Goat Cheese And Fig Open Faced Sandwich Food

GOAT CHEESE AND FIG SANDWICHES ON RAISIN BREAD

Steps:

• For the Fig Spread:.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the figs, 1 1/2 cups of the water, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated and the figs are nearly tender when pierced with a fork.
• Transfer the mixture to a food processor, add the lemon juice, and process for 20 to 30 seconds (adding remaining 1/4 cup of water if necessary), or until smooth. Makes about 1 3/4 cups.
• For the Sandwiches:.
• Preheat the broiler. With a 2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out a round from each slice of bread. Arrange the rounds on a baking sheet and toast them under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
• In a small bowl or food processor, combine the goat cheese and milk. Whisk or blend until smooth. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle, and then pipe the cheese onto each round of bread.
• Top with a spoonful of the fig spread and garnish with 2 pieces of chives.

GRILLED GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES WITH FIG AND HONEY

Steps:

• Combine honey, lemon rind, and goat cheese, stirring till blended. Spread 1 tbls. goat cheese mixture on each of 4 bread slices; top each slice with 1 1/2 teaspoons preserves and 1/2 teaspoons basil. Top with remaining bread slices. Lightly coat oustide of each sandwich with margarine or cooking spray.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 sandwiches to the pan. Place a weight(cast iron or heavy skillet) on top of sandwiches; press gently to flatten. Cookk 3 minutes on each side, or until bread is lightly toasted, leaving pan on top of sandwiches as they cook.
• Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
• Makes 4 sandwiches.

GOAT CHEESE AND FIG OPEN-FACED SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, milk, chives, salt and pepper. Spread mixture over one side of bread. Top with figs, walnuts and honey. Garnish with extra chives and coarsely chopped black pepper, if desired.

GOAT CHEESE AND FIG OPEN-FACED SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, milk, chives, salt and pepper. Spread mixture over one side of bread. Top with figs, walnuts and honey. Garnish with extra chives and coarsely chopped black pepper, if desired.

PROSCIUTTO, GOAT CHEESE, AND FIG SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Stir together goat cheese and pepper with a fork. Spread butter on cut sides of rolls. Make sandwiches with rolls, peppered goat cheese, figs, prosciutto, and arugula.