Italy in a Bite: Italian Ricotta Salata Recipe

Italian ricotta salata recipe

While you could easily buy regular ricotta in the store, you may feel like it just doesn’t taste the same or you don’t want to have any fillers in it – but, what is ricotta salata, actually?  Ricotta salata is a pressed, salted, and aged version of Ricotta, which is known for its mild and […]

How To Make a Nut-Free Vegan Ricotta Using Only Soy Milk & a Lemon

Nut-free Vegan Ricotta - With Only Soy Milk And A Lemon

Regular readers of this blog know that I love cheese in every form. However, recently I’ve been trying some plant-based alternatives to expand my horizons. And a few days ago, I’ve tried making my first nut-free vegan ricotta.  It tool much less time than I expected, and the result was very satisfying. Whether you’re a […]

Burrata vs Buffalo Mozzarella | What’s The Difference

Burrata vs Buffalo Mozzarella

Buffalo mozzarella and burrata cheese are two types of Italian cheeses that are often used in similar culinary applications, especially when it comes to cooking authentic Italian food. However, despite their similarities, there are a few key differences that set them apart. But before we get into it, just to clear some things up right […]

The Best Substitutes For Pecorino Romano Cheese

Pecorino Romano Cheese

All hell breaks loose when I run out of Romano. Okay, that may have been a lie. But I put that shit on everything. I mean it. No matter what comes out of my pots, pans, and oven, you can pretty much guarantee that it’ll get a healthy dusting of “fairy dust,” as we like […]