Thursday, November 6, 2025

Chicken Cacciatore, Polenta, Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake + More

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Chicken Cacciatore
chicken cacciatore on a platter with glass of wine.

Chicken Cacciatore, also known as Hunter's Chicken, is a classic Italian dish brimming with rich, rustic flavor. The name cacciatore means "hunter" in Italian, and legend has it that hunters would prepare it over an open fire using whatever ingredients they had on hand. In this version, tender chicken thighs are simmered in a hearty tomato and red wine sauce with peppers, onions, and herbs until the meat practically falls off the bone. It's cozy, comforting, and perfect for spooning over creamy polenta or Parmesan smashed potatoes.

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Creamy Polenta
creamy polenta with butter in bowl.

Polenta is a traditional Italian dish made from cornmeal. It can be served soft and creamy, like a cozy porridge, or chilled and sliced for grilling or frying. Its mild corn flavor makes it the perfect canvas for generous amounts of butter and cheese, and it's a fantastic base for saucy dishes like chicken cacciatore, braised short ribs, or turkey meatballs. The best part? It's ready in 10 minutes!

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Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake
Slices of chocolate chip ricotta cake on small plates.

Adapted from A Good Bake by Melissa Weller and Carolynn Carreno, this chocolate chip ricotta cake is easily one of the best cakes I have ever made — and I have baked a lot of cakes in my day. Weller, a master baker and French Culinary Institute graduate, developed the cake for Sadelle's, a brunch mecca in Soho. The addition of ricotta cheese gives the cake a rich flavor and an impossibly moist texture. The cake is also jam-packed with mini chocolate chips, making it a crowdpleaser for all ages.

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