Woodsy Mushrooms over Fluffy Whipped Ricotta

Im so excited to share this recipe with you because its all about my favorite subject: snacking WITH a dose of PBSs new show, Food - Delicious Science. Have you been tuning in? Im so into this show because it combines my two favorite things to talk about: nerdy food knowledge and, well, food. The last episode in this season is all about BODY and how certain foods affect are bodies. My favorite bit was about how mushrooms can be a large source of Vitamin D. Two factors play into whether mushrooms are in fact packed with Vitamin D: how theyre prepared and if they were exposed to sunlight. I think that part is particularly fascinating since our own bodies create Vitamin D in the sunlight so the fact that we could simply put mushrooms in the sun and that vitamin can transfer to us during consumption is really REALLY cool.

Another good thing about mushrooms is their intense umami flavor that I love so much. Umami can come from all sorts of things but one ingredient that is quintessentially savory are mushrooms. The earthiness from them is so satisfying. In this instance, I paired them with a bit of whipped ricotta. If youve never had whipped ricotta, youre in for a treat because it is SO good. You basically take ricotta and add some olive oil to it and blend it until very very smooth. It will take a bit to get to that point but once it is, it will be delicious and youll want to pair it with everything.

I like my mushrooms simple. I used the classic combo of Italian parsley, lemon juice and crushed red pepper. Its a fresh combination of flavors that goes so well with the woodsy, earthy mushrooms.

Food - Delicious Science is the scientific story of the food on your plate. Michael Mosley and James Wong present a celebration of the physics, chemistry and biology that lies hidden inside every bite. The third episode airs Wednesday, May 31 at 10:00pm | Check local listings

Adrianna Adarme is a food blogger and author living in Los Angeles, California. She writes the blog A Cozy Kitchen, where she shares comforting, everyday recipes from her kitchen. She recently authored her first cookbook, PANCAKES: 72 Sweet and Savory Recipes for the Perfect Stack. She's a lover of breakfast, pie (and sometimes even pie for breakfast), corgis and cute things. You can find her on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.