The score·Named
Caprese on the counter
No stove. Just what the tomatoes will give you.
First tomatoes that actually smelled like tomatoes.
First tomatoes that actually smelled like tomatoes. We ate at the counter. No plates, then plates.
weeknight·about 15 minutes·first sat with this Sunday, June 21
About this much
Adjust until it feels right.
- Tomatoes that smell like tomatoes — skip it if they don't
- Mozzarella, torn, not sliced if you can help it
- Basil, a handful
- Olive oil, the good one
- Salt flakes, if you have them
Play it
A suggestion, not a command.
- 01Slice the tomatoes thick. Salt them and wait a minute.
- 02Tear the cheese. Stack, don't arrange.
- 03Basil in last so it does not wilt from your planning.
- 04Oil until it looks generous. Stop before it looks wet.
- 05Eat standing at the counter if you want. That still counts.