CNYEats A Taste of Utica: Easter Pies, Babka and Cassata

HAPPY EASTER!  The very best to EVERYONE for a Blessed Easter…and now, no running talk, just Utica Easter Recipes. Utica sure does enjoy Easter.  It’s no wonder with all the mouth watering cookies, cakes, pastries, breads and specialty pies available.  This post offers a sampling of some that peaked my interest. All recipes are from our book A Taste of Utica Easter Meat Pie – Posted by Mario  and found on page 119 (Along with the original recipe for meat eaters, I made a vegetarian version using all vegetarian meat substitutes) 2 (9”) unbaked pie crusts 2 lbs ricotta cheese [...]