Tag: ricotta cheese

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Herbed Ricotta, Asparagus, and Phyllo Tart 17

If working with phyllo dough fills you with fear, don’t worry—this recipe is beginner-friendly. There’s no crimping or folding the dough; you just lay flat sheets of dough on top of each other for a rustic, unfinished edge. Do make sure to thaw the phyllo according to package directions—preferably overnight in the fridge. Properly thawed […]

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Eggplant Parmesan

The traditional version of this Italian-American classic is known to tip the scales: heavily breaded and fried eggplant slices that are then buried in cheese and baked. Our makeover skips the fry and bakes the panko-crusted eggplant until it has a crisp exterior and wonderfully meaty interior. A combination of part-skim ricotta, sliced mozzarella, fontina, […]

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Cheesy Chicken-and-Spinach Stromboli Ring 16

Instead of serving pizza, shake up dinner with a gorgeous stromboli ring. Though it may look difficult to make, it’s actually an easy process (see our step-by-step instructions below). Most store-bought pizza dough comes in 1- or 1 1/2-pound portions, but you only need 12 ounces for this recipe. Use the leftovers to make breadsticks […]

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Ricotta-Spinach Dumplings

Choose a low-moisture ricotta. If you can’t shape a loose ball with the cheese, place it in a strainer, and drain the excess liquid for about an hour. Ingredients 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed 1.5 ounces (about 1/3 cup) plus 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese (such as Calabro […]

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Ricotta-Spinach Dumplings

Choose a low-moisture ricotta. If you can’t shape a loose ball with the cheese, place it in a strainer, and drain the excess liquid for about an hour. Ingredients 1 (10-ounce) package frozen Choose a low-moisture ricotta. If you can’t shape a loose ball with the cheese, place it in a strainer, and drain the […]

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Pomegranate-Farro Breakfast Salad with Honey Ricotta

For a tangier citrus flavor, go with lemon; for more floral, sweet notes, try tangerine. To keep prep simple, use purchased pomegranate arils from the produce section, or pre-prep a fresh pomegranate the night before. Ingredients 3 tablespoons part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon or tangerine rind 1/2 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive […]

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Herbed Ricotta, Asparagus, and Phyllo Tart

If working with phyllo dough fills you with fear, don’t worry—this recipe is beginner-friendly. There’s no crimping or folding the dough; you just lay flat sheets of dough on top of each other for a rustic, unfinished edge. Do make sure to thaw the phyllo according to package directions—preferably overnight in the fridge. Properly thawed […]

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Pan-Seared Tilapia with Sweet Pea Puree

This lightly sweet, herby puree radiates with spring flavor and color.   Ingredients 8 ounces frozen green peas, thawed 3/4 cup unsalted chicken stock, divided 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 7/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 garlic cloves 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided […]

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Pan-Seared Tilapia with Sweet Pea Puree

This lightly sweet, herby puree radiates with spring flavor and color.   Ingredients 8 ounces frozen green peas, thawed 3/4 cup unsalted chicken stock, divided 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 7/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 garlic cloves 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided […]

Tomato and Peach Flatbreads with Basil

Ingredients 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions, divided 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 (8.8-ounce) package whole-grain naan breads (such as Stone Fire) Cooking spray 1 medium tomato, halved and sliced 1 ripe peach, pitted and sliced 2 tablespoons torn […]