It only contains fresh basil, olive oil, tomatoes, spices, and mozzarella. But upgrading the cheese can do wonders.

Create the perfect Margherita Pizza with a crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves ...

A roundup of our favorite recipes that use fresh mozzarella, melty low-moisture mozzarella, and burrata. Mozzarella is a perennial favorite, whether adorning pizzas, summery Caprese salads ...

For cheese, you want a fresh mozzarella, the sort that comes packed ... You’ll need about 3 quarts of hay for this recipe, and if you don’t have it on hand, you can find it at garden centers ...

Bring to a simmer while stirring. Cook at a simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in half the mozzarella. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake for 18 minutes. Top with remaining mozzarella and feta.

Mozzarella is sold in rounds about the size of a small fist. Because it has no rind it’s packed in plastic bags, surrounded by water to keep it fresh. You’re more likely to find buffalo ...

Both of these recipes call for buffalo mozzarella ... which takes the ingredients of the Italian tricolore salad – mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil – and transforms them into a hearty ...