At your next tea party, surprise your guests with these savory homemade ricotta cookies. I grabbed a container of ricotta cheese one day at a cheese shop in Little Italy, New York. I was under the illusion that I could make lasagna that would taste better than what some restaurants serve.

Speaking of Italian foods, everyone ought to dine in Little Italy when there’s a chance. It borders lively Chinatown and quaint SOHO.

Little Italy in New York City