Herbed ricotta with grilled bread

This supersimple herbed ricotta is a delicious and crowd-pleasing dip and spread. Get the recipe at Food & Wine.

ricotta with thyme, olive oil & grilled bread

This is a great last minute appetizer idea, but is sure to be a favorite of your family because it’s so delicious. It doesn’t take long, and chances are you already have what you need in your fridge and pantry. Feel free to substitute whatever herbs you have on hand, but this combination is pretty

Herbed ricotta bruschetta makes a great appetizer or light lunch/dinner served with a salad or grilled vegetables on the side.

Herbed Ricotta Bruschettas from Barefoot Contessa. Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals or turn a gas grill to medium-high heat. Combine the ricotta, scallions, dill, chives, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper and set aside. Cut the bread in half and cut each half into 6 thick slices to make 12 slices total. When the grill is hot, brush the bread with olive oil and grill on each side for 1½ to 2 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from the grill and rub each slice of bread with…

Adapted from A Voce via The New York Times Notes: Use this recipe as a guide. I had made fresh ricotta and so did not use any milk, so based on the texture of the ricotta you make or buy, use your judgement re using milk — you might not need any either. Also, I loved the flavor of the fresh thyme, but use whatever herbs you like best or have on hand.

Layered with grilled vegetables, pesto, and herbed ricotta cheese, this grilled vegetable and ricotta sandwich is a healthy vegetarian lunch.

Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Honey is an easy and delicious appetizer. The ricotta becomes light, fluffy and irresistible when whipped!

Ingredients: - 1 clove garlic - 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, reduced-fat - 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese - 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese - 4 slices sourdough bread - 1 tbsp butter - 1/4 cup pasta sauce Instructions: - Fry garlic in olive oil until fragrant. - Mix ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, and herbs. - Spread on bread, add mozzarella and top. - Cook in pan until cheese melts and golden brown. #SpinachRicotta #GrilledCheese #ComfortFood

The Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach, and Ricotta Grilled Cheese—a sophisticated take on the humble sandwich. This recipe combines creamy ricotta, savory sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach between slices of perfectly toasted bread. It’s an easy, yet elegant, upgrade that transforms a simple meal into a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for lunch, a quick dinner, or a fancy snack, this grilled cheese is sure to become a new favorite. Elevate your grilled cheese game with our Sun-Dried…