RECIPE: Ricotta & Honey

Most people think of ricotta as a filling or topping for lasagne, manicotti, ravioli and white pizza. On the sweet side, it’s the base of cannoli cream and the base of Italian cheesecake. But you can use this fresh Italian cheese: To make creamy sauces: Add a spoonful or more to tomato sauce, right before…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Marinated Cheese

One of our particular passions is fresh goat cheese. Whenever we put together a cheese plate, we always include one or more chèvres. But for people who don’t like chèvre and want something more unusual than a plate of cheeses, here’s a good-looking option for buffets and parties. This recipe uses cheddar and cream cheese,…
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FOOD FUN: A “Double” Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Denny’s Fried Cheese Melt. Photo courtesy Denny’s.   We love the way it looks: It’s fun food. It belongs on a list of grilled cheese sandwich ideas. But this sandwich is not so much fun, after all. It was a dubious winner of a 2011 Xtreme Eating Award, bestowed by the Center for Science in…
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