Fig Caramelized Onion And Goat Cheese Gallette Food

FIG, CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE PANINI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onions, sugar and salt; cook and stir until softened, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, place figs, water and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, about 20 minutes., Preheat panini maker or indoor electric grill. Layer 6 slices of bread with Asiago cheese, prosciutto, goat cheese, caramelized onions and figs; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with remaining butter., Cook sandwiches, covered, until bread is browned and cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes. If desired, drizzle with balsamic glaze.

FIGS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat; add oil. Add onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking and stirring until onion is very tender and dark brown, about 40 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool.
• While the onion is cooling, cut the figs lengthwise into 1/4-inch rounds.
• Layer 1/4 teaspoon goat cheese, 1/4 teaspoon caramelized onions, and 1 or 2 fig slices on each cracker.

FRESH FIG, CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE GOURMET PIZZA

Steps:

• In a pan saute onions in oil till a caramel color, set aside to cool completely.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1 inch thick. You can make it round or square all a matter of taste.
• Place on a pan that is dusted with corn meal.
• Spread a thin coat of olive oil on dough.
• Arrange goat cheese, figs cut side up, cooled onions around on crust.
• Top with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with rosemary.
• Place in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
• ALTERNATE method:.
• If grilling preheat grill to medium high.
• Oil one side and place on a clean oiled grill and grill for 4-5 minutes.
• Flip and then lightly spread olive oil on dough.
• Arrange goat cheese, figs cut side up, cooled onions around on crust.
• Top with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with rosemary.
• Cook a couple more minutes.

BAKED GOAT CHEESE WITH CARAMELIZED ONION, GARLIC AND MISSION FIGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Crumble the goat cheese into an oven safe dish and set aside.
• In a sauce pot combine the figs and sherry with enough water to barely cover the figs. Place the sauce pot over high heat and bring up to a bubble, cover and remove from the heat and let the figs plump while the onions are cooking.
• Pour the olive oil into a large skillet and place over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon remove the plumped figs from the sauce pot, leaving behind any of the pluming liquid. Add the figs to the cooked onions, stir to combine and then spoon over the goat cheese. Place the dish into the top half of the oven for 20 minutes, until the edges begin to bubble.
• Remove and serve immediately with sliced baguettes.

FIG, CARAMELIZED ONION, AND GOAT CHEESE GALLETTE

Steps:

• For Caramelized Onions: Caramelize onions in butter or oil, salt and pepper over low heat for about 45 minutes until golden brown. Add balsamic vinegar near end and saute over medium until evaporated. Adjust salt and pepper if needed. Set aside and cool completely. For Figs: Combine balsamic vinegar, port or wine, and pepper. Simmer until thickened into a syrup and reduced by about 1/2 to 2/3. Add figs to syrup, toss to coat, and allow to soak for 5-10 minutes. For Cheese Filling: In stand mixer cream together the goat cheese and cream cheese. Mix in the honey, lemon zest, liqueur (if using), thyme and pepper. Beat egg lightly and add half of it to the cheese mixture (reserve other half for pastry egg wash). Chill mixture until firmed up. To Assemble: On lightly floured surface roll out dough into large rectangle (about 16x12 inches or so plus extra for trimming). Transfer to baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread cheese filling in a 3 to 4 inch wide strip lengthwise down the middle of the pastry, leaving 1 to 2 inch border on the ends. Sprinkle top of cheese with a third of the fennel, thyme, and walnuts. Spread caramelized onions on top of the cheese and top with another third of the fennel, thyme and walnuts. Drain the fig mixture if any liquid remains, spread them over the onions layer, and top with the remaining fennel, thyme and walnuts. Fold the short edges up over the filling and crimp together to seal ends. Cut diagonal slices to form strips about 1 1/2 inches wide down the length of the sides, leaving 2 inches uncut space around the filling. Fold first one side and then the other over the filling. Interweave the strips to form a braided top. Brush entire surface of pastry with egg-wash, and chill 30 minutes in refrigerator while oven preheats. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake chilled pastry for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire rack and serve at room temperature.

BAKED GOAT CHEESE, CARAMELIZED ONION, GARLIC AND FIGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Crumble the goat cheese into an oven safe dish and set aside.
• In a sauce pot combine the figs and sherry with enough water to barely cover the figs. Place the sauce pot over high heat and bring up to a bubble, cover and remove from the heat and let the figs plump while the onions are cooking.
• Pour the olive oil into a large skillet and place over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Using a slotted spoon remove the plumped figs from the sauce pot, leaving behind any of the pluming liquid.
• Add the figs to the cooked onions, stir to combine and then spoon over the goat cheese.
• Place the dish into the top half of the oven for 20 minutes, until the edges begin to bubble.
• Remove and serve immediately with sliced baguettes.