Cherry and Ricotta Turnovers

Flaky turnovers with a tart cherry and rich ricotta filling are a welcome addition to any table. Look for butter puff pastry in the freezer section of your grocery store and thaw in the refrigerator overnight. For an extra layer of crunch, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or sliced almonds onto the turnovers before baking.

Ricotta Cheesecake

Ricotta Cookies

Ricotta Cookies

Colourful cakey cookies with soft pastel icing are popular with everyone, but especially with the kids.

Rosemary Ricotta Crostini

Ricotta Honey Cheesecake

Greek thyme honey, traditionally used in this cheesecake, adds an intriguing herbal flavour. Closer to home, try wildflower or melon honey.

Ricotta Lemon Pancakes

Asparagus Ricotta Frittata

Spinach Ricotta Rotini

This is truly a one-pot meal because the pasta cooks in the creamy sauce under a crumbly golden topping. For a vegetarian option, omit ham and use 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed.

Sweet Ricotta Crostata

Scented with lemon, orange and cinnamon, this rich tart is best cut into thin little pieces.