Ricotta Cheesecake from Rome’s Jewish Quarter

This Italian classic is imbued with citrus and cinnamon and is slightly more pudding-like than what most of us are accustomed to in a cheesecake. Though no complaints here. None whatsoever.

1 hr

Rhubarb and Tequila Cocktail

Stunning and sophisticated, this cocktail relies on rhubarb for tartness, orange for intrigue, sugar for sweetness, and tequila for an afternoon nap.

1 hr 30 mins

Fresh Whole Milk “Ricotta”

This cheater's version of the real ricotta deal turns out satisfyingly creamy and rich and is certain to cure your craving. Made from just milk, yogurt, lemon juice, and salt.

1 hr 50 mins

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

"The most tender, buttery steak we’ve ever had." "Utterly and perfectly indulgent!" "Amazing." Just some of the accolades folks are heaping on this elegant grilled tenderloin.

1 hr 30 mins

Braised Beef with Carrots

A sigh-worthy Sunday supper sorta meal that’s inspired by classic French technique yet relies on inexpensive everyday ingredients and takes not much more effort than a PBJ. (Well, a little more effort.)

2 hrs 45 mins

Prosecco and Aperol Cocktail

Bitter. Sweet. Floral. Herbal. Citrusy. Elegant. Classic. Fizzy. Magical in all ways. That's what folks are saying about this lovely little cocktail. Cin cin.

5 mins

Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Barely a recipe, this weeknight salvation of sausage and broccoli rabe is more like a simple blueprint for eating in season. Amen to that.

45 mins

Tea Sandwiches

Don’t let the delicate appearance of these little tea sandwiches—just another name for open-face sandwiches—fool you. They're surprisingly satisfying.

10 mins

Herbed Compound Butter

Nothing says "I love you" like sharing steak swimming in a puddle of melting herb butter. Consider it Cupid's little helper.

5 mins

Grilled Lamb Chops

After grilling up these lovely little lamb lollies, we finally understand why so many folks use "lamb chop" as a term of endearment.

45 mins

Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato

We're food folks, not number crunchers. But perhaps our most favorite equation ever? Chocolate + hazelnuts = gianduia.

7 hrs