Two of July’s real stars–blueberries and cherries–in one muffin. What more could you want?
Tag: ricotta
Ricotta Muffins with Dried Blueberries and Walnuts
Dried blueberries and creamy ricotta pack these easy, light muffins with flavor.
Baked Cauliflower and Shells with Italian Cheeses
Ingredients: 8 oz small shell pasta 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons nonpareil capers 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning pinch salt 8 oz whole milk ricotta 1/4 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley 1 […]
Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Ingredients: for the cookies: 1 1/3 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder pinch salt 4 1/2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 egg 8 oz whole milk ricotta cheese 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 1 large lemon’s worth) zest of one lemon for the glaze: 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar 1/4 cup […]
Porcini Spinach Lasagna (aka Blizzard Lasagna)
Ingredients: 1 oz dried porcini mushrooms 4 cups boiling water for the sauce: 2 lb sweet Italian sausage (casing removed if necessary) 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 big carrot, diced 2 28-oz canned petite diced tomatoes 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup whole milk salt pepper for the filling: 1 […]
Cherry Ricotta Pie
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fine semolina flour 1 1/4 lb whole milk ricotta, drained 2/3 cup light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla paste 1 1/2 cup frozen whole sweet cherries (do not defrost!) Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Lightly butter (or spray with baking spray) a standard pie plate. Sprinkle semolina flour in an […]
Cranberry-Ricotta Cake
Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup sugar 1 egg, at room temperature 2/3 cup half and half, at room temperature 1 cup whole milk ricotta 1/2 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla paste pinch salt 1 cup fresh cranberries Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a standard loaf pan. […]
Ricotta Polenta with Fennel Pollen
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken stock 1 cup polenta 1/2 cup ricotta 1/2 teaspoon fennel pollen* salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Bring the stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the polenta, salt, pepper, and pollen and stir until it starts to thicken, 2-5 minutes. Simmer 30 minutes. Stir in the ricotta. *I […]
Lasagna with Homemade Basil Noodles and Sausage-Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: for the sauce: 2 lb bulk Italian sausage (casing removed if necessary) 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cubanelle pepper, minced 56 oz canned coarse ground tomatoes 14 oz canned diced tomatoes 6 oz tomato paste 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar red wine (optional) 10 basil leaves salt pepper for the pasta: […]
Eggplant & Fennel Calzones
Ingredients: prepared pizza dough 2 Italian eggplants, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced 1/2 cup ricotta 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 3 tablespoons Parmesan 1 tablespoon minced basil 1 tablespoon minced oregano salt freshly ground black pepper warm tomato dipping sauce Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment […]