This buttery, rich cake has a moist, slightly dense texture. It’s lovely with brunch, as a dessert, or served with tea or coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese (drained to be as dry as possible) 1...Read More

INGREDIENTS: For tomato sauce: 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pound plum tomatoes, finely chopped 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon sugar For squash blossoms: 1 cup whole-milk ricotta 1 large egg yolk 1/4 cup finely chopped mint 2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided 12 to 16...Read More

A classic vegetarian lasagna filling — ricotta, spinach, and Parmesan cheese — is used to fill meaty, roasted portobello mushroom caps. Use the large portobello caps; if only find smaller ones are available, buy one or two extra and divide the filling among all the caps. Serve with a fresh green salad and a whole-wheat...Read More

Fluffy fresh ricotta and tangy lemon zest are a perfect pairing when swirled into an airy pancake. Topped with a dollop of creamy lemon curd and fresh raspberries — what could be better? INGREDIENTS
: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
 (divided) 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus...Read More