Cooking class in Tuscany

Pesto Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

Why do so many caprese recipes skip the pesto? Basil is already in a traditional caprese, so stirring in basil pesto just intensifies what is already there. Mini bocconcini, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, and Greek yogurt tossed together in a bowl. That is the whole …

Strawberry Crumb Bars

Three layers, one pan. A buttery cake base on the bottom, diced strawberries mixed with sugar and flour in the middle, and a crumb streusel on top that goes in cold from the fridge. It bakes for about an hour at 350°F (177°C) until golden, …