ricotta

Would you be surprised to hear that a ricotta won this year’s grand prix of Canadian cheese? And when up against some seriously heavy hitters like Quebec’s Louis D’Or and Alberta’s Grizzly Gouda, the humble ricotta’s rise to glory is pretty remarkable.

We are big pancake fans. If you're a guest in our house, you’re almost guaranteed a pancake or two during your visit. But while the fluffy cakes are oh so tasty, they aren’t necessarily the healthiest breakfast option — unless you're making Chatelaine’s Ricotta-oat-bran pancakes with maple-raspberry sauce.

10-minute gourmet: Four ways to use this fresh Italian cheese in weeknight dinners or a light dessert and four variations to suit your taste buds

While developing our 10-minute ricotta, we investigated the cause and effect of these two acids; plus enjoy this creamy cheese in four of our favourite recipes

From crushed tomatoes to ricotta cheese to dulce de leche, here are some great recipes to make the most of your ingredients from our November issue