Italian Inspired Recipes · Zapappy Cooking

Pasta

4 servings · 59 minutes · Simple

Peak-season tomatoes remain uncooked so their fragrance and juiciness define the dish. Salting them ahead draws out a savory liquid that mingles with olive oil, garlic, basil, and hot starchy pasta water; warm pasta softens the tomatoes just enough without turning them into cooked sauce.

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Italian Almond Cake

Dessert

9 servings · 124 minutes · Simple

A simple citrus-scented almond cake with a plush, close crumb, crisp sliced-almond crown, and restrained sweetness. Whipped eggs give lift, olive oil keeps it tender for days, and a little wheat flour prevents the center from becoming pasty.

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Peach, Tomato & Burrata Salad

Salad

6 servings · 20 minutes · Simple

Peak-season peaches and tomatoes meet creamy burrata, basil, olive oil, and a restrained splash of sherry vinegar. Salting the produce moments before assembly draws just enough juice to make its own dressing.

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