43 ricotta spring Recipes

olive oil, leek stalk (light part only), sliced thin, fresh peas, blanched and drained, eggs, fresh mint, stems removed , torn into small pieces, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, ricotta salata, crumbled (or fresh ricotta or goat cheese)

sliced green onions, sliced shallots (about 5), bagged prewashed baby spinach (about 3 packages), trimmed arugula (about 9 oz), chopped beet greens (about 4 oz), part-skim ricotta cheese, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, coarsely chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh dill, salt, fennel seeds, black pepper, sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed

uncooked spaghetti, asparagus , cut into 2 inch pieces, chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed), garlic, finely chopped, chopped yellow bell peppers, chopped red onion, chicken broth, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2 inch strips, fat-free ricotta cheese, chopped fresh basil, low-fat sour cream, salt, pepper

eggs, peasant bread , torn into 1-inch pieces, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, fat asparagus, peeled, red wine vinegar, salt, freshly ground pepper, young mustard greens or chicory, red onion, thinly sliced, ricotta salata, thinly sliced and crumbled, watermelon radish or 2 large red radishes, very thinly sliced

asparagus, trimmed and halved crosswise, snow peas, sugar snap pea, dried cellentani pasta, fresh green peas or 5 oz frozen green peas, thawed if frozen, fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese, finely grated, fresh lemon zest, finely grated, fresh lemon juice (to taste), garlic, minced (or to taste), extra virgin olive oil, prosciutto or 2 oz ham, torn into pieces, fresh chives, chopped, ricotta cheese, salt , to taste, pepper (optional)

ricotta cheese, egg, lightly beaten, self-raising flour, milk, spring onion, finely sliced, fresh coriander, chopped, sunflower oil , for shallow frying, salt & freshly ground black pepper, creme fraiche, to serve, ripe ripe but not soft avocados, red onion, diced, lime , juice and zest of, grated, red chile, seeded and finely chopped , to taste, tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced, mixed fresh mint , and coriander, caster sugar, thai fish sauce (nam pla), fresh coriander sprig, lime wedge

asparagus, freshly chopped basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, sea salt , preferably gray salt and freshly ground black pepper, panzanella croutons , recipe follows, fresh or frozen english peas , boiled until tender and drained, sliced green onion or spring onion, fresh lemon juice, divided, head radicchio , ribbon-cut, soaked, drained, and dried, whole baby spinach leaves or arugula, ricotta salata cheese, unsalted butter, crust-free cubed day-old bread (1/2-inch cubes ), grated parmesan, unsalted butter, crust-free cubed day-old bread (1/2-inch cubes ), grated parmesan

olive oil, butter, fingerling or small yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled and thinly sliced (1/8 inch thick), sliced green onions, spinach leaves, washed, drained, and stems removed, arugula leaves, washed, drained, and stems removed, eggs, lightly beaten, milk, shredded gruyere cheese (about 2 oz), salt, freshly ground pepper, fresh ricotta cheese (or softened cream cheese or cottage cheese), chopped fresh basil

stale bread, milk, beaten eggs, ricotta cheese, chopped thyme, shredded zucchini

torn swiss chard (about 3/4 lb), chopped yellow squash, chopped onion, chopped red bell pepper, shredded carrot, salt, butter, garlic cloves, crushed, all-purpose flour, fat-free milk, grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided, fat-free ricotta cheese, fat-free cottage cheese, grated asiago cheese, divided, dried oregano, no-boil lasagna noodles (such as barilla or vigo)

vegetable stock, quick-cooking polenta, ricotta cheese, pesto sauce, salt & freshly ground black pepper, baby corn , halved lengthwise, baby carrots, trimmed and halved lengthwise, asparagus spears, peas (fresh or frozen ), parmesan cheese , shavings, chopped fresh parsley

extra-virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, grated, lemon , zested and juiced, salt and freshly cracked black pepper, cavatappi pasta, cooked to package instructions and shocked under cold water, asparagus, blanched and thinly sliced on the bias, frozen peas , defrosted, roasted yellow peppers, chopped, grape tomatoes, halved, shallot, minced, fresh dill, chopped, ricotta salata, for garnish

pizza dough, all-purpose flour , for dusting, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling, ramps or scallions, trimmed, kosher salt, ricotta cheese, grated lemon zest, coarse sea salt, coarsely ground black pepper, fresh basil leaves, grated parmesan cheese, for topping

unsalted butter, olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, whole tomatoes, snipped to pieces in the can with kitchen shears, frozen peas and carrots, thawed, fresh thyme, chopped, salt, fresh ground black pepper, grated nutmeg, ricotta cheese (regular or lowfat , do not use fat free), eggs, at room temperature, grated lemon zest, no-boil lasagna noodles, pencil-thin asparagus spear

green bell pepper, minced, olive oil, garlic clove, minced, ricotta cheese, freshly grated parmesan, herbed crepe batter (recipe follows) made with parsley or chives, melted butter for brushing the crepes, spring tomato sauce, a 14- to 16-oz c n plum tom toes including the juice, salt , or to taste, sugar, tomato paste, dried basil, crumbled, cayenne , or to taste, peeled, seeded, and diced fresh tomatoes, all-purpose flour, chicken or beef broth, eggs, unsalted butter, melted and cooled, salt, minced fresh parsley leaves or a mixture of other minced fresh herbs, such as chives, coriander, or tarragon, melted unsalted butter for brushing the pan

goat cheese, unsalted butter, softened, ricotta cheese, head roasted garlic, pulp mashed, egg yolks, all-purpose flour, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fresh thyme leaves, chopped fresh oregano leaves, salt, white pepper, recipe blind baked savory pie crust , recipe follows, mixed spring greens, recipe black olive vinaigrette , recipe follows, pitted and halved kalamata olives , for garnishing plates

fresh figs, cut in half (not dried ), fresh ricotta (if not fresh , a container ricotta will work just fine, no low fat though), mascarpone cheese, orange , zest of, egg whites, sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, orange , segment (from the we zested no peel, just dipped in sugar), spring fresh mint

fresh whole milk ricotta, cold heavy cream, clover honey, grated orange zest, vanilla bean , seeds scraped, nectarines, cut in 1/2 and pitted, canola oil, toasted slivered almonds, mint springs