Simple lemon cakes and I go way back. There is nothing easier to bake than a bright and tart one-bowl cake. However, when you add ricotta cheese to the mix, as well as some extra-virgin olive oil, the ...

This Italian Ricotta Lemon Cake is the perfect dessert to share with friends and family, whether it's a special occasion or just a cozy gathering. With its light, tangy flavor and rich texture, it’s ...

Easter is approaching, and Italian lemon cream cake is a perfect ending to a holiday feast. A cake mix makes this recipe easy. It’s light, lemony and delicious. I made this for a double birthday party ...

Meringue does double-duty in this meringue-topped lemon sponge cake: Beaten egg whites lighten the lemon and butter cake batter, which is baked until tender and just set. A generous amount of Italian ...

This is one of my favorite cakes. Describing it, though, other than to say it’s made with a fruity Italian extra-virgin olive oil and has a terrific lemony kick — from both juice and zest — isn’t easy ...

There are three kinds of meringue: Swiss, French and Italian. The main difference among these meringues is how the sugar is added. While each has its fans, I like working with Italian meringue because ...

Pho, tequila and kung fu? This St. Pete dinner club turns up the heat • Food The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read on ...

Discover the top ten cakes that your Southern grandma is known for making for the Easter holiday, from Hummingbird to Carrot ...

Think of any food at its peak now and chances are it goes better with lemon: asparagus and artichokes, soft-shell crabs and wild salmon, strawberries and rhubarb. Whether as just a squeeze of fresh ...

Citrus fruits play the starring role in so many desserts because they provide the perfect balance of sweet and tart.