Tag Archives: goat cheese

Figs with Basil, Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Brandon Matzek

This recipe for Figs with Basil, Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Vinaigrette is sweet, salty, fresh, earthy, spicy and peppery. The texture is both crunchy and creamy with a toothsome bite from the figs. Super balanced. Super yummy. Continue reading →

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Goat Cheese Ice Cream with Fried Bread Crumbs and Balsamic Strawberries

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Brandon Matzek

Rich, creamy goat cheese ice cream is perfectly accented by crunchy pops of salted bread crumb and sweet, tangy balsamic strawberries. Continue reading →

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Cold Tomato and Tarragon Soup

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Brandon Matzek

Licorice is one of those flavors that I strongly disliked growing up.  I would always steer away from the black licorice bites in the candy dish and grimace in disgust when I got an unexpected mouthful of anise from an … Continue reading →

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Warm Spinach Salad with Cherry Pancetta Vinaigrette

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Brandon Matzek

Dressed in a warm cherry pancetta vinaigrette, this spinach salad is packed with amazing flavor and texture.  Almond-crusted goat cheese and crisp fennel make the salad a substantial side to any main course (especially a flakey white fish).  The cherry … Continue reading →

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