165 and with fresh mozzarella and pine nuts Recipes

prosciutto, ripe, fresh figs , halved verticall, fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, handful of pine nuts, toasted, sea salt and pepper

baby spinach leaves (about 10 cups packed), garlic cloves, peeled, grated lemon peel, dried crushed red pepper, fresh arugula leaves, divided (about 5 oz), pine nuts, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese, ground beef (20% fat), salt, ground black pepper, hamburger buns , split horizontally, thick slices fresh mozzarella cheese, beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds

asparagus , stems peeled if tough, salt, penne pasta, fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes, scallion , about a dozen, sliced into thin rounds (or green onions), dozen ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in half (to let them drain for about 20 minutes in a colander, to let them give up their juices), extra virgin olive oil, lemon , juice and zest of, pine nuts, lightly toasted, fresh basil leaf, chopped (about a large handful)

dry pasta (penne, fusilli or bow-tie work best), fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, pesto sauce, olive oil, very finely grated parmesan cheese, pine nuts

chicken tenders, cooked (i grilled my on a charcoal grilled, this seemed to really enhance the flavor, but is not necessary b), cooked rice, diced tomatoes (canned or fresh ), chopped pine nuts, chopped onion, italian dressing, fresh mozzarella cheese, olive oil

vine ripened tomatoes , about 1 lb, mozzarella cheese, preferably fresh,sliced 1/4 inch thick, fresh ground black pepper, basil or mint or parsley sprig, garlic, coarsely chopped, fresh basil leaf, fresh italian parsley, fresh mint leaves, toasted pine nuts, cooled, freshly grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar , to taste, salt & freshly ground black pepper

flour tortillas, mozzarella cheese (grated or sliced, fresh is best ), tomatoes , cut into 1/4-in thick slices, kosher salt (plus), kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh basil , leaves picked, pine nuts, toasted, extra virgin olive oil

red bell pepper, quartered, yellow bell pepper, quartered, eggplants (about 1/2-lb total), sliced diagonally 1/4inch thick, olive oil for brushing vegetables and bread, italian bread , halved horizontally with serrated knife, pesto, diced mozzarella cheese (about 1/4 lb), shredded fresh basil leaves for garnish, fresh basil leaves, pine nuts or chopped walnuts, toasted lightly and cooled, garlic clove, chopped, freshly grated parmesan cheese, olive oil

olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic clove, minced, fresh chives, chopped to yield 1/4 cup, bocconcini mozzarella cheese, at room temperature, halved to yield 2 cups, pine nuts, toasted (1/3 cup), capers, drained and chopped, fresh italian parsley, minced to yield 1/4 cup, fresh basil leaf, chopped to yield 1/2 cup, fresh cherry tomatoes, halved to yield 2 cups, farfalle pasta , fusilli

ripe plum tomato, seeded and halved, mozzarella cheese (can also use shredded ), sliced julienned fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar or 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, garlic, minced, dried red pepper flakes, salt & pepper, to taste, fusilli or 12 oz rotelle pasta, pine nuts, toasted, fresh basil leaf, for garnish

french baguette , cut into thin slices, olive oil, garlic cloves, quartered, mozzarella cheese, sliced very thin, sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), garlic cloves, big basil leaves, olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese, basil leaves, pine nuts (or blanched almonds), freshly grated parmesan cheese, oil (about)

marinated artichoke hearts, rotini pasta, cooked, roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into strips, smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, may use smoked gouda or cheddar cheese instead, baby spinach leaves (about 1-1/2 cups), a 4 oz can chopped green chilies, drained, mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese, pine nuts, toasted, garlic clove, minced, black pepper, may garnish with tomato wedges, or baby spinach leaves, chopped fresh green onions

homemade-style white bread, fresh mozzarella cheese , cut into 12 thin slices, basil leaves, rinsed and dried, prosciutto, thinly sliced, eggs, lightly beaten, milk, dried breadcrumbs, pine nuts, finely chopped, olive oil (or more ), salt and pepper

pancetta, thinly sliced, olive oil, garlic, finely chopped, thyme, savoy cabbage, halved and finely sliced, parmesan cheese, grated, farfalle pasta, salt & freshly ground black pepper, buffalo mozzarella, diced into 1 inch pieces, toasted pine nuts

red onion, ground beef, dried tomato and arugula pesto, or to taste, mozzarella , cut into 6 slices, olive oil for brushing onion, hamburger buns, grilled lightly if desired, arugula, washed well and spun dry, drained bottled dried tomatoes packed in oil, olive oil, freshly grated parmesan, pine nuts, toasted golden and cooled, garlic clove, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 tsp salt, a pinch sugar

instant polenta, lt vegtable or chicken stock, grated parmesan cheese ( i love pecorino with it - a nice mix), fresh mozzarella, sliced, salami, black olives, pitted, mixed cocktail tomatoes (or quarter salad tomatoes), salt, gound pepper, pine nuts , toasted (optional - i never leave it out)

chopped tomatoes, red wine vinegar, tomato ketchup, tomato puree, olive oil, fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, pistachios, crushed garlic cloves, olive oil, parmesan cheese or 1 tbsp castelli cheese, portabella mushrooms, olive oil, fresh oregano, cm discs mozzarella cheese, plain flour, eggs, beaten, breadcrumbs, beef tomatoes, blanched and sliced

lasagna noodles, uncooked, ricotta cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, coarsely ground pepper, sun-dried tomatoes in oil, undrained, chopped fresh basil, pine nuts, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, ground beef, spaghetti sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, divided