Ricotta Crostini with Pickled Ramps and Crisp Pancetta Recipe - (4.1/5)

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Kosher salt
• 8 ramps or scallions, white and light green parts only, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 pound pancetta, cut into 1/2-by- 1/4-inch pieces
• Ten 1/2-inch-thick slices of ciabatta, cut into 2-by-2-inch squares