Translated from Italian, “Insalata Caprese” means “the salad of Capri,” a destination island off the rugged, cove-dotted coast of Naples. The namesake salad features the bright colors of ...

Every few months, usually on payday, when the world feels flush and possible, I make a pilgrimage to the fancy Italian ...

The volume was written in 1861 and revised many times over decades. Like many dishes with origins in fancy kitchens, Salad Olivier eventually cast aside its fancy ingredient list. A more practical ...

Place tomatoes cored-side down on a cutting board. Make 8 cuts down each tomato, slicing almost to the bottom but not all the way through. Carefully transfer the tomatoes to a serving platter ...

Using oven mitts, carefully overturn the pan and plate, unmolding the salad onto the plate. Garnish the plate with lettuce leaves, cherry tomatoes, and the reserved corn before serving.