Tag Archives: Ricotta

Torta di Ricotta – Simply Delicious, with Ricotta from Crooked Face Creamery

Ricotta cheese is originally from Italy, and you will find it in just about every region you visit. Ricotta, which comes from the Latin recoctus, meaning ‘recooked’ is made from the milk whey that is leftover from the production of … Continue reading

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Pizza Dough with Susan Regis

When deciding on our menu for our last Italiaoutdoors Chefs on Bikes trip with our Master Guest Chef Susan Regis, pizza was the first to be added. Although not a traditional dish of Northeastern Italy, it is commonly found all … Continue reading

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Crostini with Pea Pesto, Radicchio, Pea Tendrils and Pistachios

Trying to maintain a food blog while you are on the road is a challenge! I am writing this from Colorado, where I am skiing with my two sons for a couple of days. So my quick post from here … Continue reading

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Penne with Peas, Bacon, Ricotta and Mint

The Colli Berici (Berici Hills) are located in the Veneto region of Italy, south of Vicenza. Here, in the spring, one finds a local variety of peas that have been highly prized by the residents for centuries. Introduce by the … Continue reading

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Who’s Crazy Enough to Make their own Ricotta Cheese?

Make your own ricotta cheese? Are you crazy? That is the reaction I usually see when this possibility is first introduced. But continue reading, and you’ll soon be a convert. You can actually make ricotta from two simple ingredients, and … Continue reading

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