Cubansandwichwithfreshgoatcheese Recipes

CHAVRIE GOAT CHEESE GNOCCHI

Steps:

• Bake the potatoes at 350°F until tender.
• Split in half and scoop out the pulp.
• Rice the pulp and mix with egg yolks , egg and Chavrie® mix well.
• Incorporate the flour until a stiff dough is formed.
• Roll out the dough and cut into the desired shapes. Roll over the tines of a fork.
• Cook in boiling salted water.
• Serve the gnocchi tossed with butter or olive oil and chopped parsley
• Serving Suggestion:.
• Serve over your favorite tomato sauce.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH FRESH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Peel and remove seeds from the squash.
• Cut in large 2 inch pieces.
• Place squash in heavy gauge sauce pot and cover with the milk and water.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes until very tender.
• Add 1 package Chavrie® Goat Cheese Pyramid and bring back to a simmer.
• Remove from the heat.
• Carefully remove squash with a slotted spoon and place in blender. Add enough of the cooking liquid to cover the squash puree in the blender. Be very careful: you must leave the center cap of the blender off so you do not trap the steam (cover loosely with a towel).
• Pour into a 1 gallon sauce pot and keep warm.
• Reserve and repeat until all the squash has been pureed.
• Adjust to desired consistency with the remaining cooking liquid. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, ladle the hot soup into the individual soup bowls and top with a dollop of Chavrie® Goat Cheese Pyramid garnish with fresh herbs.

WALDORF SALAD WITH FRESH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Core and dice apples.
• Dice celery.
• Mix apples, celery and lemon juice with Chavrie.
• Serve on a bed of lettuce and top with walnut pieces.

CUBAN SANDWICH (MY WAY)

Steps:

• Preheat a Large Cast iron or grill, over medium heat.
• Slice bread loaf in half long way making two sides. Spread the bottom and top halves with olive oil, spread mustard . Layer bottom and top halves with alternating ham, bacon, Chorizo, cheese, pickles, and onions. Be sure to place cheese on both sides .
• Top with Sofrito and sprinkle with Oregano, Paprika and salt and pepper to your preferred taste.
• Close sandwich, pressing gently. Make sure you don't overfill your sandwich by too much or the inside of the sandwich won't warm properly when cooking.
• Brush outside of the bread with soft butter.
• Wrap sandwich tightly in foil.
• Place sandwich in the center of the the grill or pan if using, press it down to make full contact Use a second pan or other heavy object to press on them until the first side crisps. About 5 minutes.
• When crisp, carefully flip sandwiches, continue cooking until crisp and browned, about another 5 minutes.
• When done, unwrap foil, slice into 2 to 4 slices and serve.
• NOTE: Sofrito is a type of Cuban salsa (not hot) I tend to make my own with recipe#456661.

SALADE AU CHEVRE CHAUD (SALAD WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Place the croutons on a baking sheet and top the rounds of cheese. Sprinkle with thyme and rosemary.
• Make the vinaigrette. Mix together the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and tarragon. Whisk in the yogurt and oil and add salt and pepper.
• Shortly before serving the salad, place the cheese-topped croutons in the oven and bake for 6-8 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling.
• Toss the lettuce, chervil, and red pepper together with the dressing and distribute among salad plates.
• Top the salads with the hot cheese croutons, garnish with radishes and serve at once.

CUBAN SANDWICH WITH FRESH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Slice the rolls horizontally in half, leaving 1 edge intact.
• Lay the bread open and spread each side with the mustard.
• Divide the ingredients evenly among the slices of roll.
• On a flat surface layer the ham, pork and cheese for each sandwich.
• Roll the sliced meat around the cheese and place in the open roll.
• Add 2 slices of pickles.
• Heat your panini maker or sandwich press.
• Drizzle each sandwich with olive oil.
• Place the sandwiches inside, press down and grill until the cheese is melted and the bread is flat and browned, approximately 10 minutes.
• Serve warm.