
Bright, tomato-forward topping piled on crisp, olive-oil–kissed toasts—simple ingredients transformed by a short maceration and quick broil. Fresh basil and a squeeze of lemon lift the tomatoes into a light, vibrant bite.
2 cup tomatoes, finely diced
3 clove garlic, divided; 1 clove minced, 2 cloves halved
1 tbsp basil, chiffonade
5 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper, freshly ground
1 tbsp lemon, juiced
1 baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

Crisp, golden pastry tubes filled with a cool, sweet ricotta cream studded with chocolate and brightened with citrus and cinnamon—textural contrast in every bite.

Crisp, golden rice fritters with molten mozzarella at their center—the interior stretches like a phone cord when you pull them apart. A savory tomato-scented risotto is chilled, shaped around cheese, breaded and deep-fried for irresistible contrast of texture.

Slices of gently poached veal are chilled, then dressed in a silky tuna–capers emulsion for a cool, savory dish that balances rich meat with briny, lemon-bright flavors. Serve thinly sliced for an elegant make-ahead antipasto or light main.