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   I was given some fresh mozzarella cheese and have no idea how to use it - it is little balls of cheese in liquid. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.

   Posted 2 years ago by KarenCentennial #

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   How about in a casserole? Don't ask me for a recipe..hahaha...Jeff does the cooking in this kitchen. How about on french bread with pizza sauce with pepperoni or a mix of other cheeses for a meatless pizza? I think you just drain the liquid off though and use it like any other cheese. =D

   Posted 2 years ago by Karenopa #

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   Thanks, Karenopa. Lasagna was my first thought, but I have never had cheese in this shape and in liquid either, so I don't know what kind of prep it would take to use it. Richard only cooks when it's on the grill - you're so lucky!

   Posted 2 years ago by KarenCentennial #

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   Slice the fresh mozzarella into slices, then mix with fresh basil leaves, chopped fresh tomatoes, and a drizzle of olive oil; serve on crostini (toasted slices of Italian bread) or just plain toast.

   Posted 2 years ago by Vicki #

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   Karen--it's heavenly to just slice it thinly along with some sliced tomatoes and avocado. Drizzle with either some balsamic vinegar or Italian dressing and it's really good. It's also good sliced thinly and eaten 'as is'. :)

   Posted 2 years ago by FondaHonda #

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   YUM - Vicki and FH - those both sound really good - will try this weekend. Thanks.

   Posted 2 years ago by KarenCentennial #

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   Ooh, I forget what those are called, but Mike makes the most insanely great penne pasta salad with them. Basically, you start by letting several smashed or chopped garlic cloves marinate in some good olive oil, then add chopped tomatoes, basil, and the mozzarella (he usually cuts the pieces in half). Boil a box of penne pasta, drain, dump it in the bowl with the other ingredients and give it all a good stir. The recipe actually calls for fishing out the garlic after the dish is put together, but we always leave it in; why waste good garlic. It's even better the next day, although it can get very garlicky if you're not careful.

   Can you tell I love this recipe? :)

   Posted 2 years ago by Kilroy #

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   Kilroy - that sounds really good! I'll need to get more mozzarella cheese, I think!

   Posted 2 years ago by KarenCentennial #

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