Creamy cheesecake with candied fruit in an almond crust.

CHOW’s guide to the major cheese types.

Mint and ricotta salata tie together this chic salad.

With warm sherry vinaigrette, spinach, pumpkin seeds, shallots, and ricotta salata.

Layers of kale, chard, ricotta, and crème fraîche make for an impressive and irresistible lasagne.

All the flavor of the airy dessert but none of the hassle.

Artichokes, basil, and ricotta combine for an easy pasta sauce or quick dip.

Like a tamale, filled with cheese and fresh sweet corn.

A creamy, rich, and decadent dessert.

Ribbons of squash fill in for some of the pasta.

This dish is all about the artichokes, but it’s made even tastier by adding ricotta salata cheese.

With goat and ricotta cheeses and a balsamic reduction.

An eye-catching potato salad for your next picnic.

Heady red wine + wild pork = delicious

The tried-and-true recipe you’ll hang onto forever.