Holiday Appetizer:
Meyer Lemon Honey Bruschetta
If you like themes, having a Meyer Lemon Honey appetizer and cocktail is a light, refreshing theme for a cocktail party. (Click here for our Meyer Lemon Honey Mojito recipe.) I developed this riff on a bruschetta I saw Bobby Flay make on his brunch show.
Is Ricotta Cheese Healthy?
Here’s some information taken from Six Cheeses that Have Unexpected Health Benefits:
This cheese has a similar texture to cottage cheese, but it’s lighter and contains 14 grams of protein and 25% of your daily calcium needs in only half a cup. Ricotta cheese is also low in sodium, high in phosphorus, vitamins A and B and zinc. Ricotta cheese tastes great in crostinis, toast, and even cookies.
The Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 1/4 cups fresh Ricotta
- 1/4 cup Bee Wild Meyer Lemon Honey
- Zest of Half a Meyer Lemon (or Lime and Orange Zest Mixed) (use about 1-2 tbsps.)
- 1/3 cup toasted, chopped, blanched hazelnuts
- Thinly slice rest of Meyer Lemon (or Lime and Orange) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a broiler, oven or grill to medium-high heat.
- Toast the bread until lightly golden brown on both sides-the bread should be crisp but still tender on the inside, not brittle.
- Mix Ricotta, Meyer Lemon Honey, and Meyer Lemon zest.
- Dollop Ricotta mixture on each piece of toast.
- Decorate with Meyer Lemon Slice and Chopped Hazelnuts.
Notes
If you can't find Meyer Lemons, you can use half lime/half orange juice/zest in any recipe that requires Meyer Lemons.
