A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Orange and Grand Marnier Cheesecake Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This cheesecake is light and creamy (not dense!) and flavoured with fresh oranges and Grand Marnier, which is in both the cake and the syrup topping. Oh, and as always, don’t skimp on the syrup! Ingredients For the Base: 4 oz (110g) graham…
Chive ricotta toast with asparagus and radish Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 3 toasts Spring time Farmer’s Market chive ricotta toast with asparagus and radish! Fresh, seasonal ingredients create a flavorful open faced sandwich in under 30 minutes! Ingredients 1 Lb asparagus, trimmed 1 Tablespoon olive salt…
Spinach Ricotta Lasagna in a Mug Prep time: 12 minute Cook time: 3 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 1 Fresh, easy spinach ricotta lasagna that’s ready in 15 minutes! All you need is a mug and a microwave. This dish is perfect for those days when you are craving a bit of comfort food….
Strawberry basil ricotta popsicles Prep time: 4 hours, 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: 4 hours, 10 minutes Serves: 10 popsicles Fresh, seasonal ingredients combine to make sweet and savory strawberry basil ricotta popsicles! Perfect for Spring! Ingredients 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 10 basil leaves 1…
Ricotta Rustic Pie Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 4-6 Ricotta Rustic Pie, the perfect answer to a light, healthy dinner or appetizer. So quick, easy and delicious. Ingredients 2 cups cooked spinach or Swiss chard (I used 1 cup of each) 1 cup (250 grams) ricotta 1/3…
Ricotta and radish mini bagels Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Mini bagels topped with lemon-and herb-spiked ricotta cheese and thinly sliced radishes – a great spring appetizer for Easter or a shower! Ingredients 6 mini whole wheat bagels, split 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 475-g container ricotta cheese Juice and zest of…
Lemon Ricotta Gnocchi Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Pan fried lemon ricotta gnocchi – Finished simply in a browned butter sauce with red chile, parmesan and lemon zest. Ingredients One 16-ounce container whole-milk ricotta 1 large egg ½ cup finely grated Parmesan, plus extra reserved for garnish 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus extra…
Hummus Veggie Pizza Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 pizza Hummus Veggie Pizza is the perfect healthy and easy meal. It’s simple and light . . . the perfect meal for sitting on a porch on a warm spring evening. Ingredients 1 cup hummus 1 cup ricotta cheese, divided 1 cup broccoli florets…
Avocado and Ricotta Tartine with Preserved Lemon Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Citrusy preserved lemon cuts the richness of creamy avocado and ricotta cheese in this tartine, which is perfect for breakfast or paired with a Spring salad for lunch. Ingredients 1 cup organic, whole milk ricotta cheese zest of 1 lemon 1…
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 3 minutes Total time: 13 minutes Serves: 4 The best pancakes – lemon ricotta and topped with fresh blueberries! Ingredients ¾ pound (1⅓ cups) good-quality or homemade ricotta cheese 4 large eggs, separated Zest of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ teaspoon…
Baked Crepes with Cottage Cheese Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Baked Pancakes with Cottage Cheese – crepes stuffed with cottage cheese / lemon zest filling and sour cream topping = Croatian Palachinka Ingredients BATTER: 250 g (0.5 lb; 2 cups) flour 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1½ cup sparkling mineral water 1 tsp…
Pistachio Basil Ricotta Spread with Honey Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 1 cup spread This Pistachio Basil Ricotta Spread over crackers with a drizzle of honey makes a quick yet impressive appetizer Ingredients ¾ cup good-quality ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon mascarpone cheese ¼ cup finely chopped toasted pistachios 3…