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, ...

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

Few pasta dishes capture the essence of Italian simplicity and elegance like Tortelli with Sage, Spinach, and Ricotta. This ...

This super quick and elegant Smoked Salmon Flatbread is inspired by white pizza with a garlic and dill ricotta base and ...

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?

3. Dollop the whipped ricotta in the center of the serving plate and smear it out into an 8-inch circle, pushing most of it to the outer edge of the circle. Scatter tomatoes on top, then pour the pan ...

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 ...

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 ...