Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Ricotta with Rosemary Infused Honey and Pears

 For the longest time I was not a fan of combining fruit and cheese. I am not sure why; I think I was afraid that these two flavor combinations just would not work together.  However, this quickly changed during college when I tried the combination of baked brie and raspberry jam - I thought I had died and gone to heaven.  I was surprised how the sweetness of the raspberries brought out the saltiness of the brie and from that moment on I was hooked.  The other weekend I met a friend for brunch at The Smile on Bond Street, and we decided to split a dish that inspired me to make this recipe for Ricotta with Rosemary Infused Honey and Pears.  Continue for recipe...


 I cannot describe how fantastic honey tastes when it is infused with rosemary - it provides an earthy, robust flavor to the sweetness of the honey.  When this concoction is drizzled over the creamy, fresh ricotta, it takes this dish to a whole new level.  

*All photographs by Alison 
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15 comments:

  1. MyJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    Simple but yet very delicious!

    http://myfashionfoodstyle.blogspot.co.il/

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  2. LilliJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    Never thought of these 2 flavors together, they inspires me to try! Thanks for sharing! Kisses! xo

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  3. Albertina || Mimosa LaneJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    oh wao!! Sounds divine!! Loving your gold flatware!! So, does your boyfriend the luckiest man ever having all this delicious food?? You know its interesting because Rosemary grows great here in Dallas....and I have seen some beautiful and minimalistic gardens here with huge rosemary bushes....totally going in my next home. Scares away mosquitoes too.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:35 PM

      Luckily he eats all of my sweets pretty rapidly so I don;t have to eat them!

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  4. CravingforbarneysJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Delicous!

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  5. Julie and LaurenJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Omg delicious, gorgeous photos. X

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  6. AlyssaJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    This looks incredible...and the photos are gorgeous! I'm a huge fruit and cheese combo fan–I definitely want to try this!

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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  7. Julie, from prosecco to plaidJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Such pretty photos and this looks absolutely delicious!! xo, Julie
    www.fromproseccotoplaid.com

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  8. Holly Foxen Wells of Glamour MashJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Alison- I look forward to your posts every day! Somehow my tum is always grumbling after I cruise Heart of Gold and Luxury!

    xx
    Holly Foxen Wells
    GlamourMash

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  9. Holly Foxen Wells of Glamour MashJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Alison, would you ever be interested in featuring one of your recipes on GlamourMash? I would be absolutely thrilled to have you! Contact me at holly@glamourmash.com if you are ever interested!

    xoxo
    Holly Foxen Wells
    GlamourMash

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  10. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    wow that not only sounds/looks delicious but it's so elegant too!

    xxx
    Lady à la Mode

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  11. Always MayleeJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Mmm, anything with cheese is a win in my book. And how gorgeous are these photos!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  12. Holly MJanuary 24, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    This dish is beautiful...and the photos are STUNNING!! (as usual) xoxo

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