Holiday Entertaining 2000: Wild Kitchen


  Ricotta Toast Points

The Chef
TODD ENGLISH of Todd English's Olives NY

Servings
Serves six.

Ingredients
1 cup fresh ricotta cheese (drained in cheesecloth if watery)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 3 teaspoons kosher or sea salt
1 to 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
6 to 8 6-by-2-inch slices of country bread, grilled or toasted
6 to 8 tablespoons blood-orange marmalade

Cooking Instructions
Beat together the cheese, basil, and cream in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk in the oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of the ricotta onto ends of toast and dollop 1 tablespoon of orange marmalade on top.

 

 

Best With
English's Honey Vinegar-Braised Rabbit.