Scott Baiao admits he can barely make scrambled eggs. But he's far from a complete burnout in the kitchen. The 28-year-old star of the syndicated series "Charles in Charge" grew up helping his mother prepare Ricotta Puffs, a delicious dessert that comes from an old family recipe passed down by his grandmother.

1 c. all purpose bleached and enriched white flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. white granulated sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 lb. tub low fat Ricotta cheese
2 1/2 c. vegetable oil
Powdered sugar

Using a cooking thermometer, heat vegetable oil in a deep saucepan to 375 degrees. Mix all other ingredients together except for powdered sugar. Carefully add a tablespoon of mixture at a time to hot oil. Within a minute, balls will form puffs and turn a golden brown. Drain on a paper towel and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm. Makes two dozen Ricotta puffs. One word of caution: Scott says to be careful of splattering oil. Wear an apron and keep children away from cooking area.