Charred Orange + Honey Ricotta Toast with Black Pepper

This is what happens when “just toast” gets dressed up and stays out too late.

Ingredients

• 2 thick slices of sourdough or country bread
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta
• 2 oranges, sliced into thin rounds (peel on)
• 2 tbsp honey
• Olive oil
• Flaky salt
• Fresh cracked black pepper
• Fresh thyme leaves or chili flakes

Instructions

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high and add a drizzle of olive oil.
2. Lay in the orange slices and let them char—don’t move them too much. You want deep caramelized edges, almost burnt in spots.
3. Drizzle honey over the oranges while they’re still in the pan and let it bubble and thicken slightly. Remove from heat.
4. Toast your bread until golden and crisp.
5. Spread ricotta generously over each slice.
6. Top with the warm charred oranges and all that sticky gooey honey glaze.
7. Finish with flaky salt, aggressive black pepper, and herbs or chili flakes if you’re feeling spicy!