Goat Cheese with Peppers and Almonds
Photo: Lisa Romerein; Styling: Dani Fisher
The balance of sweet, spicy, and salty flavors makes this an excellent appetizer to pair with a variety of wines. Tangy-sweet little red Peppadew peppers are key to the flavor combo.
How to Make It
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Slice cheese into rounds about 1/2 in. thick, dipping the knife into hot water between slices and wiping it clean. Arrange slices on a plate and sprinkle with peppers, almonds, and oregano leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with crackers.
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*Find in the olive bar at well-stocked grocery stores.
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
8 ounces log fresh goat cheese (chevre)
5 Peppadew peppers*, cut in half and thinly sliced
20 Marcona almonds
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Crackers
Directions
Step 1
1
Slice cheese into rounds about 1/2 in. thick, dipping the knife into hot water between slices and wiping it clean. Arrange slices on a plate and sprinkle with peppers, almonds, and oregano leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with crackers.
Step 2
2
*Find in the olive bar at well-stocked grocery stores.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.