I think I’ve found my new favorite appetizer. By using fat-free ricotta cheese as the main ingredient, it’s fairly good for you… and it only takes a few minutes to prepare. The worst part of it is waiting the three to four hours for the flavors to meld together. The smooth ricotta, mixed with olive oil, fresh garlic, parsley and chives is outstanding and absolutely perfect for a summer get-together out on the patio. It’s light texture is wonderful on crackers, artisan bread and I’m sure on pizza. Can’t wait to give that one a try!
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#87 – Lyonnaise Garlic and Herb Cheese (pgs. 20-21)
Source: Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan
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Ricotta is the right cheese here. The pizza idea keeps coming back to my mind! Nice spread!
it looks amazing
I love your Jadite bowl! I agree – much lighter than many vegetable dips – I can think of so many uses for it.
Have a wonderful weekend!
I just read that you went to TCU – I went to the University of Dallas – not too far from there! My first job was at Six Flags Over Texas – LOL!
I totally agree with you on this cheese spread! I found the flavor delicious. I plan on serving it as an appetizer at my Memorial Day get together! Yours looks so creamy and luscious! Have a great weekend!
Pizza actually sounds good to me with this spread. I thought it went well with tomatoes and I’m thinking a drizzle of pesto sauce and…….. it is limitless. Most people like it with bread so why not pizza dough!
It would be great for a summer evening on the patio!
Love it!
Jessica, I loved this. Easy to make. Can use it in so many ways. It just needs to be bumped up in flavor a bit and I am trying to figure that out. A little tinkering, perhaps.
Looks delicious, We enjoyed this, and can see using various
combinations to vary this dip/spread. Great job. Happy
weekend.
Great minds think alike! If I go to a pizza place that offers ricotta with the toppings I usually get it. Flavored ricotta would be even better!
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to taste it!! Maybe for a late night snack!
Lovely looking photos – you know your photos have a wonderful “fresh” and appetizing look, it is a pleasure to look at them. I am glad that you enjoyed preparing this recipe.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Gorgeous photos…and I love your lightened up version!
Such a pretty presentation! I think I am going to try this with some pasta next. I hope you have a wonderful weekend, Jessica.
Totally agree – I loved this spread & it is such a nice, easy crowd pleaser. Perfect for patio dining!
Glad you enjoyed it. Looks great!
Oooh, I love ricotta on pizza. This herby cheese would be great. Your crackers look quite delicious with the yummy spread. Nice job! Hope you have a great weekend.
LOL – I didn’t have the three to four hours for the flavors to meld – I just dived straight in, and it was fine. Yours looks good, and I am glad that you enjoyed it.
I really liked this one too! Your pictures are beautiful as usual and I think this would taste AMAZING on a pizza!
Oooh – I love your idea of using this on pizza!
Must try this! I never remember to consider fat free ricotta when making healthy dips. Great idea!
This is absolutely delicious! Also, very healthy and low cal! Love, love, love it!!!!
i’m so glad you enjoyed this! the recipe is definitely a great idea, i may try it with different flavors.
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