Grilled Nectarines With Goat Cheese Food

GRILLED NECTARINE & CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil; cook 10-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 3 tablespoons. Remove from heat., Brush oil over both sides of baguette slices. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Grill nectarines 45-60 seconds on each side or until tender and lightly browned. Cool slightly., Spread goat cheese over toasts. Cut nectarines into thick slices; arrange over cheese. Drizzle with balsamic syrup; sprinkle with basil. Serve immediately.

GRILLED NECTARINES WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine Cabernet and sugar in a saucepan. Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup. Let syrup cool.
• Place goat cheese and Gorgonzola in a blender with milk. Blend until smooth. Add additional milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary.
• Cut the nectarines in half lengthwise and remove the pits.
• Lightly brush nectarines with olive oil and place on the grill for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Once nectarines are cooled, place a spoonful of the goat cheese mousse in the center of each nectarine. Drizzle with Cabernet syrup.

GRILLED NECTARINES WITH BLUE CHEESE, FARM STAND HONEY AND BLACK PEPPER

Steps:

• Heat grill. Brush cut side of nectarine with oil and place on the grill, cut-side down. Grill until caramelized. Turn over and grill for 1 to 2 minutes until almost soft. Place nectarines on a platter, cut-side up and place a dollop of cheese in the center of each nectarine, drizzle with honey and ground fresh pepper over the top.

SUMMER SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE (DUTCH)

Steps:

• Cut the goat cheese into long slivers of about 1/3" wide.
• Peel the nectarines and divide them in segments.
• Heat a heavy skillet or stovetop grill pan. Thinly brush the nectarine segments with about 1 tbsp walnut oil. Grill them for a minute each side and take from the pan.
• Squeeze the half lemon over a small bowl, add honey, remaining walnut oil, fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste and whisk into a smooth dressing.
• Pour the dressing over the salad greens and goat cheese.
• Put the salad into four bowls and garnish with the grilled nectarine segments.
• Serve with a wholewheat baguette and a fruity wine such as Sangria if desired.