Ricotta is a soft, fresh cheese with a delicate, moist curd and a mild, milky flavor. Unlike aged cheeses, ricotta is meant to be eaten soon after it’s made. Its texture is creamy yet slightly grainy ...

When you think of ricotta, what comes to mind? For years, the first thing that came to my mind was the mounds of white fluffy cheese I would purchase from the deli counter that would become the cheesy ...

A delicious baked pasta dish with homemade mini meatballs and sautéed mushrooms, topped off with a mozzarella-cream cheese, ...

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While demonstrating how to make the recipe on Barefoot Contessa, Garten shared a glimpse of her herb garden. “Cooking with fresh herbs makes such a difference to me so I grow a lot of them in my ...

Anthony Contrino takes the guesswork out of making homemade ricotta cheese then uses it in three Italian dishes. He adds fresh ricotta to toasted bread for light and airy crostini. Next, he uses it to ...

Heat milk and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 180° or starts to bubble on the sides. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice, stir a couple of times, then let it sit for five ...