Chocolate Ricotta Toast

  5.0 – 5 reviews  • Level: Easy Total: 15 min Active: 15 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Four 1/2-inch-thick slices rustic bread 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 ounces dark chocolate (about 70-percent) Instructions In a medium bowl, … Read more

Ricotta Beignets

  5.0 – 3 reviews  • Sugar I love yeast-risen doughnuts, but I adore this beignet recipe, which takes you from zero to doughnuts in 45 minutes or less. This batter is simple to whip up and it cooks fast. When I make these for a houseful of guests, the aroma is enough to wake everyone up. … Read more

Ricotta-Apple Pockets

  0.0 – 0 reviews  • Fruit Level: Easy Total: 25 min Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Yield: 4 Instructions Roll out refrigerated pizza dough to 1/4-inch thick; cut into 3-inch rounds. Top with ricotta, diced apple, and a pinch of cinnamon sugar. Brush the edges with beaten egg, fold in half and press to seal. … Read more

Baked Ricotta with Harvest Grapes

  0.0 – 0 reviews  • Smooth ricotta with a hint of lemon is baked to a light golden brown and topped with a bold sauce made with fresh grapes. Level: Easy Total: 3 hr 10 min Active: 20 min Yield: 4 Ingredients Unsalted butter or oil, for the pan 1 pound fresh whole-milk ricotta 1/2 cup … Read more

Mushroom Ricotta Toast

  4.8 – 16 reviews  • Brunch Level: Easy Total: 15 min Active: 15 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small shallot, sliced 4 cups sliced mixed mushrooms (oyster, shiitake, cremini and white) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram 2 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 cup ricotta cheese … Read more

Roasted Chicken Purses

  4.1 – 68 reviews  • Poultry Level: Easy Total: 35 min Prep: 30 min Cook: 5 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 1/4 cup shredded roasted chicken (or any leftover chicken, light and/or dark meat) 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1/2 lemon, zested 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for … Read more

Lemon-Herb Asparagus Crostini

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Fruit Level: Easy Total: 15 min Active: 15 min Yield: 4 to 6 servings Instructions Toss 1/2 pound asparagus (trimmed and thinly sliced) with 2 tablespoons each lemon juice and chopped basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and a pinch each of salt and red pepper flakes. Rub … Read more

Homemade Ricotta

  4.7 – 147 reviews  • Gluten Free Level: Easy Total: 43 min Prep: 10 min Inactive: 23 min Cook: 10 min Yield: about 2 cups Ingredients 4 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons good white wine vinegar Instructions Set a large sieve over a deep bowl. Dampen 2 layers … Read more