Capr-easy!

Juicy red tomatoes, fragrant basil and fresh mozzarella—the classic trio transforms with these clever readers' delicious dinner ideas.

Up Your Crust

For a golden brown pizza crust, brush the outer edge with heavy cream, melted butter or, for a nondairy option, additional olive oil. Use a pastry brush to ensure full coverage and apply 2 coats1 before baking and 1 halfway through baking.

Pizza Caprese

This fresh and simple pizza is one of my favorite summer weekday recipes. -Beth Berlin, Oak Creek, WI

Takes: 30 min. Makes: 6 servings

1 pkg. (672 oz.) pizza crust mix

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 large tomato, thinly sliced

4 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Prepare the pizza crust mix according to package directions. With floured hands, press dough onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan.

2. Drizz le 1 Tbsp. olive oil over the dough and sprinkle with sliced garlic.Bake until crust is lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Top with tomato and fresh mozzarella; bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes longer. Drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil; top with basil. Serve immediately.

1 PIECE 208 cal., 9g fat (3g sat. fat), 15mg chol., 196mg sod., 23g carb. (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g pro.

Caprese Sandwich

This is a staple sandwich in my family; we make it at least several times a month. Pair it with a pasta salad or fancy potato chips. -Stacey Johnson, Tacoma, WA

Takes: 15 min. Makes: 4 servings

6 Tbsp. wasabi mayonnaise or plain mayonnaise