I had a dinner party last week for 8 of my friends in my tiny one bedroom apartment. My original menu included an apple stuffed chicken breast as the main course, but after a trial run 2 days before the party I scrapped that idea and started looking for something a little more flavorful. Having had my mother's ricotta stuffed shells many times as a child, this recipe really caught my eye. It's very basic, so I was confident that a novice like me could handle it without too much trouble. The day of the party came and I made this recipe exactly as it is on the website, doubling the quantities for my hungry friends. I served it after a first course of Cream of Asparagus and before a dessert of Maple Creme Brulee, on a plate with slightly sweetened butternut squash and wild rice. It was fantastic! I asked for honest criticisms afterwards and didn't get a single suggestion for improvement. I'll definitely be making this dish again. Thanks, Maria!

Reviewed On: Jun. 19, 2011