Three-cheeses biscuits

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
pinch of salt
2 jumbo eggs
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup whole milk mozzarella, shredded

Makes about 15 biscuits

Preparation:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 415ºF.
2. In a small bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt.
3. In a medium bowl whisk eggs, then add ricotta cheese and olive oil, mix well. Add the flour and mix.
4. Add shredded cheddar and mozzarella, mix well (the dough might be a little sticky, but it is easy to work with).
5. Form balls from dough and put them on the parchment paper about an inch apart. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until they are golden in color. Let the biscuits cool a bit before eating.

Chocolaty ricotta cupcakes

Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 stick (100 g) softened butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 jumbo eggs
2 tablespoons brandy
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

Makes about 12 cupcakes

Preparation:

1. Line 12 muffins cups with paper liners. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa into a bowl.
3. Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, add eggs and brandy and mix again (I use a food processor).
4. Add 1/3 of the flour and mix, then add ½ cup of ricotta cheese and mix. Repeat ending with the flour.
5. Fill the muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.