You gotta try Ricotta

Most people when ask about Ricotta would stumble to describe it other than "it's a cheese, right?" And exposure to Ricotta for most has through cheesecakes or classic lasagna recipes.

Actually, Ricotta is a by-product of cheese manufacturing. Ricotta is the is uncooked and unripened curd, which is undrained of its whey. It is fresh (as opposed to ripened or aged), grainy and creamy white in appearance, slightly sweet in taste, and contains around 5% fat. In this form, it is somewhat similar in texture to some cottage cheese though much lighter. Like many fresh cheeses, it is highly perishable.

I ran across this article in The New York Times that must be shared for it's photos and ideas. Read the article, spend a little time poking around AllRecipes.com, RecipeZaar.com, About.com and try a few new dishes on your family. Ricotta is cheap, nutritious and low in fat. Enjoy!