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Italian Sweet Ricotta Pie

Andrea Potischman | Apr 1, 2026

Sweet ricotta pie is one of those desserts that quietly confuses people—in the best way possible. It looks like a pie, slices like a pie, and shows up on dessert tables next to pies…yet it eats more like a cheesecake’s lighter, less dramatic cousin. If you’ve never had one, think creamy but not dense, gently […]

Easter bread

Italian Easter Bread

Andrea Potischman | Apr 13, 2022

The first thing my boys said to me when I made Easter bread for the first time, was; why the heck are you baking Easter eggs into the challah? Those, are Jewish kids for you. I had a good laugh, but in fairness to them, I get it. When you break it down, Easter bread […]

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