I’m an Italian American who cooks a lot—and I use quite a bit of ricotta. It’s practically a staple in my kitchen, along with olive oil, garlic and basil. I make trays of lasagna for the holidays, ...

Ivy Manning is a Portland, Oregon-based award-winning food writer and author of 10 cookbooks. She is a regular recipe tester and editor for Eater as well as for restaurants and appliance brands. Store ...

What’s the best-tasting ricotta? The ricotta you make yourself. Free of stabilizers and preservatives, homemade ricotta is much easier to make than you may think. The fresh-tasting results are leagues ...