In which ricotta becomes demystified

April 24, 2012

For those of you who’ve wondered what to do with that creamy, fresh ricotta you picked up at the greenmarket - or better yet, that you made yourself - Melissa Clark of the New York Times’ Diner’s Journal gives us a few pointers. In a quirky video, complete with music (who doesn’t want an upbeat, ricotta recipe soundtrack?), she takes us through crostini, pasta, my personal favorite, dessert. How does ricotta with fresh raspberries, crushed biscotti, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar sound?

To make your own, try Food52’s contest-winning recipe from the contributor dubbed the “Ricotta Queen.” With a title like that, it has to be good.

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Kenzi Wilbur

Written by: Kenzi Wilbur

I have a thing for most foods topped with a fried egg, a strange disdain for overly soupy tomato sauce, and I can never make it home without ripping off the end of a newly-bought baguette. I like spoons very much.

1 Comment

AntoniaJames April 24, 2012
Yes, Jennifer Perillo's ricotta really is the best. I'm making some today, in fact. ;o)