Ricotta

The only thing that could make this ricotta gnocchi recipe better is if it was a no-knead dough. Oh wait, it is. Then it's perfect.

Selling skeptics on the idea of a vegetarian dinner is easy when it’s in pie form. Maitake mushrooms add heft.

Baked eggs are great for brunch, and this recipe is no exception. But with a green salad, it’s also hearty and satisfying enough to double as dinner.

The combination of creamy ricotta, sweet fruit, rich olive oil, and a little salt is addictive. We'll be serving this for breakfast, brunch, and dessert all summer.

This also makes a great dinner for one; just cut the ingredients in half.

Then you're probably looking for new ways to make use of this wonderful cheese. Well, we've got 12 great ideas for you, from dips to desserts

This ricotta gnudi recipe is delicious with pomodoro sauce, or try them with brown butter and sage. Think of them as cheesy dumplings.

A malfatto (Italian for "badly made") is a tender dumpling with rustic character. (Think gnocchi, but bigger.)

This vegetarian revelation balances the meaty sweetness of butternut squash with bitter broccoli rabe and a creamy sauce. Serve it with a simple salad.

Quickly grilling kale makes it crispy. Pairing it with fresh plums and ricotta transforms it into our new favorite salad.

This delicate cheesecake is cooked in a water bath and steamed for a supremely light texture. To make sure the homemade-gingersnap-cookie crust stays crisp, wrap the cake pan inside and out with heavy-duty, 18"-wide aluminum foil.