January 2009

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, add 1 large onion, minced (optional) When translucent, add 1 lb greens (chard, kale, collards) heavy stems removed, washed and chopped. Sauté until tender, but still bright green. Blend in: ¼ to ½ cup chopped, pitted olives. Any pungent olive will do ¼ cup currants salt [...]

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This is another variable dish, like Quiche or pasta. Goat cheese added during the cooking process adds a creamy, tangy flavor. Polenta can be eaten plain, or works well with strong flavors. Try: Your favorite hearty meat sauce, sautéed mushrooms and herbs, roasted red peppers, broiled tomatoes and goat or blue cheese, rosemary infused butter [...]

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Use your choice of pre-made flatbread or crust, or make your own. Easy Crust: You can also make this into rounds and stuff with goat cheese and other fillings and bake as calzones. Dissolve: ½ packet 1 ½ Tablespoons active dry yeast in 1 cup warm water (warm, not hot to your wrist, 95 to [...]

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Here’s a method which combines breading, frying and baking. 2 chicken breasts, cut in half for 4 servings. Slit the ½ breasts along the thin, long edge and cut nearly through. Divide ¼ cup goat cheese spread among the 4 servings, inserting into the slit and pinching the opening to seal. Holding the stuffed opening [...]

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Quiches and other baked items. Quiche basics Crust combine 1 cup flour ¼ teaspoon salt, using pastry blender or food processor cut in ½ stick butter. When mixture resembles coarse meal, add 2 Tablespoons ice water to form dough. Roll out on lightly floured surface until edges come out an inch or two from an [...]

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Simple Pasta Sauce for ¾ lb pasta. Blend the following ingredients in a bowl and spoon over hot pasta. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water for the sauce. ½ lb goat cheese crumbled or grated 1/3 cup grated parmesan 1/3 cup milk 1 cup hot pasta cooking water Top with sautéed mushrooms, steamed vegetables, eggplants [...]

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Mexican ideas. Fill enchiladas, burritos or tacos with any of the following combinations. (quantities will fill about 12 enchiladas or tacos, 6 burritos) any soft goat cheese, cut in chunks, or crumbled, will do. Filling 1 1 can artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped 1 small can chopped roasted green chilies, drained 1 10 [...]

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This egg dish is a great vehicle for all kinds of “fillings” left over pasta, sautéed vegetables, meat, fish, and of course, goat cheese.  Here’s the basic formula with some filling suggestions. You will need a heavy, over proof non-stick frying pan, since you start on the stove top with a sauté, then move to [...]

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This slow-cooked Italian rice dish makes a hearty main meal. It does require attention, but the creamy result is well worth it. Arborio Rice can be found at most specialty food stores, co ops (in the bulk section) or even large, well stocked supermarkets. Don’t substitute. Arborio rice absorbs more water than regular rice. A [...]

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