Radicchio Wrapped Goat Cheese Food

GOAT CHEESE AND HERB STUFFED RADICCHIO LEAVES

Steps:

• Special Equipment: a deep-fry thermometer
• In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 300 degrees F. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
• Combine the garlic, parsley, basil, thyme, and scallions in a small, heat-resistant glass bowl. Carefully pour the warm oil over the herb mixture, Add the salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Spoon a thin layer of the herb mixture on the bottom of an 8 by 8-inch square glass baking dish. Arrange the goat cheese slices in a single layer on top. Spoon the remaining herb mixture evenly over the top of the goat cheese. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• To serve: Place the radicchio leaves on a serving platter, carefully place a slice of marinated goat cheese in each leaf. Drizzle with additional herb mixture and serve.

PENNE WITH RADICCHIO AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Quarter and core radicchio, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch wide strips. Set aside 2 cups of the cut up radicchio.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta and salt generously (but not too generously as you will add some of this water to the radicchio). Add pasta.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large heavy skillet or wide saucepan and add garlic and red pepper flakes. As soon as it begins to sizzle and smell fragrant add radicchio, except for the 2 cups you set aside, and salt to taste. Stir together until radicchio has wilted, about 5 minutes.
• When pasta is just about ready, using a ladle transfer 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water to pan with radicchio. Add goat cheese and stir together. Stir in radicchio you set aside. Drain pasta and add to pan with cooked radicchio and goat cheese. Add chives, toss together, and serve at once.

BAKED FIGS & GOAT'S CHEESE WITH RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to fan 160C/conventional 180C/gas 4. Unless the baking sheet is non stick, line it with foil, then brush the foil lightly with oil.
• Cut the figs into quarters, from the top almost to the base, and arrange on the foil. Slice the goat's cheese and arrange in the centre of the figs. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and tinged brown.
• Meanwhile, whisk the dressing ingredients with some seasoning. Put a couple of good radicchio leaves on each serving plate. Remove the figs from the oven and place on the radicchio leaves. Scatter the walnuts on top. Drizzle with the dressing and serve warm or at room temperature.

BAKED RADICCHIO AND HERBED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place radicchio in large shallow baking dish. Arrange goat cheese over. Heat oil in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Discard garlic. Add basil, marjoram and rosemary to oil. Season with pepper. Drizzle over goat cheese and radicchio. Bake until cheese begins to melt, about 15 minutes. Serve with bread slices.

RADICCHIO WRAPPED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Whisk first 4 ingredients together.
• Arrange leaves on work surface. Brush center of each leaf w/marinade. Place cheese rounds in center of each leaf. Fold up leaf around cheese creating bundles, cover and chill.
• Heat seasoned grill to medium-high. Brush each wrap with dressing and grill until cheese softens and leaves slightly char.
• Arrange tomatoes slices on plate, place bundles on top drizzle w/remaining dressing, salt & pepper.
• Option: garnish with fresh thyme or chives.

RADICCHIO, GOAT CHEESE, AND RAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• Put the raisins in a small bowl, and pour the vinegar over them. Let soak for 15 minutes.
• Pour the raisins and vinegar over the shredded radicchio in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, and season with the salt. Toss well to coat the salad with the dressing. Crumble the goat cheese into chunks over the salad, and gently toss again to distribute the cheese, taking care to keep it in chunks.

RADICCHIO, FONTINA, AND GOAT CHEESE PIZZA

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425°F. Whisk olive oil and finely chopped garlic in large bowl to blend. Add radicchio strips, grated Fontina, sliced fennel and roasted red peppers and toss to coat; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place crust on rimless baking sheet. Mound radicchio mixture on crust, leaving 3/4-inch plain border. Top with crumbled goat cheese. Bake pizza until crust is crisp and topping is heated through, about 13 minutes. Top pizza with Parmesan shavings, if desired. Cut pizza into slices and serve.