Nicole Dragon’s Ricotta Toast with Hot Honey Pistachios

There’s something about a thick slice of toasted sourdough with whipped ricotta that feels like the definition of simple luxury. This toast is one of those recipes that looks beautiful, tastes elevated, but takes almost no time to pull together. I can happily eat this standing at the kitchen counter as a snack… or serve it at a brunch spread or pair it with a spritz during summer aperitivo. Safe to say, you’ll be happily snacking with this one.

One thing that matters deeply to me as a chef is ingredient sourcing. I’m using Nichols Farms pistachios, which come from a sustainable family farm. I love knowing where my ingredients are coming from and supporting producers who truly care about quality. The Hot Honey pistachios make this dish. A little chef trick I love is pulling a flavor from the dish into the garnish to create a cohesive bite. The honey flavor in the whipped ricotta is repeated with the pistachios and ties everything together perfectly.

The result is this sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy bite with just enough subtle heat to keep things interesting. The peaches bring freshness and juiciness, the whipped ricotta is light and herbaceous, and the pistachios add the texture every good dish needs.