Caprese with Almond Ricotta

First, let’s get this pronunciation down, because you’re saying it wrong: “CA-PRAY-ZAY.” Great. Moving on, I must tell you that the tomatoes are the most important element. So, if it’s just not the right season and you can’t find big, juicy, just-off-the-vine ’matos, then don’t bother. Now that those things are cleared up, let’s get CA-RAY-ZAY. Fresh basil, sweet balsamic reduction, olive oil, and salt make for the simplest but most sublime summer salad. Traditionally, mozzarella is the che