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Leslie Orlandini is a chef and an accomplished food stylist in print and television. She has been nominated for both James Beard and Emmy awards and is a veteran of thousands of cooking shows and segments. You can learn more about her through her website: http://leslieorlandini.com/

Mozzarella Panini with Pressed Apricot & Pickled Red Onion

Mozzarella Panini with Pressed Apricot & Pickled Red Onion


Sweet Spanish pan de orejon (apricot-almond cake) and tangy pickled red onion cut through the cheese’s creamy richness in this mozzarella panini

Grilled Herb & Onion Flatbread with Mozzarella, Grilled Carrots, Braised Radishes, & Dandelion Salad

Grilled Herb & Onion Flatbread with Mozzarella, Grilled Carrots, Braised Radishes, & Dandelion Salad


Warm flatbread, fresh off the grill, makes a great lunch when topped with garden-fresh veggies and softly torn mozzarella

Fresh mozzarella stacked into towers with slices of plum and kumato tomato and golden beet and drizzled with herb vinaigrette

Fresh Mozzarella, Plum, & Kumato Stacks with Lemon-Herb Drizzle


Artful plating and dramatic colors sing in this dish, thanks to fresh mozzarella, red tomatoes, golden beets, and purple plums

Mozzarella-Stuffed Arepas with Sherry-Mango Slaw

Mozzarella-Stuffed Arepas with Sherry-Mango Slaw


Our take on arepas (Venezuelan and Colombian corn fritters) makes the most of mozzarella’s ooey-gooey side

Creamy bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls), pickled sour cherries, herbacious basil, and salty prosciutto alternated on bamboo skewers

Bocconcini & Pickled Cherry Skewers


Bite-size bocconcini (mozzarella balls) and quick-pickled cherries on single-serve skewers make perfect hors d’oeuvres to serve with cocktails

One Cheese, Five Ways: Mozz to the Max


As the weather warms, these mozzrella recipes will help you keep your cool by using the grill or skipping heat altogether.

Beet Pizza with Feta & Spicy Microgreens


Zippy goat’s milk feta elevates the classic combination of beets and chèvre

Fingerling Potato & Baby Kale Pizza with Chèvre


Tender potatoes add buttery richness to this pizza topped with garlicky kale and tangy chèvre

Shaved Asparagus Pizza with Roquefort, Eggs, & Pecorino

Shaved Asparagus Pizza with Roquefort, Eggs, & Pecorino


Crisp asparagus and silky eggs pair beautifully with two iconic sheep’s milk cheeses

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