Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella ... Oh My!

I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. It's packed full of flavor and healty, too. Here are three great recipes that make awesome use of these ingredients.

Caprese Salad

Sliced Tomoatoes

Sliced Mozzarella

Basil Leaves

Salt & Pepper

Balsamic drizzle

Slice tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the sliced mozzarella on top, then add the basil. Drizzle with balsamic. Delicicous. Some people also drizzle with olive oil, but I don't think it's necessary.

Italian Grilled Cheese

2 Wheat Bread slices

Butter

Sliced Tomoatoes

Sliced Mozzarella

Basil Leaves

Salt & Pepper

Heat skillet or panini press. Butter one side of each bread slice, place tomatoes on unbuttered side and add salt & pepper. Top with mozzarella, basil, and other slice of bread. Cook over medium heat until cheese is melted and bread is toasted. Optional: dip sandwich in warm marinara sauce.

Margherita Pizza

Here are a few recipes to choose from, each is a little different with it's own twist. For my favorite, you must visit La Grande Orange in Phoenix! 

Pizza 1

Pizza 2

Pizza 3