Mozzarella in Carozza
Yesterday was a roll with the punches kind of day. Everything seemed to be going smoothly, and then it wasn’t. Trivial delays set my afternoon off course, and then a power outage threatened to totally derail dinner.
I chose to be the hero of my own story, at least for this seemingly ordinary Monday in July, though it did come with a little stress, and deep breaths before I made the mental switch to grab at a silver lining. It turns out losing power was what I needed to feel reconnected to the kids.
I’ve been a bit lazy when it comes to family dinner these days. Not lazy in the sense of swinging by the drive-thru, but even a homemade meal needs some work to be more than simply food to satiate hunger. The ritual of sitting down to the table, instead of around the television is so important.
We talk all the time, probably more so than many families I know, but the quality of the conversation around the dinner table is often different. Not necessarily better—it just draws out a different part of our personalities. Perhaps it’s the act of gathering, and breaking bread that dictates the way we talk.
And so, I shifted gears, made this sweet corn chowder for dinner, and cobbled ingredients from the fridge to make bean & cheese quesadillas. We played a game called Talking Stick, that although it seems geared as a conversation starter between adults, it’s a great way to gain insight into how your kids see the world. what’s worth fighting for? Human being vs. human doing—discuss. Do you have beliefs outside of popular thought? Do you think about your grandparents?
Those were all questions we drew randomly from the stack. Pulling myself away from the table was no small feat; we were having such a good time. The generator tank ran out, prompting me to switch to a new one. Still, I ran back to the table for a few more minutes, not wanting to let the moment go.
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Mozzarella in Carozza
Ingredients
- Soft squishy bread, crust removed (I save these to make breadcrumbs)
- Fresh mozzarella
- Lightly beaten egg with a splash of milk
- Flour
- Grapeseed or sunflower oil for frying
Instructions
- Assemble as many sandwiches as you like, filling slices of mozzrella between two pieces of bread. Squeeze all the sides shut so the cheese doesn't spill out while cooking.
- Heat a shallow pan with a bit of oil.
- Dip the sandwiches into the beaten egg mixture, shaking off any excess. The amount of eggs and milk you need depends on how many sandwiches you’re making.
- Press the sandwiches into the flour, gently shaking off any excess.
- Fry until golden underneath. Flip and fry until golden on the other side. Serve hot.
Kimberly
Sounds yummy
Lauren
Hi Jennie,
I normally don’t comment on your blog but I had to after looking at the first photo. For the past few weekends I have been buying zucchini flowers at the farmers market for my grandma to fry. They are a treat I look forward to every summer. I work at small Italian American club in Westchester on weekends and mozzarella in carozza is an appetizer they serve every so often. I love it! The chef serves it with an anchovy sauce on top, I prefer mine without it 🙂
Jennie
I would be in the no-anchovy on top camp, too, Lauren. 🙂