This is a variant of tomato-mozzarella salad with an eggplant dressing.I made it as a side dish on a barbecue during the world championship of football when Italy played. The italian colors (Green - White - Red) are present while we were screaming: Forza Azzurri :-)

Don’t ask me why, but I have gotten it into my head that I should call this Torta della Santa Maria (St. Mary’s Cake). It’s my own creation, and I’m not Italian and I don’t have any clue as to what St. Mary would have to do with it. And I even think of it as more of a pie than a cake! But, Torta della Santa Maria it will be.What’s fun about this recipe is that you take an off the shelf mix (good in its own right!) and make it something extraordinary both in appearance and in taste. I think it is an elegant combination of the tastes of raspberries, almonds and orange.At a church breakfast one morning someone told me that she thought my tart had come from a bakery and that it was the best thing she had ever eaten. Seriously. I was truly humbled. Please try it and let me know how yours turns out

I made breakfast this morning. It was great!

Delicious And Quick Italian Appetizer

A new spin on classic caprese.

This can be an appetizer by itself, or it can be a main paired with a salad.

I had a bunch of ingredients I needed to use up, so I tweaked my carbonara recipe.

A Mexican twist on an Italian classic: avocado adds a touch of sweetness that goes quite well with the Balsamic vinegar! An instant favorite at home!#12plates

Caprese Orzo Salad is a vibrant summer pasta salad featuring juicy tomatoes, creamy balls of mozzarella, and ribbons of fresh basil, all topped off with a flavorful balsamic vinaigrette!