10 ciliegine Recipes

vinaigrette, white balsamic vinegar, garlic clove, mashed, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, olives, whole kalamata olives, whole greek black olives, garlic stuffed olives, artichoke bottoms, ciliegine mozzarella, cut into chunks

tri-color rotini pasta, italian salami, finely diced, green bell pepper, sliced, red bell pepper, sliced, red onion, chopped, italian-style salad dressing, sliced black olives, fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine), dry italian-style salad dressing mix , or to taste, shredded parmesan cheese

balsamic vinegar, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella (recommended : ciliegine), fresh basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil , as needed, salt and freshly cracked black pepper, eros pista or fresh hungarian paprika (recommended: univer), optional, special equipment : 4 (18-inch) metal skewers

grape or cherry tomatoes, halved, fresh basil leaves, ciliegine,* drained and patted dry, halved, chopped pitted kalamata olives, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, crushed red pepper, minced fresh oregano or marjoram leaves, salt, kosher salt , for garnishing, note: ciliegine are cherry-sized balls of fresh mozzarella , available at upscale cheese markets and some gourmet grocery stores. if these are unavailable in your area, simply substitute 1-inch cubes of fresh mozzarella.

fresh mozzarella cheese (ciliegine size), tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, chopped fresh basil, garlic clove, finely minced, salt, fresh ground black pepper

butter, for greasing the pans, kosher salt, spaghetti (about 8 oz), spinach leaves, finely chopped, grated parmesan, extra-virgin olive oil, grated parmesan, whole milk, kosher salt, egg, olive oil, for drizzling, marinara sauce, warmed, fresh mozzarella balls , such as ciliegine or bocconcini, special equipment : four 4-inch-diameter springform pans

whole wheat penne, onion, thinly sliced, baby spinach (washed and drained ), carrots, shredded, seedless cucumber, lightly peeled & diced, fresh ciliegine mozzarella cheese, drained and cut in half, tomatoes, cut in half, roasted red peppers packed in oil, chopped drained and reserve oil, garlic , roasted and cooled (directions below), chopped roasted red pepper, fresh lemons (juice of), balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh basil leaf, sea salt, fresh ground cracked pepper, red pepper flakes, honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, roasted hot pepper oil

extra-virgin olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic, finely chopped, percent lean ground beef, crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, cooked cold spaghetti (about 6 oz uncooked ), eggs, beaten, cherry-size mozzarella (bocconcini or ciliegine), drained, grated parmesan cheese, basil leaves , torn