Goat Cheese Souffles And Mixed Greens With Raspberry Vinaigrette Recipes

GOAT CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple of turns of freshly ground black pepper. Stir in the goat cheese.

GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter four 1-cup souffle dishes. Dust with flour, and tap out excess.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over top, and cook, whisking, for 1 1/2 minutes. Add milk, cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in yolks.
• Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold cheese mixture into whites. Divide among souffle dishes, filling to 1 inch from top. Place on a baking sheet, and bake until puffed and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLES AND MIXED GREENS WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter six 3/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups.
• Cut one 4-ounce goat cheese log into 6 equal rounds. Place 1 round in each prepared dish. Crumble remaining 4-ounce cheese log into large bowl.
• Bring milk to simmer in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in hot milk. Continue cooking until mixture is smooth and resembles thick paste, whisking constantly, about 2 minutes. Pour mixture over crumbled goat cheese in large bowl. Whisk in Parmesan, yolks, herbs and pepper. Cool soufflé base to lukewarm.
• Using electric mixer, beat egg whites with 1/4 teaspoon salt in another large bowl until stiff but not dry. Gently fold 1/4 of egg whites into lukewarm soufflé base to lighten. Fold in remaining egg whites. Divide soufflé mixture among prepared dishes. Transfer dishes to baking sheet and bake until soufflés are puffed and golden brown on top, about 22 minutes.
• Place soufflé dishes on serving plates. Mound Mixed Greens with Raspberry Vinaigrette alongside and serve.

GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add flour and stir to combine. Cook lightly for 2 minutes. Add milk and continue to cook for about 5 additional minutes. Remove from heat and add cheeses and herbs. Continue stirring until all the cheese is melted.
• Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the egg yolks, 1 at a time. Stir rapidly so as not to cook the eggs. In another bowl beat the egg whites until firm peaks form, but not dry and stiff. Gradually fold whites into the cheese mixture. Pour souffle batter into 24 (6-ounce) ramekins, filling almost to the top. Bake in a water bath for about 35 minutes.
• Before serving, run a knife around the edge of each souffle and release them upside-down onto a buttered baking pan. Place 1 tablespoon of cream on top of each souffle and bake for about 15 minutes.

MIXED GREENS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place flour and almonds in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, beat egg and water. Cut each cheese log into six slices; roll in flour, then dip into egg mixture. Roll in almonds, pressing gently into cheese. , Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. , Divide salad greens among six plates; top each with two warm cheese slices. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

TWICE-BAKED GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLéS ON A BED OF MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• 1.To prepare soufflés: Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 400°F Coat four 6-ounce (1 cup) ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray. Lightly coat with breadcrumbs; shake out excess. Put a kettle of water on to boil for the water bath.
• 2.Melt butter (or heat olive oil) in a small saucepan over low heat; stir in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils. Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking constantly, for about 3 minutes. Stir in mustard, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat. The sauce will be very thick.
• 3.Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl until blended. Whisk in the sauce until blended. Gently stir in goat cheese.
• 4.Place egg whites in a large clean bowl. Add cream of tartar. Beat the whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form; increase speed to high and continue beating until stiff and glossy peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold whites in 3 additions into the cheese sauce until blended.
• 5.Spoon the soufflé mixture into the prepared ramekins. Run a fingertip (or chopstick) around the inside of the rim so the soufflés will form a high hat as they puff up. Place the ramekins in a baking pan.
• 6.Place the baking pan in the oven and carefully add enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake the soufflés until puffed and browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand in the water bath for 20 minutes. (The soufflés can be eaten right out of the oven, if desired, with salad on the side.).
• 7.Transfer the soufflés to a rack and let cool to room temperature; they will shrink. Cover and refrigerate (for up to 24 hours) until ready to reheat.
• 8.About 40 minutes before serving, position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Using a thin spatula, carefully loosen the sides of the soufflés. Lift them out (they will be surprisingly sturdy) and place, right-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. (If any soufflé bits stick to a ramekin, loosen with the spatula and press back into place.) Bake the soufflés until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
• 9.Meanwhile, to prepare salad & dressing: Rub a large bowl with the cut side of the garlic; discard garlic. Add lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper; whisk to blend. When the soufflés are ready, add salad greens to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Sprinkle with goat cheese. Using a wide spatula, place a warm soufflé in the center of each salad. Serve immediately.
• Tips & Notes.
• •Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through step 6. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
• •Tip: To bring cold eggs to room temperature quickly:•Place in a mixing bowl and set it in a larger bowl of warm water for a few minutes; the eggs will beat to a greater volume.

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH PEARS, GOAT CHEESE, AND FIG VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine balsamic vinegar and figs in a small saucepan over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup: about 5 minutes.
• Combine the fig mixture, water, and lemon juice in a blender, and process until smooth.
• Place the fig mixture in a small bowl. Stir in shallots, thyme, and garlic. Add olive oil and salt; stir well with a whisk.
• To serve: Drizzle enough dressing on the greens to coat. Place the greens on 6 salad plates and top with pear and goat cheese.

MIXED GREENS WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blend vinegar and shallots in blender or processor. With machine running, gradually add oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine romaine, radicchio and endive in large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat.