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This simple preparation combines honey and pepper to create a sweet and hot combination. The ricotta cheese provides a little bit of substance and evens out the flavors.

1 cup fresh Ricotta cheese
1 drizzle olive oil (scant teaspoon)
Sprinkle of salt
3 T honey, divided
8 slices of the bread of your choice
1 T combined pink and white peppercorns

Mix together the ricotta cheese, oil, and salt. Toast the bread. Spread the seasoned ricotta on top of the sliced bread. Drizzle a little bit of honey on each toast. Grind the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle or in a peppermill and sprinkle on top of the toasts.

Perfect for breakfast, light-lunch, or even dessert.

Makes 4-6 toasts.