Pizza is a universal food. Originally confined to Italian neighborhoods, pizza has now become mainstream. Travel anywhere in the world and you will be able to find some type of pizza. As noted bread baker Peter Reinhart explained to me: “Pizza is the perfect flavor delivery system.” Pizza is the ultimate comfort food. With a [...]

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Olive Garden Tomato and Mozzarella Caprese Source: Greg Schweizer, director of culinary development, Olive Garden 1 pound vine-ripened tomatoes sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 fluid ounce balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves 12 ounces fresh whole milk mozzarella or buffalo mozzarella 1 sprinkle dry oregano leaves Sea salt or kosher salt to taste Fresh [...]

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Grilled Eggplant and Mozzarella 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slicesSalt1/2 cup olive oil3 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 teaspoon dried oreganoSalt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste6 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced Sprinkle both sides of the eggplant slices lightly with salt and place between layers of paper towels. Let [...]

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Mozzarella Chicken Breasts 5 de-boned chicken breasts1 can cream of chicken soup mixed with 1/3 cup water2 cups stuffing1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted5 slices mozzarella cheese Place breasts on the bottom of a baking pan. Place a cheese slice on each breast. Cover with the soup mixture and sprinkle buttered packaged stuffing (such as [...]

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Mozzarella Sticks 1 pound mozzarella sticks (string cheese) or brick mozzarella2 eggs, beaten1/4 cup water1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon Italian seasoning2/3 cup flour1/3 cup cornstarchVegetable oil (for deep frying) If using brick-form mozzarella, cut the cheese into finger-size sticks. Beat the eggs with water and set aside. Mix bread crumbs, [...]

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Deep Fried Mozzarella Vegetable oil1 thick slice mozzarella cheese per serving1 egg, beaten with a little water or milkFlourSeasoned bread crumbsPrepared tomato or marinara sauceParsley (optional) Pour oil into a heavy skillet about 1/2 inch deep and heat. Dip thick cheese slice into flour, then egg mixture, then bread crumbs. Carefully place prepared cheese slices [...]

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Mozzarella Sticks 1 pound mozzarella sticks (string cheese) or brick mozzarella2 eggs, beaten1/4 cup water1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon Italian seasoning2/3 cup flour1/3 cup cornstarchVegetable oil (for deep frying) If using brick-form mozzarella, cut the cheese into finger-size sticks. Beat the eggs with water and set aside. Mix bread crumbs, [...]

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Scrambled Mozzarella Eggs 6 extra large eggs1/3 cup milk1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 pound mozzarella cheese, coarsely shredded Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put butter in a 9-inch round metal cake pan in the oven just long enough to melt but not brown; remove and swirl butter to coat bottom and sides of pan. [...]

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Mozzarella Meatloaf Posted by Marla at recipegoldmine.com 8/13/2001 10:18 am 2 eggs1 cup buttery cracker crumbs1 cup milk1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup chopped onion1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried oregano2 pounds lean ground beef8 ounces spaghetti sauce1 cup grated mozzarella cheese Combine the eggs, cracker crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, onion, salt, oregano and beef. [...]

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Classic Grilled Pepperoni, Mushroom and Mozzarella Pizza 1/4 cup cornmeal or all-purpose flour, for rolling dough 1 (4-inch) ball prepared dough, at room temperature 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup fresh or "fresh-cut" Italian-style canned tomatoes, diced 1/4 pound pepperoni, sliced thin 8 white mushrooms, sliced, sauteed if desired 1 teaspoon dried oreganoSea salt and [...]

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