🌲Even MORE Holiday Party Food That Will Disappear So Fast!

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in calories and still creamy.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories and has a similar sweetness.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides a similar richness with a different flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be used for convenience and cost.

Check the ricotta cheese for excess moisture; if watery, drain it using paper towels.

Let the ricotta sit on paper towels for a few minutes to absorb excess moisture.

Zest half a lemon.

Chop fresh thyme for garnish.

Add the drained ricotta cheese to a food processor.

Add lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the food processor.

Process the mixture for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Add approximately 1/3 cup of hot honey to the whipped ricotta and mix well.

Top the dip with chopped thyme and any remaining lemon zest for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

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