torta crumble alle pere A simple crumb cake recipe should be in everyone’s baking arsenal and this pear and ricotta crumb cake is Italian snack cake perfection. There are no complicated steps, no mixer required, and no exotic ingredients. It’s…
Plum Ricotta Galette
crostata di ricotta e susine Light, fresh, and summery, a plum ricotta galette belongs at every brunch or dessert table. It’s not overly sweet, so it can also be eaten for breakfast or snacked on with an afternoon cup of…
6 Best Italian Ricotta Cheese Recipes
Never underestimate ricotta cheese again! It is incredibly versatile and can be used in more than just lasagna! From recipes that are savory to sweet, including appetizers, pasta, and desserts, I’m here to show you my favorite ways of using…
Spinach and Ricotta Meatballs
polpette di spinaci e ricotta I really enjoy the variety of polpette in Italy. In America, we always think of meatballs as made with meat and served with tomato sauce, but that’s not necessarily the case here. They can be…
Asparagus Pesto Tart
torta salata agli asparagi e pesto Asparagus signifies spring to me, and I use it in all sorts of recipes, from lunch to dinner. This asparagus pesto tart is one of those dishes that uses only a few simple Italian…
One Bowl Lemon Ricotta Cake
torta di ricotta e limone Nothing screams spring and happiness like a one bowl lemon ricotta cake. Ricotta cheese makes the cake moist but not heavy. The batter literally takes minutes to mix together using only a whisk and spatula,…
One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon
pasta con ricotta e limone The beauty of Italian cooking is taking a few simple, but high-quality ingredients, and turning them into a show-stopping dish. One pot pasta with ricotta and lemon exemplifies that and even better, is made in…
Chocolate Ricotta Cake
torta di ricotta al cioccolato What is better than chocolate cake? I’ll tell you. Chocolate ricotta cake. Because adding ricotta cheese makes the cake smooth and moist and light and super delicious. And even better, it’s very easy to prepare….
Ricotta Crostata with Chocolate
crostata di ricotta con cioccolato I’m beginning to notice that Italians put ricotta cheese in every dessert. And I love it! It adds such a light, creaminess to every crostata, cake, torta, ciambella, plumcake, or tiramisu. What’s even better, this…
