Homemade ricotta

Ricotta is a staple in my fridge. It's great with pasta, in salads, as a side or on toast. Here is how you can make it at home. 

fresh RICOTTA from scratch plus whipped ricotta toast

Ricotta is a by-product of mozzarella making. Italian cheesemakers would make mozzarella and be left with all this whey and found that they could use that to make a whole other product from it and the result is ricotta, which literally means “recooked”. We aren’t cheesemakers so we don’t have whey but luckily we can replicate the process with good quality milk.

Homemade Ricotta Ravioli

Classic homemade ricotta ravioli gets some tang from Parmesan cheese, a tart squeeze of lemon juice, and a subtle hit of nutmeg. All it needs is a splash of olive oil and it's ready to serve.

Fresh Homemade Mozzarella

Excellent fresh mozzarella is milky, tender, and mild, with a faint layer of cream beneath the skin that gushes a little when you slice it. Here's how to make it at home.

Ricotta Gelato

A delicate, not-too-sweet ricotta-flavored ice cream ripe for scooping onto pie and customizing with your favorite add-ins.

Quick and Easy Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

Potato gnocchi take a long time and are far from foolproof. Say hello to their quick, easy, and delicious ricotta-based cousins.

Dan Kluger's Homemade Ricotta with Baked Eggs and Tomato Sauce

Recipe adapted from Dan Kluger's class at the New York Culinary Experience.

How to Make Mozzarella

Making mozzarella at home is easy, especially if you've got Kevlar hands. Mozzarella is a pasta-filata style of cheese which involves hand-stretching hot curds into strands.

Lemon Garlic Baked Ricotta

An exciting new idea for an appetiser, whether it's a posh dinner party or casual get together. Super fast and easy, and easy on the wallet too!

Baked ricotta

Need a party dish? Make this baked ricotta served with seared nectarine and sourdough.