101 with ricotta salata and black olive Recipes

sugar snap peas, trimmed , stringed, cut in half on diagonal, kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, more) fresh lemon juice, white wine vinegar, sumac plus more for garnish, radishes (about 6 oz), trimmed, thinly sliced, ricotta salata or feta, crumbled, freshly ground black pepper, coarsely chopped fresh mint

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

yellow zucchini or other yellow summer squash, ricotta salata cheese or mild feta, squash blossoms (petals only), salt, freshly ground black peper, extra-virgin olive oil, juice from half a lemon

fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), olive oil plus additional for brushing, onion, chopped, pumpkin or winter squash (1 lb), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice, coarse (#3) bulgur, dried aleppo chile flakes or other dried hot red pepper flakes, or ground black pepper, chopped fresh mint, crumbled feta (8 oz), grated myzithra cheese or ricotta salata, spring-roll pastry sheets, thawed if frozen, safflower oil, egg white, lightly beaten

garlic clove, salt , plus more to taste, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice , plus more to taste, white wine vinegar or 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, diced cooked seasoned chicken breasts, diced zucchini (may use a combination) or 2 cups summer squash (may use a combination), diced celery, diced ricotta salata (halloumi or feta), chopped well-drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil, coarsely chopped fresh basil , plus whole basil for garnish, salt, fresh ground black pepper, torn romaine lettuce (or escarole), torn radicchio

whole large eggs, egg whites, whole milk, ricotta salata, finely crumbled (1 cup), salt, black pepper, zucchini (1 to 1 1/4 lb total), quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces, olive oil, garlic clove, finely chopped, chopped fresh oregano, grated parmigiano-reggiano (1 oz), zucchini blossoms (optional), tough ends removed

chicken stock or 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth, extra virgin olive oil, hot italian sausage, removed from the casing, garlic cloves, minced, swiss chard , ribs discarded, leafy greens cut into 1-inch strips, penne or 3/4 lb fusilli, ricotta salata or 1/2 lb mild feta, crumbled, minced oregano, coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley, salt & freshly ground black pepper

vine-ripened tomatoes, room temperature, fruity , extra-virgin olive oil, coarsely chopped soft-leafed herbs , such as basil, tarragon, marjoram, and spearmint, coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley, ricotta salata cheese, crumbled, dried spaghetti, freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese, plus extra for the table, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

red radish, trimmed, zucchini, limes, salt, ears corn, husks removed, unsalted butter, olive oil, white onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, black beans, chopped epazote (if you can find it) or 3 tbsp cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese (or another salty, crumbly cheese such as ricotta salata, feta), chili powder, corn tortillas

fresh lemon juice, red-wine vinegar, table salt , or to taste, extra-virgin olive oil, cubed (1/2 to 3/4 inch) seeded watermelon, drained (from a 2 1/2-lb piece, rind discarded), baby arugula (6 oz), pine nuts (1 oz), crumbled feta or ricotta salata (1 1/2 oz), coarsely ground black pepper to taste, fleur de sel to taste (optional)

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)

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

extra-virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, grated, lemon , zested and juiced, salt and freshly cracked black pepper, cavatappi pasta, cooked to package instructions and shocked under cold water, asparagus, blanched and thinly sliced on the bias, frozen peas , defrosted, roasted yellow peppers, chopped, grape tomatoes, halved, shallot, minced, fresh dill, chopped, ricotta salata, for garnish

vinaigrette, champagne vinegar, mild honey, meyer lemon juice (a tad less regular lemon juice if meyers are not available), salt, coarsely ground black pepper, high-quality extra virgin olive oil (probably not the kind you cook with but the 1 you save to finish off special dishes), sliced (or tiny diced ) pancetta, olive oil (for cooking pancetta), firm, but ripe, pears, baby arugula or regular arugula torn into smaller pieces, ricotta salata or fresh parmesan (or percorino or other sharp, nutty hard cheese)

very ripe medium-sized tomatoes (about 8 oz each), garlic, finely chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh mint leaves, grated lemon zest, sugar, freshly ground black pepper , to taste, dried farfalle (butterfly pasta), salt , to taste, ricotta salata cheese (optional garnish )

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, freshly ground black pepper

sweet italian sausage, hot italian sausage, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed, red onions, thinly sliced, cubanelle peppers, seeded and thinly sliced, red bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced, fresh thyme sprigs, leaves coarsely chopped (discard stems), red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, crusty semolina submarine rolls, balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, sliced beets, drained and cut into sticks (i don tsp like canned beets, so i leave this out), ricotta salata, crumbled, arugula, stemmed and coarsely chopped