CHICKEN WITH HERB AND RICOTTA STUFFING These little chicken drumsticks are full of flavor, and the stuffing and bacon help to keep them moist and tender. 4 tablespoons ricotta cheese 1 garlic clove, crushed 3 tablespoons mixed chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, flat-leaf parsley and mint 2 tablespoons fresh brown bread crumbs 8 chicken drumsticks 8 slices lean smoked bacon 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard 1 tablespoon sunflower oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Mix together the ricotta, garlic, herbs and bread crumbs. Season well with plenty of salt and pepper.

Carefully loosen the skin from each drumstick and spoon a little of the herb stuffing underneath, smoothing the skin back over firmly.

Wrap a bacon slice tightly around the wide end of each drumstick, to hold the skin in place over the stuffing during cooking.

Mix together the mustard and oil and brush them over the chicken. Cook on a medium-hot grill for about 25 minutes, turning occasionally.

Serves 4.

[The Barbecue and Grill Book, Sizzling Ideas for Delicious Outdoor Eating - Christine France]