In the realm of culinary artistry, where flavors dance and textures intertwine, there exists a dish that transcends the ordinary and elevates the senses: inspirational goat's cheese on garlic ciabatta toast. Imagine a symphony of textures and flavors, where creamy, tangy goat's cheese harmoniously blends with the crispy, garlicky crunch of ciabatta toast. This exquisite appetizer or light meal is a true testament to the power of simple ingredients masterfully combined, promising an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave you craving more.
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INSPIRATIONAL GOAT'S CHEESE ON GARLIC CIABATTA TOAST
Toasted goat's cheese on toast that has been spread with garlic paste.......and then served on mixed salad leaves - brilliant! I am hooked on Nigel Slater's new programme, "Simple Suppers", where he prepares and cooks food just the way I like it...........fresh, seasonal, unpretentious, flexible and hearty. This is one of Nigel's "Inspirational" recipes that was shown on his first programme. In the absence of ciabatta bread, I would be inclined to use any rustic bread........with lots of body! (Recipe from NIgel Slater's Simple Suppers and the Digin site.)
Provided by French Tart
Categories Spreads
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
- Arrange the whole heads of garlic snugly in an oven dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with thyme, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast in the oven for about an hour, or until the garlic is softened.
- Squeeze the soft garlic out of its skins into a small dish or bowl. Add enough olive oil to make a thick paste and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Slice some goats' cheese thinly. Cut the ciabatta in half and place under the grill to toast then spread the slices with the garlic paste. Place the goats' cheese on top and pop under the grill again until the cheese has melted.
- Serve with on a bed of fresh, crisp lettuce leaves. I often add a couple of slices of prosciutto, too.
GOAT CHEESE TART
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories appetizer
Time P1DT17h25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the crust, put the flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Cut 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) of the butter into large dice, add to the bowl, and pulse until the butter is the size of peas. With the machine running, add the ice water all at once and process until the dough becomes crumbly. Don't overprocess. Dump the dough out on a floured board, gather it loosely into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough on a well-floured board and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable sides, rolling the pin over the top to cut off the excess dough. Butter 1 side of a square of aluminum foil and fit it, butter side down, into the tart pan. Fill the foil with rice or beans. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the beans and foil from the tart shell, prick the bottom all over with a fork, and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of butter in a small pan and saute the shallots over low heat for 5 minutes, or until tender. Place the goat cheese in the bowl of the food processor and process until crumbly. Add the cream, eggs, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper and process until blended.
- Scatter the cooked shallots over the bottom of the tart shell. Pour the goat cheese mixture over the shallots to fill the shell (if the shell has shrunk, there may be leftover filling). Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the tart is firm when shaken and the top is lightly browned. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and serve hot or at room temperature.
GOAT CHEESE TOASTS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy large baking sheets. Brush olive oil over the bread slices. Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
- Blend the goat cheese and cream cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Add the parsley, thyme, and lemon peel. Using the on/off button, pulse just to blend. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread the cheese mixture over the crostini. Sprinkle with the olives, chives, and more pepper. Arrange the toasts on a platter and serve.
- Do-Ahead Tip: The crostini and cheese mixture can each be prepared 2 days ahead. Store the crostini in an airtight container at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate the cheese mixture. Let the cheese mixture stand at room temperature for 1 hour to soften slightly before spreading over the crostini.
ROASTED GOAT CHEESE WITH GARLIC
Now that we have kids, my husband and I don't entertain much. But when we do, I serve this savory spread. The combination of goat cheese, garlic and onions always earns rave reviews. -Carol Barlow, Berwyn, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield about 1-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place garlic and oil in a pie plate. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender and lightly browned. Add brown sugar; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat., Remove garlic from pie plate. Spread onion mixture in pie plate; top with cheese. Place garlic over cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. , Mash garlic mixture with a fork. Stir in the vinegar, salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with basil. Serve warm with French bread or crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.
GOAT CHEESE TOASTS WITH WALNUTS, HONEY & THYME
Provided by Jeanne Kelley
Categories Cheese Breakfast Brunch Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Lunch Goat Cheese Walnut Honey Thyme Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the toasts on a small rimmed baking sheet. Spread the toast slices evenly with the goat 1 cheese, and sprinkle with the walnuts, dividing them evenly. Drizzle 1/4 tsp of the walnut oil over each toast. Bake until the walnuts are toasted and the cheese is warm, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the toasts to plates and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle each toast with honey, then sprinkle with the thyme leaves and serve.
POTATO GRATIN WITH GOAT CHEESE AND GARLIC
Categories Milk/Cream Cheese Dairy Garlic Potato Side Christmas Easter Thanksgiving Mother's Day Casserole/Gratin Goat Cheese Root Vegetable Fall Winter Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously butter 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Whisk first 7 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Arrange 1/3 of potatoes in bottom of prepared dish, overlapping slightly and covering completely. Pour 1/3 of cream mixture over. Repeat layering potatoes and cream mixture 2 more times. Bake uncovered until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown in spots, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Serve hot.
COURGETTE & GOAT'S CHEESE CIABATTA
Simple sandwiches to whip up as a speedy vegetarian supper or lunch
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch, Main course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drizzle the courgette slices with a little olive oil. Cook on a hot griddle pan (or in a frying pan) for about 2 mins on each side until tender. Toast the ciabatta and gently rub with the cut garlic clove.
- Whisk together the lemon juice with the remaining oil and some seasoning. Spread the ciabatta with the soft goat's cheese and top with the courgette slices, a little dressing, the lemon zest and basil. Serve with a salad, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium
STRAWBERRY GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA
The way the tangy, slightly salty goat cheese works with the syrupy, balsamic-coated strawberries and crispy, charred bread is a thing of beauty.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat vinegar in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Simmer until reduced by about half, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare a grill for high heat. Place bread slices on a foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Combine strawberries and thyme in a small bowl and set aside.
- Grill bread on the preheated grill until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
- Spread goat cheese on toasted bread. Add black pepper, salt, and reduced vinegar to the strawberry mixture. Spoon over the goat cheese topped bruschetta. Garnish with additional thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 460.1 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
Tips:
- To achieve the perfect balance of flavors, use high-quality ingredients, such as fresh goat cheese, crusty ciabatta bread, and flavorful garlic butter.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the ciabatta slices. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
- Keep an eye on the ciabatta slices while they are toasting. They can burn quickly, so it's important to remove them from the pan as soon as they are golden brown.
- If you don't have a grill, you can toast the ciabatta slices in a toaster oven or under the broiler in your oven.
- To make the garlic butter, use a microplane to grate the garlic. This will help it distribute evenly throughout the butter.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to spread the garlic butter on the ciabatta slices.
- Be generous with the goat cheese. It should be the star of the show!
Conclusion:
Goats cheese on garlic ciabatta toast is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It's perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to elegant parties. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can create a dish that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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