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What
Recipe for Strawberry and Fromage Blanc Tarts with Balsamic Reduction from cheese maker Tasia Malakasis of Belle Chevre.
Recipes
Strawberry and Fromage Blanc Tarts with Balsamic Reduction
Recipe courtesy of Tasia Malakasis of Belle Chevre
- 6 oz Belle Chèvre Fromage Blanc
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier
- 1 pinch nutmeg
Directions
Tarts
1) Combine all but flour in food processor.
2) Slowly sift in flour until smooth.
3) Fill 24 individual mini filo tart shells.
4) Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 10 minutes.
Fruit Toppings
1) Boil 2 cups of balsamic vinegar until reduced by half.
2) Dice small strawberries tossed in sugar.
3) Drizzle with balsamic reduction.
4) Top tarts.
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September 13, 2012
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Elkmont, AL
Grilled Greek Kiss (Goat Cheese Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Recipe courtesy of Tasia Malakasis of Belle Chevre
12 servings
Ingredients
- 12 Belle Chevre Greek Kisses
- Grilled Bread (optional for serving)
Directions
1) Grill the packages over moderately high heat for 2 minutes per side, until the leaves are crisp on the outside and the cheese is slightly melted.
2) Serve with grilled bread.
If you cannot find Greek Kiss readily available try making your own – it is simple.
Ingredients
- 2 jarred grape leaves
- 1 teaspoon minced dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon minced dried lavender
- One 12-ounce log of soft goat cheese, chilled
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Grilled bread, for serving (optional)
Directions
1) Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
2) Add the grape leaves and boil for 30 seconds and drain.
3) Blanch the leaves a second time in fresh boiling water.
4) Drain again, pat dry and cut off the stems.
5) Spread the leaves out on a work surface, vein sides up.
6) Light a grill or heat a grill pan.
7) In a shallow dish, combine the thyme, rosemary and lavender.
8) Cut the goat cheese into 12 equal rounds.
9) Lightly roll the edge of each round in the herbs.
10) Set a round in the center of each grape leaf and season lightly with salt.
11) Drizzle each round with 1/2 teaspoon of oil and wrap them in the leaves.
12) Lightly brush the packages with olive oil.
13) Grill the packages over moderately high heat for 2 minutes per side, until the leaves are crisp on the outside and the cheese is slightly melted.
14) Serve with grilled bread.
Belle Chevre
Elkmont
Goat Cheese Creamery
26910 Bethel Road
Elkmont, AL 35620
T: 256.423.2238
Website:
Who
Tasia Malakasis is the owner of Belle Chevre in Elkmont, AL.
Why
Belle Chevre has garnered 51 national awards and hundreds of honorable mentions, including awards from the American Cheese Society and The American Dairy Goat Association.
Cookbook
- Tasia's Table: Cooking With the Artisan Cheesemaker at Belle Chevre [Buy]
Belle Chèvre Fromage Blanc
“Our original spreadable goat cheese (aka fromage blanc) is the freshest of the goat cheeses.”
Honey
Belle Chevre Goat Cheese Log
Grape Leaves
Belle Chevre Greek Kiss
“4 oz fresh chevre discs and wrap in a beautiful brined grape leaf, imparting a surprising hint of Greek essence.”
