From lasagna to cannolis, pancakes to cheesecake, ricotta cheese is a beloved item in a variety of cuisines (although its ...

For a refreshing summer touch, try this beautiful tart with ricotta, cucumber and smoked salmon! It's the perfect combo for ...

As Bastianich says, this is the time to go for the best ricotta you can find: whole milk and as fresh as possible. Of course, ...

We turn to Ina Garten for the best dessert recipes — but what sweet treats does the Barefoot Contessa herself enjoy whipping up in the kitchen?

Cheese can help you feel more satisfied on a reduced-calorie diet. Mozzarella, Swiss, ricotta and cottage cheese are higher ...

Place ricotta and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor or electric mixer. Beat until smooth. The mix should look like whipped cream. If it is too stiff, dilute it with 1 teaspoon milk or cream at ...

Freshly cracked black pepper adds a subtle verve to this sweet, creamy freeform fruit pastry. For this simple yet sophisticated pear crostata, the fruit is poached in Prosecco and layered over ...

I love recipes that multitask. This Whipped Ricotta fills that bill. It can function as a delicious appetizer paired with burst cherry tomatoes and crostini. It also is delicious served as a ...

This Whipped Ricotta fills that bill. It can function as a delicious appetizer paired with burst cherry tomatoes and crostini. It also is delicious served as a topping over roasted vegetables ...

As Bastianich says, this is the time to go for the best ricotta you can find: whole milk and as fresh as possible. Of course, you can make your own. Bastianich says she would often bake rollatini ...