Recipes

Sweet Ricotta Cheesecake - Torta di Ricotta

Pillowy soft ricotta and fresh lemon zest come together to create this light and airy filling for this traditional Abruzzese Torta di Pasqua.

Makes 6 mini bundt cakes, or 1 full size bundt pan

Asparagus Tart

Asparagus spears begin to poke out of the ground in early spring, and they find their way into this savory torta. This is perfect for a simple lunch served warm with a green salad.

Serves 6

Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

In the summer months—but not only! It’s great to season pasta with uncooked, marinated tomato sauce.

Easter Tart with Ricotta, Spinach, Egg, and cheese

Savory tarts filled with springtime staples are a favorite at Easter.  In Italy, these tarts can vary from region to region, but usually contains a center of eggs, cheese, and a green vegetable enveloped in a buttery crust.

Serves 6

Ricotta with Vanilla Bean Honey

During the spring months, when there is leftover ricotta from your holiday lasagna, and sweet cakes, this is a simple breakfast that is as delicate as it is fragrant.  Smeared sweet ricotta toast.

Serves 2

Calamata Olive Vinaigrette

Pureeing the olives into a tapenade gives you that smoky calamata flavor to use at your fingertips.  Drizzle this vinaigrette on top of a salad of fresh Greek Feta, fresh ripe tomatoes and fresh thyme. 

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Serves 9

Classic Three Cheese Lasagna

Serves 9

Pepperazzi Aioli

Aioli is a zesty garlic mayonnaise that’s used as a sauce usually for seafood.  Its made by slowly whisking oil into egg yolks and garlic. 

Pepperazzi with Fontina Grilled Cheese

An upgrade on those old American singles grilled cheese sandwiches. Grilled Fontina Cheese sandwiches with slices of Pepperazzi are a treat for the Big Kid in you.

Serves 1