Story of the Dish This baked egg dish takes the flavor structure of Campania — tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive oil — and uses it as a foundation for eggs. It is not meant to imitate pizza or shakshuka. The Italian character comes from ingredient quality and from keeping the tomato sauce clean, bright, and lightly reduced rather than heavily spiced. San Marzano tomatoes provide sweetness and acidity, mozzarella di bufala adds milky richness, and basil gives the perfum

Carnaroli saffron risotto croquettes with Parmigiano Reggiano, butter, and a molten mozzarella center, fried until crisp and golden.

Mozzarella in Carrozza, Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches Story of the Dish Region: Campania Traditional area: Napoli and Campania Course: Antipasto Serves: 6 Yield: 12 pieces Mozzarella in Carrozza is one of the great fried preparations of Campanian cuisine. At its heart, the dish is beautifully simple: mozzarella enclosed between slices of bread, sealed, coated, and fried until the exterior becomes deeply golden and crisp while the cheese inside melts completely. The name literal