The whole point of using ricotta cheese for lasagna is to set up a contrast between the bold flavors of the tomato-based sauce and the creamy richness of the ricotta layer. It's the same contrast you enjoy when you spoon tomato sauce over cheese-stuffedmanicottiorcannelloni, and you don't...
Can you substitute ricotta cheese for mascarpone in tiramisu? Ricotta contains less fat than mascarpone and isn't quite as buttery and velvety. So there's a trick to making it a good mascarpone replacement. Mix the ricotta with whipped cream and cream cheese and it will fool anyone into thin...
Do you make the dough by hand, rather than using a food processor for a texture/taste reason or is it personal preference? And are you a fan of using cold vodka as a replacement for some of the cold water when making pie doughs? In the middle of making two galettes, can’t wait...