Cucumber Goat Cheese Dip With Radishes And Scallions Recipes

BENEDICTINE SPREAD

Steps:

• Process cream cheese, cucumber, dill, scallions, lemon juice, and mayonnaise in a food processor until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with dill. 2. Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks, bell pepper, radishes, and crostini alongside.

CREAMY GOAT CHEESE, BACON AND DATE DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, stir together the goat cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Transfer to a 1-quart baking dish or ovenproof skillet, and spread into an even layer. Bake until warmed through and bubbling, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, then add the dates to the bacon fat in the skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the insides are warm and the outsides blister, about 1 minute.
• Top the baked cheese with the dates and bacon, and garnish as you wish. Serve at once.

CREAMY GOAT CHEESE CHIVES DIP

Steps:

• In a bowl stir together goats cheese and cream cheese with oil. Add cucumber, chives and tomatoes and mix well. If you have deseeded your tomatoes you might need to add a little milk to reach the desired consistency.
• Season with pepper to taste.
• Serve with crackers or veggies of your choice.

HERBED GOAT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Blend goat cheese, oil and yogurt in processor until smooth. Add herbs and season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate about 4 hours. Serve dip with toasted baguette slices and raw vegetables.

CUCUMBER GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a food processor purée 1/2 cup cucumber with goat cheese, zest, and lemon juice until almost smooth. In a bowl stir together cucumber mixture, remaining cucumber, tarragon, 1 tablespoon onion, and pepper. Spread may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Let spread soften and stir it before serving. Sprinkle spread with remaining tablespoon onion.
• Serve spread with toasts or crackers.

CUCUMBER-GOAT-CHEESE DIP WITH RADISHES AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Place the goat cheese in a medium-size mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in the cucumber juice until smooth. Stir in the diced cucumber, radishes, scallions and mint. Season with the salt and pepper. Refrigerate until cold. Use as a dip for vegetables or as a dressing for salads and sandwiches.