Calabro - The Best Ricotta Cheese in America

Calabro Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
Calabro Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese

Like most things in life, there is ricotta and there is ricotta. For long-baked dishes, it might not make that much difference. But take one bite of this Calabro's fresh cheese and you might think you never had ricotta before. It has the same clean milky sweetness that you find in great fresh mozzarella, and a fluffy, light texture.

I like it on toast, or with a drizzle of honey, or with a good piece of fruit. Just saying, gotta give props to these guys for keeping it real for 43 years. In Seattle I can reliably find the ricotta at Whole Foods, not sure what distribution looks like in the rest of the country. I only wish I knew where to find some of their other products.

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Michael Natkin commented on Quick Chana Masala with Mushrooms - Chickpea Curry - Recipe:

So glad you liked it! You are right, it will only taste better tmw... and you could still add the tempering then if you have time.

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Caley commented on Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe with Spinach and Ricotta Filling for a Crowd, using No-Boil Noodles:

Real happy to have found your blog. Great creativity with vegetarian cooking. Lasagna in the oven as I write this. Can't wait to try!

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Tracy commented on Quick Chana Masala with Mushrooms - Chickpea Curry - Recipe:

Made this for dinner tonight along with three tried-and-true veg*n favorites from Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking, and count it a fabulous success. Forgot the last bit of tempering must ...

Michael Natkin commented on Bocoles (Masa and Black Bean Cakes) with Spicy Yams - Recipe:

Without the beans I've seen them called gorditas, but I imagine serapes are similar. The beans really change the flavor and consistency a lot so I think they deserve their own name :). Both are ...

Ivy Manning commented on Bocoles (Masa and Black Bean Cakes) with Spicy Yams - Recipe:

Heh Michael
My friend Tony, from Chihuahua makes these sans beans in the masa and calls em serapes (sandles I think?) Is it the same thing, do you know?

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Yum! Being from New Mexico, I am an avid connoisseur of the guac. I'd definitely suggest adding a pinch of cumin. It really makes the dish. And maybe a finely chopped tomatillo for a tangy Mexi ...

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Quick addition that I think makes a world of difference. Start with the lime juice, salt, and cilantro in the bowl and mash to a pulpy mush with a spoon, then mix in avocado, garlic, and onion (an ...

A&N commented on Bocoles (Masa and Black Bean Cakes) with Spicy Yams - Recipe:

I love how you've substituted yams!

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