Frittata is a versatile dish that works with many ingredients anytime of day. Try this with mozzarella, arugula and sweet potatoes for tons of flavor.

Chicken Caprese Toast

Loaded with roast chicken, olives, radishes, avocado, tomatoes and more, this open-faced toast is warmed with mozzarella for a quick meal packed with flavor.

Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Artichokes and Heirloom Beans

A simple salad with flavorful beans, a zesty dressing, and creamy mozzarella. Artichokes bring this salad to the same flavor profile as delicious antipasto.

Hearty Lentil Bolognese with Buffalo Mozzarella

A hearty bolognese goes vegetarian when meat is substitute for lentils. Top with a creamy buffalo mozzarella for a mouthwatering meal.

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Mozzarella stuffed meatballs are a delectable dish. Crispy cooked meatballs with melty cheese inside. What’s not to love?

Gooey Baked Meat and Cheese Sandwich

A great sandwich for game day, brunch, lunch or a weeknight dinner! This sandwich that is cheesy and delicious right out of the oven.

Mozzarella, Radicchio and Tropea Red Onion Panino

Semolina bread is stacked with buffalo mozzarella, crisp radicchio, olive oil, and red onion from Tropea to make a panino with flavors of southern Italy.

Stone Fruit and Mozzarella Di Buffala Salad

This is a perfect summer salad using ripe stone fruit in the market right now. It is so simple, you can’t mess it up, just be sure to use the best farmer’s market peaches.

Homemade Baked Mozzarella Sticks

Full of melty cheese and packed with flavor, these baked mozzarella cheese sticks are less greasy than the fried version, but still satisfy your cravings.

Arugula Salad with Figs, Buffalo Mozzarella, and Parma Ham

Fresh arugula, figs, salty parma ham, and creamy mozzarella are drizzled with honey for a flavorful salad staple.

Mushroom and Eggplant Shakshuka

A quick dinner or brunch with hearty veggies and a luscious tomato sauce that can be made ahead.

Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella Salad by Chef David Moore of Gallery Restaurant, NC

Ripe Heirloom Tomatoes from North Carolina are best in Chef David Moore’s delicious Gallery Restaurant, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Grilled Brussels Sprouts, Salami, and Smoked Mozzarella

Grilled sprouts with spiced salami and pine nuts make for an earthy dish outside the kitchen. Drizzle with balsamic with mozzarella for a summer salad.

An EGG For Every Occasion — Crustless Broccoli-Mozzarella Quiches

Make a filling breakfast with individual skillet quiches. The insides are steaming with gooey cheese, broccoli, and creamy eggs.

Grilled Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Ramp Pesto Sandwiches

Perfect for spring, grilled sandwiches with ramp pesto, mozzarella, and thin prosciutto. Feature the garlic-y onions between crusty bread while you can.

Roasted Tomato Caprese Grilled Cheese

Roasted Tomato Caprese Grilled Cheese with Balsamic Glaze.

Baked Aubergine and Mozzarella

International baked aubergine with mozzarella and arabic spices.

Holiday Entertaining – Caprese and Pesto Phyllo Cups

Phyllo dough is a great way to create excellent simple holiday entertaining recipes in no time.

Macaroni and Cheese Carbonara

This fusion of a classic Italian dish and a nostalgic American favorite can be served as either a main course or a side dish.

Apple and Mozzarella Bruschetta

This summer favorite gets a Fall twist by replacing juicy tomatoes with tart green apples and citrusy lime.

Braised Beef Braciole Stuffed with Basil and Mozzarella

The traditional dish uses small roulades of beef round, but this recipe uses a whole flank steak because it is easier to stuff and roll one large cut of meat.