Fresh Figs With Rosemary Goat Cheese Food

ROASTED FIGS AND GOAT CHEESE WITH ROSEMARY HONEY BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• In a small bowl, whisk together chopped rosemary (1 tablespoon), olive oil (2 tablespoons), balsamic vinegar (2 tablespoons), honey (1 tablespoon), and salt to taste.
• In a small baking dish, arrange figs cut side up.
• Crumble goat cheese on top of the figs (I usually use a fork or knife to get chunks off the goat cheese log right over the baking dish, since it's so soft and difficult to crumble).
• Drizzle the dressing evenly on top of the figs.
• Roast in oven for 15 minutes, or until figs have reached the desired tenderness/are starting to brown. (if they are taking a while to brown, you can finish them under the broiler).
• Serve figs and goat cheese on crostini drizzled with extra dressing from the bottom of the baking dish.

FIGS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Use your fingers to roll the goat cheese into 24 1/2 teaspoon-sized balls.
• Cut figs in half. Press a cheese ball into the center of each fig. Plate them and drizzle with vinegar. Serve within an hour.

FRESH FIGS WITH ROSEMARY GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together all ingredients except figs until smooth and season with salt and pepper. Rosemary goat cheese may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring goat cheese to cool room temperature before serving.
• Mound goat cheese in center of a platter. Halve figs and arrange around goat cheese for dipping.

BROILED FIGS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Strip the leaves from the bottom of the rosemary stems, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of leaves at the tip.
• Place the stems in a bowl and add cold water to cover; soak for at least 30 minutes.
• Skewer fig halves crosswise on each rosemary stem.
• Arrange the skewers on a plate with the cut sides of the figs facing up.
• In a small bowl, mix together honey and lemon juice.
• Brush the honey/lemon mixture over the cut side of the figs.
• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Broil the figs cut side up until they are lightly browned and softened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Top with cheese and place back under broiler for 1 minute.
• Serve on the skewers while still hot.

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.

FIGS WITH HERBED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine the goat cheese, chives, parsley,, snipped rosemary, salt, and pepper.
• Cut the figs in half. If using apricots, cut in half; remove and discard pits. Top the fig halves with the herbed cheese. Cover and chill up to 1 hour before serving. Top the figs with rosemary sprigs. Enjoy!
• Makes 6 servings.

ROSEMARY GOAT CHEESE MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a big bowl cream butter and eggs until very creamy.
• In another bowl combine flour and baking powder. Add to egg mixture alternating with yogurt. Add oil. Mix in well.
• Stir in chopped rosemary and goats cheese. Season with pepper.
• Fill into prepared muffin tins (I used silicone ones). Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
• Bake at 180°C/350°F in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
• Enjoy! :).