112 ricotta salata black Recipes

olive oil, leek stalk (light part only), sliced thin, fresh peas, blanched and drained, eggs, fresh mint, stems removed , torn into small pieces, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, ricotta salata, crumbled (or fresh ricotta or goat cheese)

eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, chopped scallion (from 1 bunch), ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne, pearl barley (8 oz), reduced-sodium chicken broth (1 3/4 cups), water, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, minced, sugar, tomatoes, quartered, kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and halved, sliced red onion, rinsed and drained if desired, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh mint, ricotta salata , cut crosswise into thin slices

annatto (achiote) seeds, vegetable oil, russet (baking) potatoes, chopped white onion, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, water, whole milk, queso fresco (mexican fresh cheese) or ricotta salata, coarsely grated (1 1/4 cups), firm-ripe avocados

orzo pasta, extra virgin olive oil , plus, extra virgin olive oil, fresh arugula (about 3 oz), crumbled ricotta salata (or feta cheese), dried cherries, fresh basil leaves , torn, toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, fresh ground black pepper

white onion, tomato, quartered, garlic cloves, fresh serrano chili, stemmed (if you like heat add more), vegetable oil , plus, vegetable oil, divided, shredded iceberg lettuce, radishes, halved and sliced, chopped fresh cilantro, divided, rotisserie-cooked chicken , meat coarsely shredded (4 cups), corn tortillas, refried beans, heated (or use black beans), avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled, mexican crema or 1/2 cup sour cream, crumbled queso anejo (aged white cheese, also called cotija) or 1/4 cup ricotta salata

extra virgin olive oil, eggplants, ends trimmed, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (2 lb.), salt, whole canned tomatoes, garlic cloves, minced (or pressed through a garlic press), red pepper flakes, water, penne, ricotta salata, shaved (about 1 cup), minced fresh basil leaf, ground black pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese , for serving

red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, chopped fresh oregano, divided, olive oil, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, shelled frozen edamame or lima beans, string beans, grape tomatoes, halved, pitted kalamata olives, halved, multigrain pitas , halved horizontally, haloumi cheese (or ricotta salata), sliced into 4 pieces

balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, salt (preferably sea ), extra-virgin olive oil, firm-ripe peaches (1 1/2 lb total ), pancetta (italian unsmoked cured bacon; 1 1/4 lb), olive oil, baby arugula (6 cups), crumbled ricotta salata (1/2 cup), coarsely ground black pepper to taste

balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, salt (preferably sea ), extra virgin olive oil, firm-ripe peaches (1 1/2 lb total ), pancetta , thin slices (italian unsmoked cured bacon, 1 1/4 lb), olive oil, baby arugula (6 cups), crumbled ricotta salata (1/2 cup), fresh coarse ground black pepper

spaghetti, extra virgin olive oil, dried breadcrumbs, grated lemon zest, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, crushed red pepper flakes , to taste, chopped flat leaf parsley, unsalted butter, grated mizithra cheese or 1 cup ricotta salata, grated mizithra cheese or 2 tbsp ricotta salata, freshly grated parmesan cheese, freshly grated parmesan cheese

cavatappi pasta (i use medium shells ) or 1 lb corkscrew macaroni (i use medium shells) or 1 lb medium pasta shell (i use medium shells), coarse salt, prepared pesto sauce , from the refrigerated case in the supermarket, lemon , juice and zest of, fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped, grape tomatoes, halved, scallions, chopped, ricotta salata, chopped and crumbled (i use perlini, pearl size) or 1 lb bocconcini, mini pieces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained, pieces halved (i use perlini, pearl size), black pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing pastry, chopped, blanched, drained spinach (about 6 cups fresh or 1 lb frozen and defrosted), chopped fresh mint leaves, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper, ouzo (greek-style anise liqueur), crumbled feta, crumbled greek manouri cheese or ricotta salata, fresh anthotyro , whole-milk ricotta, or farmer s cheese, egg, slightly beaten, sheets) commercial phyllo , defrosted and at room temperature, olive or other vegetable oil for frying, as needed

extra-virgin olive oil, honey, zest and juice of 1 lemon, garlic, diced, toasted fennel seeds, salt and ground black pepper, red-wine vinegar, garlic, finely chopped, kosher salt and ground black pepper, fresh mint leaves, finely sliced, olive oil, for frying, zucchini, sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch rounds, arugula (preferably the smaller spicy variety known as rocket), ricotta salata

russet or idaho potatoes, peeled and cubed, coarse salt, racks of lamb, cut into chops, ground black pepper, garlic, cracked from skin, flat-leaf parsley , 4 generous handfuls, divided, mint leaves , 3 generous handfuls, divided, fennel, quartered , core removed and thinly sliced, radishes, thinly sliced, scallions, chopped, celery ribs from the heart with leafy greens, chopped, heart romaine, shredded, head radicchio, shredded, ricotta salata cheese, crumbled, lemon zest, lemon, juiced (3 to 4 tbsp), heaping spoonful orange marmalade, extra-virgin olive oil, frozen green peas, hot milk, garlic and herb or black peppercorn flavored soft cheese (recommended: boursin or alouette brand)

romaine lettuce, arugula, sopressata, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, black sicilian olives, red onions, cucumbers, ricotta salata cheese, olive oil, oregano red wine vinegar and lemon dressing

olive oil, sweet italian sausage, removed from casings, diced carrot (about 1/2 inch), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, salt and black pepper, stale bread, cut in 1/2-inch cubes (use coarse , country-style bread), spinach, trimmed, washed and roughly chopped, ricotta salata, cut in 1/2-inch cubes (feta may be substituted), freshly chopped parsley (optional)

asparagus, freshly chopped basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, sea salt , preferably gray salt and freshly ground black pepper, panzanella croutons , recipe follows, fresh or frozen english peas , boiled until tender and drained, sliced green onion or spring onion, fresh lemon juice, divided, head radicchio , ribbon-cut, soaked, drained, and dried, whole baby spinach leaves or arugula, ricotta salata cheese, unsalted butter, crust-free cubed day-old bread (1/2-inch cubes ), grated parmesan, unsalted butter, crust-free cubed day-old bread (1/2-inch cubes ), grated parmesan

orzo pasta, extra virgin olive oil , plus 1/4 cup, fresh arugula (about 3 oz), crumbled ricotta salata cheese (or feta cheese), dried cherries, fresh basil leaves , torn, toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, fresh ground black pepper