Roasted Pineapple W Balsamic Glaze Honey Fresh Goat Cheese Recipes

ROASTED PINEAPPLE W BALSAMIC GLAZE HONEY & FRESH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Coat the bottom of a baking dish with some of the butter, arrange the pineapple slices and bake at 450F for about 15- 20 minutes.
• Divide the rest of the butter into the center of the pineapple slices. Drizzle with the balsamic and bake for a further 5 minutes.
• To serve, fill the hole with the fresh goat cheese (or another very creamy cheese) and pour some of the cooking liquid over it, then drizzle with honey.
• Allow to cool to at room temperature before serving.

BALSAMIC-GOAT CHEESE GRILLED PLUMS

Steps:

• For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine vinegar and lemon zest; bring to a boil. Cook 10-12 minutes or until mixture is thickened and reduced to about 1/3 cup (do not overcook)., Grill plums, covered, over medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. Drizzle with glaze; top with cheese.

ROASTED BEETS WITH HONEY BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Trim & scrub beets leaving root & 1" stem intact. Place on a sheet of foil, drizzle with 1/2 TB olive oil & wrap loosely but tightly(seal edges). Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour & let cool enough to handle.
• Remove stems & roots, peel & slice beets. Place in bowl.
• Combine glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Pour over beets.

HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZE/MARINADE

Steps:

• Bring vinegar and honey to boil over medium-high heat.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Stir in ketchup, garlic, oil and rosemary, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Stir in lemon zest and pepper.
• Cool completely, will keep in refrigerator for 1 week.

TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD WITH FRESH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together omitting the coconut and place in a serving dish and chill.
• Sprinkle toasted coconut over the top.

ZUCCHINI GRATIN (GOAT CHEESE)

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 400 °F, and coat a 1-quart shallow baking or casserole dish with non-stick spray.
• Place the shredded zucchini in a bowl and add salt to taste, mixing well.
• This will be a seasoning as well as an agent to draw out moisture.
• Let stand for 5 minutes, then drain the water that has collected at the bottom of the bowl.
• Heat 1 TBS olive oil over medium heat in a large non-stick skillet.
• Add the zucchini and black pepper to taste, and cook for approximately 10 minutes or until all the moisture has evaporated.
• If this goes well beyond 10 minutes, you may drain the zucchini and return to the skillet, but you really do want to get rid of all the moisture.
• Add the garlic, mix well and cook 5 minutes more, stirring as needed.
• Stir in the parsley and basil, and remove from heat.
• Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
• Beat the eggs and goat cheese together in a bowl.
• This may be done with a whisk, but do try to break the cheese down into small bits and incorporate well with the eggs.
• Stir the cooled zucchini into the egg mixture, then spoon into the baking dish.
• Top with bread crumbs and drizzle the remaining TBS olive oil over the top.
• Bake until golden brown, approximately 20 to 30 minutes.