From “Flavours” Summer 2006
Ingredients: [‘chevre cheese with herbs’, ‘goat cheese’, ‘heavy cream’, ‘garlic clove’, ‘mixed herbs’, ‘chives’, ‘fresh ground pepper’, ‘salt’, ‘crostini’, ‘baguette’, ‘olive oil’, ‘garlic clove’]
Quantity of Ingredients: [” chevre cheese with herbs, spread “,”300 g creamy goat cheese, at room temperature “,”3/4 cup heavy cream”,”1 medium garlic clove, minced “,”2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped mixed herbs, such as basil, thyme, oregano or 2 1/2 tablespoons parsley”,”2 1/2 tablespoons finely snipped chives or 2 1/2 tablespoons finely sliced onions”,”1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper”,”1/4 teaspoon salt”,” crostini”,”1 baguette”,”1/4 cup olive oil”,”1 large garlic clove, crushed “]
Number of Servings: 4
Steps: [‘HERBED CHREVE SPREAD.’, ‘Using a wooden spoon, break up cheese in a mixing bowl. Slowly stir in heavy cream, mixing well between additions. When smooth, add remaining ingredients, stirring well. Scoop into a serving crock, sprinkle with additional herbs and serve with crostini, whole-wheat pitas or crackers. Covered and refrigerated, this cheese spread mellows and keeps well for several days. Makes 2 cups.’, ‘CROSTINI.’, ‘Cut a couple of baguettes (preferably day-old) into 1/4″ slices. Fill a small pot with olive oil and set over medium-low heat. When warmed, add garlic; turn off heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Drain oil into a small bowl, discarding garlic. Brush garlic oil on one side of baguette slices. Grill oiled side of baguette slices on a BBQ until lightly charred. Serve warm with cheese spread.’]